Copernicus, the all equity portfolio, is back for an update or review. I've backed off from investing only in VOO or the S&P 500. Ten of the 500 stocks in the S&P 500 make up 39.1% of the entire index. Let one of the ten (10) sneeze … [Read More...]
The Importance of Algorithms
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 … [Read more]
Broad Market Conditions: Pay Attention
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]
What Is On The Other Side Of The 3 x 5 Card?
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 … [Read more]
Sector Investing: A Simple Approach
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
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
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]
Time To Bang The Retirement Drum – Again
"Most U.S. households are heading for a worse lifestyle in retirement than they had while they were working, because they simply aren't saving enough..." So writes Stan Choe in an Associated Press article. Check out the Retirement Planning category … [Read more]
Why Focus On Value and Momentum
ITA followers know that even the passively managed portfolios are skewed toward the value side of a broad Strategic Asset Allocation plan. Here is an example from the Schrodinger portfolio Dashboard. Schrodinger Dashboard: Schrodinger's … [Read more]
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