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Millikan Preparation for 2026

September 27, 2025 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

As we approach the fourth quarter of 2025 I will be setting up portfolios for 2026.  The outlook is less promising for the coming year compared to 2025 so a more conservative approach makes sense.  The new asset allocation for the Millikan is designed to be

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Hawking Portfolio Review: 3 October, 2025

October 5, 2025 By hedgehunter 1 Comment

It has been 3 months since I last reported on the performance of the Hawking Portfolio – basically because it is essentially a “Buy-And-Hold” portfolio of Closed-End-Funds (CEFs) that pay out high monthly distributions/dividends and requires very little attention. In my last review I outlined why

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McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 9 October 2025

October 9, 2025 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

  Faced with the high probability U.S. Equities is in for a correction, if not worse, how should an investor manage their portfolio?  The decision is much easier for Sector BPI portfolios such as the McClintock, Carson, and Franklin as this investing model is designed to take

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 14 October 2025

October 14, 2025 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

Copernicus is one of the better performing ITA portfolios.  Set up to invest primarily in U.S. Equities the current portfolio is carrying an excess amount of cash as better buying opportunities are anticipated sometime in 2026. Copernicus Security Holdings Below is the current security holdings within the Copernicus

Filed Under: Copernicus Portfolio, Passive vs. Active, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Copernicus Portfolio

Portfolio Construction: Where to Begin?

October 25, 2025 By Lowell Herr 3 Comments

This week I received a phone call seeking basic investment help.  This blog post is written in response to that call.  There are a few basic principles to investing and I’ve written about them on this blog for nearly 18 years.  Here is the link to two very basic principles.

Filed Under: Portfolio Construction, Beginning Investors, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Portfolio Construction

Schrodinger Portfolio Update: 28 October 2025

October 28, 2025 By Lowell Herr 2 Comments

Once more we examine what activity, if any, is taking place within the Schrodinger portfolio.  For new readers the Schrodinger is a Robo Advisor portfolio or one that is managed by computer.  The Schrodinger is housed with Schwab and is designated as an Intelligent Portfolio.  Since the

Filed Under: Schrodinger Portfolio, Asset Allocation, Passive vs. Active, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Schrodinger Portfolio

McClintock Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 11 November 2025

November 11, 2025 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

The McClintock is positioned much the same as it was last month.  Materials and Consumer Staples are the sectors of interest.  Several other sectors dipped into the 30% bullish zone and I set some limit orders to purchase one-half the target percentage or one-half the recommended shares when a Buy

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Pauling Portfolio Review: 13 November 2025

November 13, 2025 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

Pauling is one of several portfolios recently converted to the Asset Allocation management model.  While the assets may vary slightly from portfolio to portfolio, the general management model is the same.  Select Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that represent different asset classes, set target percentages, and then follow the

Filed Under: Pauling Portfolio, Asset Allocation, Passive vs. Active, Portfolio Management Tagged With: Asset Allocation, Pauling Portfolio

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