The potential for a debt limit crisis is only a few months away. While the root causes are subject to debate, arguing history while therapeutic does little in the way of providing guidance when it comes to portfolio management. How might one work with different portfolios, assuming readers of ITA are using a variety of […]
Carson Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 22 May 2023
Carson, one of four Sector BPI Plus portfolios, is the account up for review this Monday morning. After correcting for the Telecom/Communications BPI error, no sectors are recommended for purchase. Sector BPI managers are most likely holding shares of Utilities (VPU) as it moved into the Sell zone several weeks ago. Technology is also a […]
Which Assets Should I Consider Holding and What System Should I Use to Manage my Portfolio?
Which Assets Should I Consider Holding and What System Should I Use to Manage my Portfolio? These are questions that all investors will ask. The answers are not simple or straightforward and will depend on our goals, objectives, tolerance for risk and even prejudices. Let’s start by looking at assets that we might hold – […]
Tweaking Sector BPI Plus Investing Model: Part II
Sufficient additions or modifications have occurred since launching the original Sector BPI investment model that it now makes sense to summarize how one manages these portfolios. Here is the step by step process I go through when I review or update a Sector BPI Plus portfolio. Update the BPI spreadsheet to see if there are […]
Franklin Portfolio Review: 3 January 2024
Despite the small size, the Franklin portfolio receives the same attention as the larger portfolios. The same methods are used to manage this Sector BPI portfolio as with all other sector BPI portfolios. Readers interested in the Sector BPI model will find this Seeking Alpha article of interest. Click on this link and take a […]
Secure Act 2.0 IRA Charitable Annuity
Secure Act 2.0 IRA Charitable Annuity is a relative new addition to the basic IRA program. I’m providing several links for interested readers in this one-time charitable contribution of $53,000. The idea is the following. An individual is permitted to make a one-time contribution of $53,000 (will likely be increased next year) to a qualifying […]
Reworking the Sector BPI Investing Model
Since the Sector BPI investing model was launched a little over a year ago several tweaks or adjustments have been made to the BPI model. This blog post explains another adjustment or refinement. Rather than complicate the model, this version is one of reduction or simplification. To explain these changes it makes sense to apply […]
Pauling II Asset Allocation Portfolio Launch: 1 April 2024
“A major part of any investment plan is portfolio asset allocation.” – Richard A. Ferri Welcome to the Pauling II Asset Allocation portfolio. Expanding on the Tentative Asset Allocation model, the Pauling II will use fifteen (15) asset classes, recognizing there will be some overlap between VTI, VOO, VO, VB, and QQQ. Expanding from 10 […]
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