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Schrodinger Portfolio Update: 8 July 2026

Schrodinger is the Robo Advisor (RA) portfolio housed with Schwab.  This computer managed portfolio is performing exceptionally well despite carrying between 7% and 8% cash at all times.  I highly recommend a family include at least one RA portfolio as a means of portfolio diversification. … [Read More...]

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Revisiting The “Swensen Six” Portfolio

Investors looking for a well-diversified and basic portfolio need look no further than the "Swensen Six."  Both HedgeHunter and I've written about David Swensen's simple portfolio before.  More references can be found by searching for Swensen on this blog.  Here is the "Swensen Six" portfolio in its most basic form where only six ETFs are used to cover the investing world. U.S. Equities - … [Read More...]

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The Importance of Algorithms

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Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one. - Voltaire I'm a fan of books written by Michael Lewis.  A few that stand out are:  Liar's Poker, Moneyball, The Big Short, and Flash Boys.  Lewis' latest work, The Undoing Project, … [Read more]

Broad Market Conditions: Pay Attention

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Nearly a year ago I wrote an article (Over-Valued Market: Four Critical Indicators) on the over-bought conditions of the market.  Yet here we are today facing an even higher market.  Here is current data on the four indicators discussed on the … [Read more]

Value-Momentum Stock Update

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Value-Momentum stock data as of 2/2/2017 shows the following when analyzed using the yet to be released Kipling Tranche spreadsheet.  Six out of over 6,500 stocks passed the screen. … [Read more]

What Is On The Other Side Of The 3 x 5 Card?

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What is on the other side of the 3 x 5 investment card that you can make use of as an investor?  To capitalize on this information, go back and read the basics found on the 3 x 5 card.  The links to these two blogs provide overall investment … [Read more]

Sector Investing: A Simple Approach

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Occasionally, I'll encounter an ITA reader who is interested in constructing a portfolio around sectors.  Those who have read Gary Antonacci's book, Dual Momentum Investing may recall him stating the following.  "My favorite dual momentum strategy is … [Read more]

Investing 101

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Beginning Investors It is not unusual to read or hear someone say - "I don't understand what you are talking about."  When I pick up on these writings or statements I know it is about time to go back to a 100 level course and lay out some basic … [Read more]

A Brief History of ITA Wealth Management

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As we move into 2017, a brief history of the ITA Wealth Management blog might be of interest.  The idea for blogging began back around 2003 or 2004 as I was looking for something to do in retirement.  The last physics workshop (Project PHYSLab) … [Read more]

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