Who is Rip Van Winkle?

Washington Irving, published in The Sketch Book in 1819–20. Though set in the Dutch culture of pre-Revolutionary War New York state, the story of Rip Van Winkle is who wanders into the Catskill Mountains,...It tells the story of Rip, a lazy, congenial farmer in colonial America who, eager to avoid the nagging of his sour-spirited wife, goes rambling in the Catskill Mountains. He encounters an odd little man lugging a cask up a ravine. More strange men, a game of bowling, a drink of liquor, and Rip falls asleep. When he awakes, he has the surprise of his life. He fell asleep for 20 years and woke up to find big things happened.
 

Why Did We Name the Portfolio After Him?

How does this relate to the portfolio?

This is a portfolio for investors who have time on their side.  Time eliminates almost all risk.  

While we don’t promote the lazy attitude of Rip Van Winkle, we do promote the idea of a relaxed attitude in investing your money, closing your eyes for a couple of decades and wake up with much more than you invested.  Sometimes you just have to leave stocks alone to do their thing.  Some will go to zero and most will grow, just like a tree if you don’t chop it down too soon.