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 part of the portfolio is to purchase shares if the remaining cash […]
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 or SPY, the index ETF. Thus far the portfolio […]
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 Advisor portfolio as it is managed by a […]
Pauling Asset Allocation Portfolio Review: 18 November 2024
Pauling is one of several Asset Allocation portfolios launched in early April of this year (2024). In an effort to reduce taxes I avoid selling appreciated Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This strategy slows down the rebalancing process. Rebalancing takes place when fresh cash is deposited or dividends are declared. For Asset Allocation portfolios valued below […]
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 and treasuries. Readers would be hard pressed to find a financial […]
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 advantage to a no-sell model is that it has definite tax benefits. Copernicus Security Holdings Below is […]
Schrodinger Portfolio Review: 1 December 2023
Are you looking for a portfolio that requires no decisions? If so, the Schrodinger is for you. This portfolio was initially set up to answer the question – “Who Will Manage the Family Portfolio When I Die? The following analysis of this Robo Advisor portfolio answers this fundamental question. Schwab refers to these computer managed […]
Pay Attention to Fees: 8 June 2023
While I’ve written about management fees in prior blogs, it is useful to think about them again as fees can easily leave an “endowment” on the doorstep of an active manager. A few readers will remember load funds where the cost to gain access to a fund cost 8.5%. While those days are long gone, […]
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