Since the last review the computers at Schwab rebalanced the Schrodinger by adding shares to large cap equities and bonds. Considering this overbought market both additions are somewhat puzzling. However, I'm not going to quibble as the performance since 12/31/2021 has been excellent. The … [Read More...]
Gifting a Grandchild
What advice would you give a grandparent who would like to launch a retirement portfolio for one or more grandchildren? To begin the discussion, assume the proposed gift is $25,000. Should it be given as a lump sum or spread out over a period of … [Read more]
Copernicus Portfolio Update: 24 December 2025
Merry Christmas Copernicus is the last portfolio up for review before Christmas. The major change is to reduce holdings in VOO and shift the percentage over to RSP. The reason for this move is to reduce exposure to mega-cap stocks that are … [Read more]
Gauss Portfolio Update: 22 December 2025
Gauss is the portfolio up for review this morning and it is undergoing a few asset allocation adjustments. Gauss is one of the better performing portfolios, due in part to no withdrawals since inception a number of years ago. In addition to no … [Read more]
Kepler Portfolio Update: 19 December 2025
Kepler is the portfolio up for review this morning. Major asset allocation changes are coming to the Kepler for two reasons. 1) The portfolio has been a poor performer. Therefore adjustments are appropriate 2) The new asset allocation model is … [Read more]
Huygens Portfolio Update: 18 December 2025
Huygens is the asset allocation portfolio up for review this morning. This portfolio is set up to "resist" taking too big a hit when the correction or recession sets in sometime over the next 12 to 18 months. A correction or recession is certainly … [Read more]
McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 15 December 2025
McClintock is the Sector BPI portfolio up for review this morning. The three Sector BPI portfolios are investment models unique to the ITA blog. For more information on this model, go to the Categories menu found in the right sidebar and look for … [Read more]
Copernicus Portfolio Update: 14 December 2025
Copernicus is an equity oriented portfolio designed for young investors or folks who have 10 to 15 years of investing ahead. Investors in retirement who are still able to save a modest amount each month are encouraged to use this asset allocation … [Read more]
Millikan Portfolio Review: 4 December 2025
Millikan is a "classic" asset allocation portfolio in that it is made up of all cap size U.S. Equities, developed and emerging international markets, domestic and international bonds, real estate, crypto currency, gold, and … [Read more]
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