Kepler is a portfolio in transition. The move is from a growth portfolio to an income portfolio where the income is derived from Closed-End-Funds (CEFs). In a recent blog post I requested readers submit CEF ideas, but to limit them to no more than five (5) at a … [Read More...]
Gordon Equation Revisited: A Time To Be Cautious
Back on December 16, 2009 I wrote a blog and then revised it in 2010. (Excuse the different size fonts as that comes from a copy and paste.) Those original writings are how history. This is the latest update of the Gordon Equation. I first learned … [Read more]
Christmas Music Recommendation
As we approach the Christmas and New Year holiday season, here is another music selection to add to your growing collection. My CD recommendation this week is A Festival of Carols in Brass featuring the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble. Since I have … [Read more]
Boston Baroque: Lost Music of Early America – Music of the Moravians
Boston Baroque is my CD recommendation for the week. It has been a few weeks since I last advocated any music so it about time to put forth another selection. Unfortunately, Amazon does not have this CD set up to listen to short selections from the … [Read more]
Ring of Fire Rendition: A Music Interlude
As an interlude to investing, take a little time to listen to this rendition of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Hope you have a good sound system and the subwoofer is … [Read more]
Schubert: Quintet in C
Schubert's Quintet in C is the CD recommendation for this week. Part 2 or the Adagio is one of my favorite sections of this Heinrich Schiff recording of the Alban Berg Quartet. Here is a positive review I found on Amazon. Here is another fine … [Read more]
Ceremonial Music for Trumpet and Symphonic Organ
Ceremonial Music for Trumpet and Symphonic Organ is the recommended CD this week. Rolf Smedvig is the featured trumpeter and Michael Murray is on the organ. Of the positive reviews on Amazon, this one provides an overview of what to … [Read more]
Why I Use Index ETFs
Why I use Index Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Let me count the ways. Simplicity: It saves the work of stock analysis. Increases probability of success: A literature search of index investing vs. … [Read more]
Where To Begin If You Have Never Managed a Portfolio*
If someone asked you what to do with an inheritance or 401(k) sum of money, what advice would you give them? Here are some basic ideas for a novice investor. Assume the money is in your checking account and available to be invested. Open up a … [Read more]
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