How many stocks make a diversified portfolio?
A stock count alone does not tell you how diversified a portfolio is. Weights, shared exposures and behaviour during bad periods matter too.
August 2026
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August 2026
A good backtest starts the questions, it does not end them
How to distinguish an attractive backtest from a result that is reproducible, robust and investable after costs.
August 2026
A smooth chart does not make an investment safe
Volatility is useful, but it does not capture permanent loss, liquidity, inflation or rare events. A smooth chart is not proof of safety.
August 2026
Value, momentum and quality: three factors in plain language
What value, momentum and quality measure, why they may persist, and why each can disappoint for years.
May 2026
Exactly what we charge, and what you get for it
A line-by-line walk through our fees, and why “free” advice at a bank usually isn't.
April 2026
The INR, honestly: who it's for and who it isn't
Slovenia's tax-advantaged account is powerful, but only if it fits your horizon. Here's how to tell.
April 2026
What actually happened in markets, and what we did (and didn't) do
Our calm periodic note: the signal, the noise, and why our process didn't flinch.
March 2026
How to make idle company cash work without locking it up
The middle ground between a 0% current account and a deposit you can't touch.
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