Northern Lights, featuring Sissel, is my CD recommendation for the week. One of my favorite cuts has Sissel singing “Quando Sento Che Mi Ami” with Jose Carreras. This not the only song I rate as five star on this beautiful recording. Sissel is one of my favorite female voices, and I have a number of […]
Archives for 2015
Preparing for Week of May 4, 2015
This is a quick post to prepare Platinum members for the coming week. Take a look at the ETFs that are under-performing SHY. Those are the ETFs to move out of the portfolio. Pay particular attention to ETFs with negative absolute acceleration. TLT, VNQ, and GLD are on my chopping bloc as all three are […]
Asset Allocation Is Not Responsible For 90% of Portfolio Returns
One of the more misunderstood results to come out of the Brinson et al papers is the statement that 90% of a portfolio returns is a result of asset allocation. This paper by Mitch Tuchman gets it wrong. Check the first paragraph under Reducing Risk. 90% of a portfolio return is not tied to asset […]
Katherine Jenkins: “La Diva” is CD Recommendation for Week
Katherine Jenkins, “La Diva” is my CD recommendation for the week. If the cost is a little steep, then go to Pandora and set up a Katherine Jenkins station. Pandora does not allow one to listen to specific songs, but you will find music that is pleasant to the ear. Perhaps a reader knows where […]
William Bernstein Recommends Saving More and Spending Less
William J. Bernstein, in a recent interview, projects modest market gains (2% net expenses) over next two decades. That does not bode well for the 45 to 55 age generation. Here is a quote from the Bernstein interview. “The way you’re going to get rich is by working hard; not spending a lot of money […]
Expectancy
I have mentioned the concept of “expectancy” a number of times on this site and a Platinum Member recently asked me for a reference to a post on the subject. The references are somewhere in the comments sections of various posts so I thought it might be more useful for me to dedicate a short, […]
Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances
There are several CDs featuring Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, so take time to look over the choices. The link is the particular recording I have and I highly recommend it. Some of the CD recordings are somewhat rare and command a high price so be careful when you order. Know what you are getting. […]
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Featuring Albinoni, Purcell, Bach, Corelli, Handel and Vivaldi
Are you looking for an album filled with five star recordings? Then look no further than this fine CD by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Here is one review I pulled from an Amazon listener. “I have found that the performance style of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (OCO) typically coincides exactly with my personal preferences; it […]
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