As one of the poorest performing portfolios, if not the least productive, it was encouraging to see Kepler turn in the top performance in August. It might be an outlier or the beginnings of a strong future using Closed-End-Funds (CEFs). The Kepler is certainly a portfolio to watch over the next several quarters. Shares of […]
Kepler Portfolio Review: 15 October 2025
As I am updating and reviewing portfolios, thus far Kepler is the only portfolio that did not show a profit during the month of September. Kepler happens to be the only portfolio using Closed-End-Funds. I need to remind readers that the Hawking is also a CEF driven portfolio and appears to be performing better than […]
Finding Suitable Closed-End-Funds (CEFs)
In a few weeks I will be updating the Kepler, a portfolio populated by closed-end-funds. Which CEFs to choose for inclusion continues to be a source of frustration. This week I’ve been using ChatGPT as a source of help in selecting CEFs. Today I asked ChatGPT to create a portfolio of 30 closed-end-funds where the […]
Kepler Portfolio Update: 3 November 2025
Kepler and Hawking are the two portfolios here on the ITA blog that are using Closed-End-Funds (CEFs) to populate their respective portfolios. In general we are looking for CEFs that are priced at a discount and throw off a dividend of ~8% to ~12%. Sometimes the yield will be outside these percentages. If you are […]
Kepler Portfolio Review: 17 November 2025
Kepler is one of the poorest performing portfolios tracked here at ITA. Hence, a major shift in the asset allocation. In preparation for the anticipated recession (or worse} I am revamping the asset allocation. Simplification is the direction I am moving with the Kepler. For the foreseeable future the portfolio will primarily be populated by […]
Kepler Portfolio Update: 19 December 2025
Kepler is the portfolio up for review this morning. Major asset allocation changes are coming to the Kepler for two reasons. 1) The portfolio has been a poor performer. Therefore adjustments are appropriate 2) The new asset allocation model is designed to be somewhat recession resistant. I say “somewhat” as I don’t think there is […]
Kepler – “Recession Proof” Portfolio: 29 December 2025
Kepler is the portfolio scheduled for review this morning. “Recession Proof” is a misnomer as I am not sure there is any such thing unless one is an option expert, has some luck shorting bear markets, or someone who has access to financial vehicles available only to the very wealthy. The revised asset allocation for […]
Kepler Portfolio Review: 23 January 2026
Kepler is the portfolio up for review this morning. When you look over the asset allocations you will observe this portfolio is heading in a very conservative direction. I am attempting to “recession proof” this account. When this bull market fever breaks it will be difficult to keep any assets on the positive side with […]
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