While this review of the Copernicus portfolio occurs in June, the data more appropriately belongs to May. Take that into consideration as you read this update. As followers of this portfolio know, this is a passive portfolio that focuses on investing only in U.S. Equities and is limited to large-cap stocks that track the S&P […]
Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 11 April 2025
Schrodinger is the gold standard when it comes to passive investing. This portfolio answers the question, “Who will manage the family portfolio when I die?” This style portfolio goes by several titles. The general classification is Robo Advisor where the portfolio is managed by
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 21 January 2025
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin Copernicus is one of the easiest portfolios to manage as all one does is invest available cash in U.S. Equities. Never sell unless there is an absolute emergency. If one were to simplify the Copernicus I would
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 19 December 2024
Keep it simple is the philosophy of the Copernicus portfolio. Invest only in U.S. Equities such as VOO and VTI and never sell unless there is an emergency. Keep cash levels low and expenses to a minimum. One reason for including ESGV as
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 4 December 2024
Next to the Schrodinger the Copernicus is the easiest portfolio to manage as it is an all equity account using VOO and VTI as the primary investment securities. By focusing on equities such as VOO the goal is to keep pace with the S&P 500 index
Schrodinger Portfolio Update: 2 December 2024
November was an excellent month for the Schrodinger as it increased more than 5% during this period. For new readers to the ITA blog, the Schrodinger is based with Schwab and is known as an Intelligent Portfolio. I refer to this type of portfolio as a Robo
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 14 October 2024
This morning I am updating the high risk equity only Copernicus, an investing model designed for young investors or someone who has at least 15 to 20 years of future savings. High risk is defined as investing only in equities (stocks) while shunning bonds
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 29 March 2024
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