In the process of reviewing the Huygens there are a few significant items to bring to readers attention.  I’m gradually shifting the income model over to a growth model.  This may take a few months as I don’t want to sell off the CEFs at a significant loss.  The other issue, less visible, it the […]

Huygens is an income oriented portfolio built around high income Closed-End-Funds (CEFs).  Other than generating income, the performance is lack luster, thus requiring some special attention after the second quarter dividends are paid out.  As cash mounts I’ll be purchasing shares of securities recommended from the ETFs list ESGV through BND.  See the following screenshot. […]

Over the next few months watch for possible changes in how the Huygens is managed.  I’m less than impressed with the income approach, particularly as there are signs U.S. Equities may be ready for a positive run.  This particular portfolio is housed with TD Ameritrade and I was told the transition from TD Ameritrade to […]

Even though CEFs have taken quite a hit recently, the Huygens continues to outperform the S&P 500 and when last updated ranked in the top quartile of the 15 portfolios tracked here at ITA.  How is the portfolio surviving in this volatile market?  Follow along with the analysis below.