See where contrarian thinking leads

Read the firm's history and understand the research discipline behind Poorman's Paradox Capital in Atlanta.

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The founder

What drives a one-man research firm to go against consensus?

Chase Poorman founded this firm in Atlanta to find the opportunities that consensus overlooks. A quiet conviction, built on deep research and disciplined process.

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A fundamental starting point

Every thesis begins with the business itself. We read filings, study supply chains, and model cash flows before any opinion forms.

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Models, tested repeatedly

Quantitative work is not a shortcut. It is a discipline, pressure-testing assumptions until they either break or hold.

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Patterns in market behavior

We study how investors react, not just what they buy. Behavioral finance reveals where emotion distorts price.

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Technology as an edge

AI-enhanced insight helps us read more, connect more, and surface patterns a solo analyst might miss. It supports, never replaces, judgment.

Client voices

A process that earns confidence before it earns returns

Early conversations reflect a shared appreciation for research that moves at the pace of understanding, not noise. We are pre-launch, and we are listening.

What stood out was the discipline. Chase didn't pitch an idea; he walked through the research and the assumptions behind it.
Prospective clientAtlanta, Georgia
The focus on semiconductors and aerospace felt specific, not generic. The firm knows where it wants to look and why.
Industry contactTechnology sector
I appreciated the honesty about being pre-launch. No overpromises, just a clear method and a long-term view.
Early conversation partnerProspective relationship

Firm metrics

The Paradox method, measured

As a pre-launch firm, we measure what matters: disciplined process, deep focus, and a clear view of the long term.

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Pillars of research

Fundamental research, quantitative discipline, behavioral edge, and AI insight.

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Process steps

From observation to allocation, every decision follows a tested sequence.

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Sectors in focus

Semiconductors, aerospace, AI, energy, and emerging technology.

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Thesis at a time

Conviction is built slowly, with attention reserved for the strongest ideas.

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One firm, one analyst, seven disciplines

We're pre-launch and we're listening. Reach out to discuss how our research might serve your portfolio.

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The firm

A research mandate for asymmetric opportunity

Poorman's Paradox Capital pairs deep fundamental research with quantitative discipline and AI-enhanced insight to find long-term value where market perception diverges from economic reality.

FAQ

Honest answers, even the hard ones

A few things worth asking before you trust a new firm with your capital.

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Why should I consider a firm that is still pre-launch?

Pre-launch means we have no legacy positions to protect and no consensus to defend. We are building the process deliberately rather than inheriting one.

What specific sectors do you focus on?

AI, semiconductors, computing, energy and infrastructure, space and aerospace, defense, and emerging technology.

How is your research approach different?

We combine primary-source fundamental research, quantitative analysis, behavioral finance, and AI-enhanced insight, then challenge each layer before conviction.

What does the investment process look like?

Observe, research, model, challenge, conviction, allocate, and monitor. Every idea must survive the full sequence.

Who is behind Poorman's Paradox Capital?

Chase Poorman founded the firm in Atlanta and leads its financial modeling, quantitative analysis, technology research, and investment process.