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Investment Papers

As part of our investment process, we have written a number of research oriented white papers and topic oriented commentaries. They reflect our thinking and how we select investments and manage client accounts.

General

  • Investment Philosophy
  • Investment Management: What Do We Do?
  • Pictures of Risk and Return
  • Investment Management Process
  • Investment Expenses

Theory

  • Should Spend Rates Be Reduced?
  • Interest Rate Expectations
  • How Bond Portfolios Lose Money and Bounce Back
  • M2 – Measuring Risk Adjusted Return

Investment Selection

  • Selecting Asset Classes for Portfolios
  • Creating Equity Portfolios
  • Considering an Allocation to the Utilities Sector
  • Considering Investment Grade Corporate Bonds
  • Considering TIPS
  • Fixed Income Fund Performance
  • Optimizing the Fixed Income Component

Investment Consulting Team

Jim White, Chairman of Porter White & Company

Jim White

Chairman

Goodloe White, President of Porter White & Company

Goodloe White, CFA

President

Investment Consulting Insights

Q3 2026 Market Commentary

October 3, 2026 | by Goodloe White

Global equity markets posted more modest, but still positive returns in the third quarter. The Iran War stalemate continued, with oil prices climbing back above $100 during the quarter. The stalemate is expected to continue through the US midterm elections. More oil tankers left the Strait of Hormuz under escort, but countries were still drawing... Read More >

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