Topic
Macro Economy
A collection of 38 posts
Growth vs. Value: A Debate Without a Winner
The real-world data doesn't settle the growth-versus-value debate—and neither do the academics.
| 8 min read
Uncertainty Moves Gold, But Growth Moves Stocks
Why safe havens react—and productive assets still matter
| 4 min read
A Greenland-Sized Shock
Traders react to rising U.S-Europe tensions | One volatile day, familiar lessons
| 3 min read
Vanguard’s Market Call Comes With an Asterisk
MAILBAG | Vanguard’s latest outlook flips the classic portfolio on its head—but history, humility, and diversification still matter.
| 8 min read
Big News, Small Market Moves
An incursion in Venezuela grabs attention—but not the markets
| 4 min read
Shut Downs, Shake Ups and Staying Invested
OCTOBER 2025 | Spending time in the market paid off in the third quarter. Plus, my thoughts on a government shutdown, private assets, bitcoin and Morningstar buying CRSP. And, as always, IVA Portfolio notes, the IVA Factor Tracker and a roundup of articles and analysis from the past month.
| 15 min read