US markets took a break this week with no new all-time highs: The SPX (S&P 500 Index) has pulled back ~1.5% to test previous highs at ~7620 and we will wait to see whether this previous resistance (now potential support) level holds and we continue in the bullish uptrend channel or whether we pullback further to test the prior support level at ~7200. Relative to other major asset classes … [Read More...]
Selecting Closed End Funds (CEFs)
Thanks to Lee Cash, more information is available when it comes to identifying which CEFs to include in a portfolio. Below are the two primary screens I will be using in the future to aid in the selection of CEFs. The first Internet source [CEF … [Read more]
Bullish Percent Indicator: 30 May 2025
It has been several weeks since I last posted Bullish Percent Indicator (BPI) data. No changes were recommended during this period, but this week the Communications sector moved into the overbought zone. Portfolios holding VOX were alerted to … [Read more]
Pauling Portfolio Review: 29 May 2025
Keeping it simple is the mantra of the Pauling portfolio. Only a few ETFs are used to populate the Pauling. As with several other portfolios using a truncated asset allocation management model preservation of capital is paramount. I have one … [Read more]
Gauss Portfolio Review: 28 May 2025
Gauss is another portfolio using a truncated asset allocation model or one where very few ETFs are used to populate the portfolio. In other words - Keep it simple. In keeping with caution in this uncertain economic environment, I placed a 4.5% … [Read more]
Rutherford-Darwin Portfolio – Restructuring the Management Plan Part 3: Generating additional Income and Hedging
In Part 1 of this series of posts on how I intend to construct and manage the Rutherford-Darwin portfolio going forward I identified the nine ETFs that I would be using to populate the portfolio. I also indicated that, rather than holding all nine … [Read more]
Millikan Portfolio Review: 27 May 2025
On again, off again tariff threats are constantly roiling the stock and bond markets. This morning the direction happens to be to the upside. When in a dark room filled with furniture - stand still. That is the attitude businesses have as it is … [Read more]
Bethe Portfolio Review: 23 May 2025
Bethe is another portfolio using the truncated asset allocation model. A maximum of five Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are used to populate the Bethe. The down market this morning resulted in selling shares of VOO and investing in SHV, a short-term … [Read more]
Einstein Portfolio Review: 21 May 2025
Einstein is one of several portfolios using a truncated Asset Allocation investing model. This is a new and simplified approach in the hopes of setting this portfolio on a stronger performance course. As with many of the other ITA portfolios, I am … [Read more]
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