As we move towards the mid-term elections it is appropriate that we recognize the historical significance of the "Presidential Cycle": Thus, although most of us are very nervous that we are close to all-time highs in the SPX (S&P 500 Index), US Equities are up ~14% so far this year in a year that has historically been the weakest, averaging only 5%. Add to that the fact that the third year … [Read More...]
The Power and The Majesty: CD Recommendation for Week
Back to another Robert Shaw recommendation - The Power and The Majesty. A few selections include the following: Haydn's The Heavens are Telling from the Creation Sanctus from Faure's Requiem Lacrimosa from the Mozart Requiem O Fortuna from … [Read more]
Katherine Jenkins: “Rejoice” – CD Recommendation for Week
Katherine Jenkins is to perform this evening at the Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. Hence this recommendation. At least twice in the past I've suggested her CD's to ITA readers. Here are links to those recommendations. Living a … [Read more]
Andrea Bocelli: Romanza – CD Recommendation for Week
As I recall, Romanza featuring Andrea Bocelli was a gift. I'm a bit surprised I did not recommend this CD before as it has long been a favorite. One of my favorite selections is Rapsodia, but there are other five star songs found … [Read more]
Northern Lights: Sissel
Northern Lights, featuring Sissel, is my CD recommendation for the week. One of my favorite cuts has Sissel singing "Quando Sento Che Mi Ami" with Jose Carreras. This not the only song I rate as five star on this beautiful recording. Sissel is one … [Read more]
Preparing for Week of May 4, 2015
This is a quick post to prepare Platinum members for the coming week. Take a look at the ETFs that are under-performing SHY. Those are the ETFs to move out of the portfolio. Pay particular attention to ETFs with negative absolute acceleration. … [Read more]
Asset Allocation Is Not Responsible For 90% of Portfolio Returns
One of the more misunderstood results to come out of the Brinson et al papers is the statement that 90% of a portfolio returns is a result of asset allocation. This paper by Mitch Tuchman gets it wrong. Check the first paragraph under Reducing … [Read more]
Katherine Jenkins: “La Diva” is CD Recommendation for Week
Katherine Jenkins, "La Diva" is my CD recommendation for the week. If the cost is a little steep, then go to Pandora and set up a Katherine Jenkins station. Pandora does not allow one to listen to specific songs, but you will find music that is … [Read more]
William Bernstein Recommends Saving More and Spending Less
William J. Bernstein, in a recent interview, projects modest market gains (2% net expenses) over next two decades. That does not bode well for the 45 to 55 age generation. Here is a quote from the Bernstein interview. "The way you’re going to get … [Read more]
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