Investing can often feel like gambling. Big bets, big risks, sometimes big wins, but more often steady losses. The only way to achieve lasting success is to truly tip the odds in your favor. To beat the dealer investors need to play the right game, and execute a proven strategy to near-perfection. The publicly traded…
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REIT Performance Q1 2020: Swans, Shorts, SAFE
The black swan! The global pandemic! What an easy lazy comparison to modern times. “We could have never seen this coming!” Said every talking head in the financial media over the last 6 weeks. I’m not terribly interested in the black swan facet of Taleb’s philosophy right now. Besides he’s already come out and said…
What Does A Serenity Portfolio Look Like?
Albert Einstein was famous for his thought experiments. Mathematical equations were not relegated to the paper they were written on, he actively visualized them in order to fully understand them. Things become more real and tangible in three-dimensional space, and investors can take a cue from the great German physicist when thinking about their portfolios.…
Q2 REIT Report – Warehouses Win and the Fed’s Fantasy Land
Q2 REIT Report – Warehouses win and the Fed’s Fantasy land • REITs returned 1.3% in Q2 bringing YTD returns to +17.8% • Property types with economic tailwinds outperformed in Q2, while regional malls and lodging lagged. • With economic data continuing to deteriorate, we believe defensive positioning is prudent.... read more
REIT Strategy I: Stacking the Deck - Systematic Value and Momentum
So here is a question. If you could remove any single card in a deck before playing blackjack against a dealer, which card would you choose? It’s not a trick question, there is an answer that maximizes your chances of winning. Take a minute to mull it over... read more