Copernicus, the all equity portfolio, is back for an update or review. I’ve backed off from investing only in VOO or the S&P 500. Ten of the 500 stocks in the S&P 500 make up 39.1% of the entire index. Let one of the ten (10) sneeze
Darwin 2026: 2 January 2026
I have reset the Darwin Portfolio to a $100,000 investment portfolio with small changes to the asset list (“quiver”) and the introduction of a new algorithm for trading in 2026. This post outlines these changes and my plans for managing this portfolio going forward. Background I have
Gifting a Grandchild
What advice would you give a grandparent who would like to launch a retirement portfolio for one or more grandchildren? To begin the discussion, assume the proposed gift is $25,000. Should it be given as a lump sum or spread out over a period of time? Here are
Hawking Portfolio Review: 3 October, 2025
It has been 3 months since I last reported on the performance of the Hawking Portfolio – basically because it is essentially a “Buy-And-Hold” portfolio of Closed-End-Funds (CEFs) that pay out high monthly distributions/dividends and requires very little attention. In my last review I outlined why
Dirac Portfolio Review: 4 August 2025
Since my last review on 18 July I have made a few adjustments to the Dirac Portfolio especially as a result of last Friday’s weakness in the US equity markets – since this portfolio is totally focused on these markets:
Hawking Portfolio Review: 14 July 2025
The Hawking Portfolio does not require a lot of attention as it is designed more as a Buy-And-Hold Portfolio to generate “Income” rather than to rely primarily on “growth” as required in more common equity portfolios. Although there may be
Questions To Ask Your Money Manager
Recently I was talking with a neighbor and I mentioned that I have been writing an investment blog for over 17 years. The neighbor mentioned he has a money manager handle his investments. When I have one of these conversations my mind begins to come up
Closed End Funds (CEFs): 19 May 2025
Have you been following the Hawking Portfolio? If not, you may want to give a close looking to this unique approach to investing. If income is of interest then investing in Closed End Funds (CEFs) is definitely an option. Before launching into this management model I highly recommend
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