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Copernicus Portfolio Update: 14 November 2023

November 14, 2023 By Lowell Herr

From one of the poorest portfolio performers (Kepler) we now shift to one of the best performers.  In addition, no particular skills are needed to manage the Copernicus, the portfolio up for review today.  Copernicus is the portfolio I highly recommend for those working full-time and

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Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 1 December 2023

December 1, 2023 By Lowell Herr

Are you looking for a portfolio that requires no decisions?  If so, the Schrodinger is for you.  This portfolio was initially set up to answer the question – “Who Will Manage the Family Portfolio When I Die?  The following analysis of this Robo Advisor portfolio answers

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Copernicus Update: 11 December 2023

December 11, 2023 By Lowell Herr

Next to the Schrodinger portfolio the Copernicus is the easiest to manage.  In addition, the Copernicus is the top performer so that tells us something.  Keep it simple.  With the Schrodinger, all one does is electronically transfer money from a checking account into the broker, Schwab in the

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Intelligent Portfolio: Schrodinger Portfolio Update: 20 December 2023

December 20, 2023 By Lowell Herr

Schwab’s Intelligent Portfolio, the Schrodinger, is up for review today.  This portfolio was launched a number of years ago to answer the question, “Who Will Manage the Family Portfolio When I Die?”  Of the three portfolio investment strategies tracked here at ITA Wealth

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Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 8 January 2024

January 8, 2024 By Lowell Herr

Schrodinger is an excellent portfolio to review on a Monday as no decisions are required.  As long-time readers know, the Schrodinger is an Intelligent Portfolio managed by computer algorithms at Schwab.  These portfolios are sometimes known as Robo Advisor portfolios. 

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Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 1 February 2024

February 1, 2024 By Lowell Herr

February is here and it is time for the crocus to bloom in Oregon.  Early in any given month is an excellent time to review the Schrodinger as no decisions are required.  This is a Save & Watch style

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 2 February 2024

February 2, 2024 By Lowell Herr

Early in the month is an excellent time to review portfolios such as the Copernicus and Schrodinger as both are “no-brain” portfolios in that neither require any significant decisions.  One does not need a degree in Finance from the University of Chicago to manage these portfolios.  While the Schrodinger

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 29 March 2024

March 29, 2024 By Lowell Herr Leave a Comment

Passive investing is the name of the game with the Copernicus portfolio.  The philosophy of the Copernicus is to purchase U.S. Equity ETFs when cash is available and to never sell unless there is an emergency.  One major

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