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...]
Reworking the Sector BPI Investing Model
Since the Sector BPI investing model was launched a little over a year ago several tweaks or adjustments have been made to the BPI model. This blog post explains another adjustment or refinement. Rather than complicate the model, this version is … [Read more]
Rutherford Portfolio Review (Tranche 3): 23 February 2024
It was another positive week for US equities with the S&P 500 Index hitting new highs after a shaky start to the week. At the end of the week US equities closed ~1.4% higher than last week's close: Relative to other major asset classes US … [Read more]
Kepler Portfolio Review: 23 February 2024
Normally I do not review individual portfolios on the weekend as markets are closed and if there are any manual risk adjustments advised they cannot be enacted until the market opens next week. There are two reasons why the Kepler is reviewed this … [Read more]
Bullish Percent Indicators: 23 February 2024
Despite a strong day or two this week, Bullish Percent Indicators paint a slightly weak outcome for U.S. Equities. This is the case for both the broad indexes as well as the individual market sectors. The call for a Buy in Utilities a week ago is … [Read more]
Millikan Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 23 February 2023
Millikan is one of the older portfolios using the Sector BPI investing model. Nevertheless, we are still in the hypothesis stage with this model as we need to traverse several Buy/Sell cycles to gain a better understanding as to how this model works … [Read more]
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 23 February 2024
Today we return to the review of one of my two favorite portfolios. The other is the Schrodinger. Why do I look with favor upon the Copernicus? It is simple to manage and it is an excellent portfolio for those 10 or more years away from … [Read more]
Secure Act 2.0 IRA Charitable Annuity
Secure Act 2.0 IRA Charitable Annuity is a relative new addition to the basic IRA program. I'm providing several links for interested readers in this one-time charitable contribution of $53,000. The idea is the following. An individual is … [Read more]
McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 20 February 2024
McClintock is the portfolio up for review this morning. Last week the utilities sector briefly dipped into the oversold zone and the McClintock was one portfolio fortunate to pick up sufficient shares of VPU to meet the 9.5% recommendation. The … [Read more]
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