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Simplicity Is a Good Defense Against Uncertainty
In investing, uncertainty isn’t a bug — it’s a feature.
No matter how much data we gather or how many historical patterns we study, markets have a way of surprising even the most seasoned observers. The challenge isn’t in predicting these surprises; it’s in expecting and preparing for them.
At Blueprint Financial Advisors, we believe the best defense against uncertainty isn’t complexity, but simplicity. Rather than layering on endless rules to account for every possible market twist, we focus on the few relationships that have demonstrated durability over time. One of the most reliable patterns we observe is the clustering of volatility — the idea that extreme moves, both up and down, often come in waves.
April provided a vivid reminder of this phenomenon, as sharp declines and dramatic rallies unfolded within days of each other. Moments like these reinforce why our systematic investing approach emphasizes trend direction, not short-term prediction. It’s not about avoiding every bump; it’s about consistently adapting to the environment, reducing risk when conditions warrant, and positioning for long-term compounding.
In this Investment Update, we explore how April’s market behavior illustrated the power — and necessity — of simplicity, discipline, and flexibility in portfolio management.
But first, here’s a summary of the global asset classes utilized in our portfolios and their exposures for May.
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Offense Also Wins Championships
There’s a common saying in sports: Defense wins championships. The 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans showed truth in that statement, but it’d be foolish to stop there and totally discount the role of the offense in that game as well.
For those familiar with tactical, systematic, or trend-following investment strategies, it’s well understood that these approaches tend to emphasize defense. “Win more by losing less,” is a mantra ingrained in the DNA of trend followers.
But sometimes, is the best way to win more…by winning more?
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