Brexit, the Passion of Imbeciles.

On this very momentous geopolitical day, several moments from the past come to my mind. Before sharing these I should say that I am a French citizen where I grew up until the age of 24. I have also lived and worked in The Netherlands for five years and in several parts…

Fear and Loathing in D.C.

After consultations with several clients of Anselme Capital it is clear that many investors are in a state of heightened anxiety. Political uncertainty is clearly the root. I thought I should pitch in and give you my view.

Your Investments in a Trump Administration.

Since the ballots were counted last week, the stock market had a short and sharp panic attack and quickly recovered with its best week in a long time, the bond market it’s worst week in a long time. Many of you communicated to me your anxiety about your…

Pandemic Dynamics

A few days ago modeling of the impact of the pandemic on the US population carried out by a group at Imperial College was…

A message to you all about a recent letter from TD Ameritrade concerning a “Standing Letter of Authorization”.

Most of you have received a letter from TD Ameritrade reminding you of a “Standing Letter of Authorization”. I thought this would be a good…

A Correction, We Sit on Our Hands.

The US market just dropped 10% from its peak, Wall Street calls this a correction. Historically, this happens roughly every 12 to 18 months. This latest correction is a bit more severe than usual, not because of its amplitude, but simply because it has been an…

Olympic Super G and Short Term Financial Markets.

The Corona Virus and what to Expect from it’s Impact on your Investments.

The CARES Act Loosens Tax Rules on your Accounts.

Tax Loss Harvesting and Portfolio Restructuring during a Crash.