Kepler is a typical portfolio in that the investing model is based on the classic asset allocation model. The Schrodinger is another asset allocation portfolio, although the securities used to populate the portfolio are different. In addition, the percentages in the different asset classes also vary widely. The asset allocation model is one promoted by […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio: 23 December 2024
Merry Christmas Kepler is the last portfolio to be reviewed before Christmas. This data is accurate as of the 23rd. The owner of this portfolio needed cash during the recent bull market or not the best time to sell assets. Now the portfolio needs to be replenished over the next few years. If the volatility […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 19 November 2024
When well into this update of the Kepler I realized the portfolio was reviewed only a few days ago. Since all the screenshots are uploaded I’ll proceed with the update. Little has changed other than the addition of new cash and the purchase of a few asset classes still out of balance.
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 14 November 2024
Thanksgiving greetings to Canadians, U.S, readers, and to all those around the world who celebrate Thanksgiving sometime in November. And now to the Kepler update. This portfolio has been lagging the benchmark for a few years so I moved it over to the Asset Allocation model this spring with the hope a more diversified […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 24 October 2024
Kepler is one of several Asset Allocation portfolios using this standard investing model. Like the Einstein, the Kepler was used by the owner to hold assets needed for education. Those withdrawals are over and now it is time to begin adding to the portfolio or at least stabilizing it for future growth. Under the old […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 8 October 2024
ITA readers frequently find me referencing investment writings by William J. Bernstein, Richard Ferri, Charles Ellis, Larry Swedroe, David Swensen and a few others. Bernstein is at the top of my list based on the soundness of his information and humorous writing style. Embedded in the writings of all these authors is the fundamental principle […]
Kepler Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 17 September 2024
Yesterday I updated the Einstein, a portfolio very similar to the Kepler to be reviewed in this blog post. Both portfolios were recently switched to the Asset Allocation model and as such both portfolios need special attention when it comes to rebalancing. As readers can see in the first screenshot, the Kepler is heavy in […]
Kepler Sector BPI Portfolio Review: 15 May 2024
Kepler is the Sector BPI portfolio scheduled for review today so we need to check to see if any of the overbought sectors are part of the Kepler. Readers who checked the Forum yesterday were notified of several BPI changes. Notably, Industrial (VIS), Materials (VAW), and Real Estate (VNQ) joined Energy (VDE), Financial (VFH), and […]