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Portfolio Management When Facing Debt Limit Differences

April 22, 2023 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Critical Material, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Critical Material, Portfolio Management

Carson Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 22 May 2023

May 22, 2023 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Carson Portfolio, Critical Material, ITA Portfolios, Sector BPI Tagged With: Carson Portfolio, Sector BPI

Which Assets Should I Consider Holding and What System Should I Use to Manage my Portfolio?

October 1, 2023 By hedgehunter

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 – […]

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Tweaking Sector BPI Plus Investing Model: Part II

November 18, 2023 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Sector BPI, Critical Material, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Sector BPI

Franklin Portfolio Review: 3 January 2024

January 3, 2024 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Franklin Portfolio, Benchmarks, Critical Material, Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Management, Sector BPI Tagged With: Franklin Portfolio

Secure Act 2.0 IRA Charitable Annuity

February 22, 2024 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Critical Material, Miscellaneous, Retirement Planning Tagged With: Critical Material, Retirement Planning

Reworking the Sector BPI Investing Model

February 26, 2024 By Lowell Herr

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 […]

Filed Under: Sector BPI, Bullish Percent Indicators, Critical Material, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Sector BPI

Pauling II Asset Allocation Portfolio Launch: 1 April 2024

April 1, 2024 By Lowell Herr

“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 […]

Filed Under: Asset Allocation, Critical Material, ITA Portfolios, Passive vs. Active, Pauling Portfolio, Portfolio Construction Tagged With: Asset Allocation, Pauling Portfolio

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