Florida As the U.S. Equities Market moves higher the Buffett Indicator continues to flash a warning that we are just waiting for the pin to be pulled on the grenade. Based on an overvalued market I once more asked ChatGPT to create a diversified portfolio that stands a good chance or resisting a market correction […]
Einstein Portfolio Review: 20 May 2026
Near the end of this blog post I gave ChatGPT this command or request. “Create a 10 to 15 investment portfolio using ETFs where the portfolio is designed to withstand Financial Repression.” The detailed response is given following this request. The Einstein already holds many of the ETFs recommended in the AI response. If readers […]
Bethe Portfolio Review: 8 May 2026
Bethe is another portfolio built around the idea Financial Repression is in the future and needs to be faced and taken into account through portfolio construction. In the second screenshot you will see the current portfolio beta is very low. This simply means as currently constructed, the Bethe will move up or down approximately 1/3 […]
Financial Repression: Part IV
Appointment of a new FED Chairman caused me to dig into what is known as Financial Repression. For another explanation of the term check out the following quote. “The term “financial repression” was coined in 1973 by Stanford economists Ronald McKinnon and Edward Shaw. They introduced the concept to describe government policies—such as interest rate […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 30 April 2026
“The Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review as of April 30, 2026, highlights the ongoing impacts of financial repression on investment strategies. In this environment, traditional asset classes exhibit altered risk-return profiles, necessitating a reevaluation of portfolio allocations. As we navigate these challenges, a strategic focus on diversifying assets becomes imperative to optimize performance. Continuous analysis […]
Financial Repression: Part II
Financial Repression. What is it? “Financial repression is a set of government policies—such as interest rate caps, capital controls, and bank regulations—that channel household savings into funding government debt at below-market rates. It acts as a “stealth tax” on savers to reduce high public debt burdens, often resulting in negative real interest rates where inflation […]
Gauss Portfolio Review: 29 April 2026
Yesterday the U.S. Equities market took quite a hit. This morning stocks are down again. What is going on to drive down the S&P 500, a good benchmark for monitoring the overall market? Check out this YouTube video. If the video does not start at the beginning, just move the slider back to the starting […]
Financial Repression: Part 1
This series on Financial Repression may be the most important blogs I have posted over the past 18+ years. Keep in mind that I am not providing financial advice. That is a major disclaimer. Rather I am telling readers what I am learning and how I intend to act based on information from several economists […]
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