Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Inc.
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Michael is responsible for executive management of the firm and is the Chief Investment Officer.
Prior to co-founding Tacita Capital, Michael was the Chief Operating Officer of Loring Ward Inc., a family office located in New York and Los Angeles. Michael was also a co-founder and Vice Chairman of Assante Corporation, Loring Wardâs former parent company, prior to its sale in 2003. During his tenure, Assante grew from $1 billion to over $20 billion in assets under administration.
Michael has written and spoken extensively on wealth management matters, and has co-authored a best seller on fund management. For several years, he chaired the Investment Committee of LWI Financial Inc. which currently manages over $4 billion in assets.
Fantasy versus Factors (Nairne)
Fantasy versus Factors by Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Inc. A casual observer of the investment management industry could…
The Plight of the Conservative Retiree (Nairne)
The Plight of the Conservative Retiree Only a few short years ago, investors demanded a 5.0% yield…
Markets: Donât Get Emotional
Markets: Donât Get Emotional by Michael Nairne, Serious Money Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 Emotional reactions may be…
Annualized Rebalancing Premium (Nairne)
by Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital âBuy and holdâ is not an effective strategy for risk conscious investors.…
The Dividend Yield Love Affair
The Dividend Yield Love Affair âDo you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? Itâs to see…
The Global âOld Normalâ (Nairne)
The Global "Old Normal" by Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Investors can be excused for their preoccupation with short-term…
A Commentary on the Correction
by Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Global stocks had plummeted 13.9% year-to-date as of the close of market on…
The Real Story Behind Bond Yields (Nairne)
Since peaking in 1981, yields on the government bonds of most developed nations have fallen almost continuously, as…
Lessons from the Farm (Nairne)
Lessons from the Farm by Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Farmers know all about droughts. Droughts occur in nearly…
The Sweet Spot
"The Sweet Spot" By Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital February 28, 2011 Investors face the challenge of funding decades…
What to Expect When You're Expecting ... Returns
Real Return Expectations By Michael Nairne, Tacita Capital Inc. There is nothing more important to long-term investors than…
Bogus Numbers
By Michael Nairne, Principal, Tacita Capital Inc. Investors today have a right to be confused. A cadre of…
The Myopic Bond Market
It is axiomatic that investors in government bonds expect to earn a return in excess of inflation. Why…
The Free Lunch Illustrated (Nairne)
One of the most remarkable discoveries in modern finance is the ability to improve the expected return of…
And the Winner Is...
As investors rush into U.S. Treasuries in response to a weakening economy that may portend the onset of…