Huygens is one of several portfolios using the Asset Allocation investing model. If interested in learning more about this approach to investing, check out this website. With only six plus months of using AA the Huygens is rounding into operation form. The various asset classes are slowly coming into balance.
Archives for October 2024
McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 11 October 2024
McClintock is approaching one-year as a Sector BPI portfolio. As one of the younger BPI portfolios it has not been through many sector buy and sell cycles. Since the last update shares of VCR and VDC were sold out of the McClintock so cash is available to add to VTI and/or VOO. No sectors are […]
Pauling Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 10 October 2024
Yesterday I updated a Sector BPI portfolio. This morning it is time to examine an Asset Allocation portfolio. Pauling is a modest size portfolio built to handle securities all over the globe. The portfolio contains U.S. Equities, U.S. and International Bonds, Developed International Equities, Emerging Market Equities, Domestic and International Real Estate, and Treasuries. The […]
Millikan Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 9 October 2024
“Millikan is a portfolio that focuses on Sector Bullish Percent Indicators. These indicators provide valuable insights into the bullish sentiment within specific sectors of the market. Understanding these indicators can help investors make informed decisions and effectively navigate the market. By analyzing the Sector Bullish Percent Indicators, investors can identify potential opportunities and gauge the […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 8 October 2024
ITA readers frequently find me referencing investment writings by William J. Bernstein, Richard Ferri, Charles Ellis, Larry Swedroe, David Swensen and a few others. Bernstein is at the top of my list based on the soundness of his information and humorous writing style. Embedded in the writings of all these authors is the fundamental principle […]
Gauss Sector BPI Portfolio Update: 7 October 2024
Since the last update of the Gauss shares of VDC and VCR were sold out of the portfolio as the 3% Trailing Stop Loss Orders were struck. This leaves VIS, a shard holding, and VDE, the energy sector that took a huge leap up this past week. The sale of VCR and VDC results in […]
Rutherford Portfolio Review (Tranche 3): 4 October 2024
It was a rocky week until Friday when we saw a gap up in prices with the SPX (S&P 500 Index) closing higher on the week but still not breaking through the ~5790 resistance level: Relative to other major asset classes, US equities fared reasonably well: although Commodities was the clear winner, likely due to […]
Relative Portfolio Performance Data: 4 October 2024
In response to Lee’s question, the following table shows the relative performance data for the fifteen (15) portfolios I track here at ITA Wealth Management. The spreadsheet requires some explanation as not all data is current as of 4 October 2024. The spreadsheet is updated on a rotating basis as I review and update different […]








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