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Basepoint Wealth
Nov 23, 20215 min
Managing Investments Means Managing Your Emotions
Managing uncertainty and keeping emotions out of investing is easier said than done, but a common sense investment philosophy can help.
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W. Allen Wallace
Oct 12, 202111 min
Commentary: The Siren's Song
There is nothing more maddening than watching things climb in price that we do not own. Investing is most dangerous when it looks easiest.
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W. Allen Wallace
Apr 1, 202117 min
Principle 7: Carefully consider costs
Our mission is to simplify things and make sure that whatever cost you incur provides some sort of return either financially, or mentally.
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W. Allen Wallace
Feb 27, 20204 min
Commentary | Our Strategy During Volatility
Market fluctuations are uncomfortable. With this in mind, it may be instructive to review a few key components of our investment principles.
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W. Allen Wallace
Apr 5, 20198 min
Principle 6: Appropriate use of diversification
Discussing diversification in the long shadow of a moderating term like “carefully” may seem anathema to certain investment fanatics.
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W. Allen Wallace
Dec 14, 20187 min
Principle 5: Think long-term
By designing repeatable processes, controlling our emotions, and putting the wind of time to the back of our sails, we maximize potential.
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W. Allen Wallace
May 3, 20185 min
Principle 4: Carefully manage liquidity
Adequate liquidity is both an investment function and a financial planning function and is a key differentiator in how Basepoint works.
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W. Allen Wallace
Mar 23, 20186 min
Principle 3: Define risk as the permanent loss of capital
Risk: a four-letter word that many people avoid discussing in polite company.
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W. Allen Wallace
Jan 12, 20184 min
Principle 2: Invest with a margin of safety
We always attempt to purchase securities with a margin of safety, and we utilize fund managers who do the same.
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W. Allen Wallace
Oct 6, 20175 min
Principle 1: Contrast Investment Versus Speculation
In our estimation, avoiding mistakes is much more important to success than outguessing the competition regarding short-term price changes.