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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 is an asset allocation portfolio managed […]

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 23 February 2024

February 23, 2024 By Lowell Herr

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 retirement.  Young folks will find the Copernicus particularly to […]

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Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 1 March 2024

March 1, 2024 By Lowell Herr

Schrodinger is a “do nothing” portfolio in the sense that it is on automatic pilot after it is set up with Schwab.  This portfolio is managed by computer and is built around the principle of Asset Allocation, a long standing investing model designed for diversification.  Schwab calls these portfolios, “Intelligent Portfolios.” The Schrodinger stock/bond ratio […]

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 15 March 2024

March 15, 2024 By Lowell Herr

Next to the Schrodinger the Copernicus is the easiest portfolio to manage and consistently one of the top performing portfolios tracked here at ITA Wealth Management.  The Copernicus investing model is to purchase U.S. Equities and never sell unless there is an emergency.  Since launching this portfolio in mid-January 2022, no shares have been sold […]

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Copernicus Portfolio Review: 29 March 2024

March 29, 2024 By Lowell Herr

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 advantage to a no-sell model is that it has definite tax benefits. Copernicus Security Holdings Below is […]

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Tentative Asset Allocation Model

March 30, 2024 By Lowell Herr

Asset Allocation is a popular investing model when it comes to constructing a portfolio.  What asset classes to include and what percentage of each asset is open for debate and discussion.  In the follow example, titled ITA-AA, I’ve selected ten asset classes that come from two sources, Mebane Faber and David Swensen.  As readers can […]

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Pauling II Asset Allocation Portfolio Launch: 1 April 2024

April 1, 2024 By Lowell Herr

“A major part of any investment plan is portfolio asset allocation.” – Richard A. Ferri Welcome to the Pauling II Asset Allocation portfolio.  Expanding on the Tentative Asset Allocation model, the Pauling II will use fifteen (15) asset classes, recognizing there will be some overlap between VTI, VOO, VO, VB, and QQQ.  Expanding from 10 […]

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Pauling II Update: 1 April 2024

April 1, 2024 By Lowell Herr

This interim update is to clue readers in on a few changes I made in the investment quiver and where the portfolio is after one day of trading.  Numerous limit orders are still in place to purchase more shares for nearly all the asset classes. One not so obvious change is the weighting given to […]

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