Inkwell’s primary focus is on achieving satisfactory investment results for its clients. While we are busy with that, though, we want to engage you in the process by telling you our thoughts as we go about our business. We believe that the more you understand our investment philosophy and our way of thinking, the more comfortable you will be with our investment decisions.

Each quarter we write a letter to our clients which contains our reading of the current market climate and our thoughts on how best to navigate it. We also write occasional memos on topics that catch our eye or that we think might be interesting to our clients.

Below is a collection of these publications.

Be Careful Out There

July 1, 2020

The world is a dangerous place, and nobody is looking out for your best interests except for you.  

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Congratulations! You’ve Been Scammed

January 1, 2020

As long as there are humans, there will be scammers. Here are a few scams to watch out for, along with some ideas for avoiding them and for what to do if you fall prey to one.  

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The Other College Acceptance Scandal

April 1, 2019

Recent news stories have broken about how some wealthy parents have essentially bribed their kids’ way into college. This article is about the scandal the rest of us face: how to afford it once our kids are accepted.  

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How Confident Are You in Your Financial Future?

July 1, 2018

Humans are weirdly over-confident about things they know nothing about. Don’t let that hurt you financially.  

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Scams, Scams, Scams

July 1, 2017

There are hundreds of scams out there, trying to separate you from your hard-earned money. Be wary.  

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The Difference Between Available and Useful

October 1, 2016

Just because you have easy access to certain data does not mean that it will help you make good investment decisions.  

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Rich People, Beware

May 1, 2016

Rich people may be more susceptible to succumb to financial fraud. Make sure you’re not one of them.  

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The Importance of Eating Your Own Cooking

July 1, 2015

Investment managers who invest the same way as their clients tend to earn higher returns.  

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How to Stop Hurting Yourself

September 1, 2013

Investors are too easily swayed by emotion, and can become their own worst enemy.  

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