I recently asked ChatGPT the following. "Create a five ETF portfolio designed to withstand a major stock market correction and or Financial Repression." Here is the response from ChatGPT. For a five-ETF defensive portfolio, I would emphasize short-duration Treasuries, inflation protection, gold, and a smaller allocation to high-quality equities. The goal is not to eliminate losses—which … [Read More...]
Financial Repression: Part IV
Appointment of a new FED Chairman caused me to dig into what is known as Financial Repression. For another explanation of the term check out the following quote. "The term "financial repression" was coined in 1973 by Stanford economists Ronald … [Read more]
Dirac 2026 Portfolio Review: 1 May 2026
US Equity markets reached new highs again this week and closed the week a little less than 1% higher than last week's close. When we take a look at sector performance over this period: we see that Energy (XLE) was the clear leader. … [Read more]
Darwin 2026 Portfolio Review: 1 May 2026
As we go into the mid-third of the year (the lazy-hazy days of Summer), in a somewhat uncertain world, it seems as though investors don't care about global political and economic problems any more and US equity markets continue to grind higher and to … [Read more]
Financial Repression: Part III
If you have been reading this blog and/or following the appointment of the new FED Chairman you are aware of the potential or possibility of how the United States will work its way out of the 39 Trillion dollar debt - and growing at an alarming … [Read more]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 30 April 2026
"The Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review as of April 30, 2026, highlights the ongoing impacts of financial repression on investment strategies. In this environment, traditional asset classes exhibit altered risk-return profiles, necessitating a … [Read more]
Financial Repression: Part II
Financial Repression. What is it? "Financial repression is a set of government policies—such as interest rate caps, capital controls, and bank regulations—that channel household savings into funding government debt at below-market rates. It acts as … [Read more]
Gauss Portfolio Review: 29 April 2026
Yesterday the U.S. Equities market took quite a hit. This morning stocks are down again. What is going on to drive down the S&P 500, a good benchmark for monitoring the overall market? Check out this YouTube video. If the video does not start … [Read more]
Financial Repression: Part 1
This series on Financial Repression may be the most important blogs I have posted over the past 18+ years. Keep in mind that I am not providing financial advice. That is a major disclaimer. Rather I am telling readers what I am learning and how I … [Read more]
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