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...]
Pauling Portfolio Review: 27 March 2025
Pauling is one of the portfolios where I am simplifying or reducing the number of asset classes down to four. One of the four, SHV, is a holding tank for cash when none of the other three are calling for a Buy. I'll explain this in more detail … [Read more]
McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 25 March 2025
Before updating the McClintock, a brief word about the current Bullish Percent Indicator (BPI) data. All sectors are bullish with exception of Utilities and Real Estate. No sectors currently held in any of the portfolios are in the overbought zone … [Read more]
Rutherford-Darwin Portfolio Review: 21 March 2025
It was a week of sideways consolidation in US equity markets with the SPX (S&P 500 Index) closing slightly (~0.5%) higher than last week's close after a small bounce off support at 5520. However, volume was average so there is no evidence of … [Read more]
Millikan Portfolio Review: 20 March 2025
Investors with minimum available time for portfolio management will find the Millikan, as well as several other ITA portfolios, of interest when saving for retirement. This portfolio focuses on four ETFs. VOO is our standard ETF to track the … [Read more]
Carson Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 19 March 2025
There was snow on the ground when the Carson was last reviewed. Now here we are in the Spring of 2025 and it is time to update this Sector BPI portfolio. In this volatile market we are testing the proposition that sectors that hit the oversold zone … [Read more]
Gauss Portfolio Review: 18 March 2025
Gauss is another simplified asset allocation portfolio. The goal is to concentrate on three asset classes with a fourth (SHV) used to house cash. The portfolio is very cost effective as the expense ratios are very low. A broad market ETF … [Read more]
Moving Average Convergence/Divergence Indicator (MACD)
Back in the 1970s I learned of Gerald Appel and his Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) technical indicator. Appel published and sold a pamphlet explaining the MACD model and how to calculate it on a Texas Instrument calculator. This was a … [Read more]
Rutherford-Darwin Portfolio Review: 14 March 2025
This week saw an official "correction" in the trend of US Equities with a 10% pullback from the mid-February highs. This pullback also coincided with a test of resistance at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at 5520: … [Read more]
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