How do you beat inflation without stock picking and market timing? You get exposure to systematic sources of excess return, a.k.a. premiums. This is one of our favorite slides because it highlights the premiums that savvy investors want exposure to, going back to 1927. Get low-cost, diversified, tax-efficient exposure to these factors, take the long view, and you’ve put the odds firmly in your favor.

As we mentioned in last month’s blog, the momentum behind our approach to investing continues. The New York Times’ best-selling author, Dan Solin, published this recent piece on the same topic.

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On Friday, August 15th, our team met in St. Louis to attend a Habitat for Humanity build at 12128 Trampe Heights Lane. We extend our thanks to a friend of the firm, John Castagno, for the invitation and also for serving as house leader during our build. We enjoyed the opportunity to learn some new skills, and we were proud to further Habitat’s efforts to create housing for someone in need.

Habitat For Humanity St. Louis is an impressive organization with over 350 homes in the St. Louis area. Everything in the process is guided by thoughtful planning—from thoroughly vetting homeowners to energy-efficient designs that make living in their homes more affordable. Visit their website to learn more about Habitat’s work.