Kepler Portfolio Update: 14 August 2026

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Kepler is the portfolio scheduled for an update this morning.  The major decision at this point is how to best bring the various asset classes closer to the target percentages.  Within the last few days shares of SCHO and SGOV were added to the Kepler.  VTI is the ETF most out of balance, but I am holding off adding more shares as this security is likely to see a major correction sometime over the next few months.

Kepler Security Holdings

When cash becomes available I will add shares of VIG as well as building up ETFs generating the highest yield.  The Kepler asset allocation is built to withstand a market correction as numerous ETFs are dividend driven rather than growth driven.

Kepler Rebalancing Recommendations

Since very little cash is available no further purchases are scheduled.  Note the very low (0.241) beta value.  Kepler is a very conservative portfolio.

Kepler Performance Data

In the following pie chart the Other category is made up of PAVE and gold type ETFs.  The IRR value of 0.35 goes back to 12/31/2021.

Kepler Risk Ratios

The two bright ratio points are the increase in the Sortino Ratio and the slight improvement in the Jensen Alpha.

Overall, the Kepler is one of the poorest performing portfolios tracked here at ITA.  This trend will continue so long as the market continues to move upward.  Look for the Kepler to do better in down market.