The NASDAQ Composite Index’s history shows how devastating market downturns can be. After the crash in the early 2000s, it took 15 long years for the index to recover its losses-a stark reminder of how fragile gains can be.
With the NASDAQ surging recently, it’s critical to recognize that what rises quickly can fall just as fast, often without warning.
Ignoring these lessons could leave portfolios exposed to significant losses if history repeats itself. This is why we take a RiskFirst® approach-because failing to prepare for volatility could mean waiting years, or even decades, to recover.
15 Years of Waiting

- We believe the preservation of capital is key to consistent, long-term investment success.
- Our investment approach is grounded in economic theory and backed by quantitative analysis.
- Managing drawdown risk is a pillar from which we build our portfolios.
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