On 24 March I added the following comment to my Portfolio Hedging Post of 20 March (https://itawealth.com/portfolio-hedging/): "With the drop in the SPX I have added another risk reversal to my hedge position by buying the 6400/6395 Put Spread … [Read More...]
Another Reason To Prefer ETFs Over Mutual Funds
ETFs Preferred Over Mutual Funds If you hold mutual funds in a taxable account be prepared to get hit with a sizable tax bill even if you never sold any funds. In an article in the Sunday Oregonian it was reported that some funds are declaring a … [Read more]
Tree of Life Music
Last evening I watched Terrence Malick's philosophical film with my wife. The visual images and background music are stunning. Here is a link to the music from the film. Much of this music was familiar, but there were many pieces new to me, or at … [Read more]
And Winter Came by Enya: CD Recommendation for 22 November 2015
Sundial Bridge - Redding, California And Winter Came by Enya is the CD recommendation for the week. I looked for Thanksgiving music but was unable to find a complete album of music I thought would meet a certain standard so I am going with And … [Read more]
Music Recommendations To Counter A Violent Week
Two music recommendations come to mind as free societies reel from the violent acts of radicals. The first is titled "Holy Mother" sung by Clapton and Pavarotti. The lyrics are printed below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_OHAkzfT_U Lyrics … [Read more]
Beethoven’s Concertos 1 – 4 Featuring Stephen Kovacevich
While there are numerous recordings of Beethoven's five concertos, this particular recording on Phillips comes highly recommended. While it does not include my favorite, the fifth concerto, these four are outstanding, particularly the … [Read more]
Leo Kottke, Berlioz, Boito, and Verdi: CD Recommendations For Week
This week I am making two music recommendations, and one actually includes three classical composers. First, the non-classical recommendation. As a very different recommendation I am suggesting readers check out Leo Kottke's "Instrumentals: Best Of … [Read more]
Govi: CD Recommendation for Last Week in October
As we complete the last week in October, Govi's "Andalusian Nights" is an outstanding CD to welcome the month of November. This CD is filled with wonderful guitar music. Amazon Recommendation: "I first heard this album at a HIGH END audio store … [Read more]
Ancient Echoes: Russian Choral Music
Several years ago a close relative gave me Ancient Echoes as a gift and I've treasured this rich music ever since. I likely would have missed this CD had it not been a gift. It is one I highly recommend you add to your collection, particularly if … [Read more]
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