Reducing Uncertainty by Tranching In the first 4 parts of this study we have focused on the optimization and robustness of the primary parameters necessary to apply the ITA Wealth Momentum Strategy – the appropriate look-back periods to measure momentum (Rate Of Change – ROC) and Volatility and the appropriate weights to apply to these […]
Is There an Advantage in Splitting a Portfolio into Tranches? – Part 4: Combining Momentum with Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA)
In previous posts in this series I have used equal (dollar) weighting to determine fund allocations to selected qualifying assets. When Lowell first started this blog (and before I corrupted it with momentum ? ) it was focused directly on passive (Buy and Hold) investing (with maybe occasional rebalancing) of portfolios containing selected assets with […]
Einstein Portfolio Review: 24 April 2023
Einstein, one of two Relative Strength investing models tracked here on ITA, is up for review this morning. Nearly 60% of the portfolio is in cash so decisions as to what to do with this large amount is on the table. I’m not in a hurry to invest in equities until the debt crisis is […]
Copernicus Portfolio Review: 11 July 2023
Now that we are well into July and all second quarter dividends are reported, it is time to update the ITA portfolios and record those dividends. Dividends are in short supply for the Copernicus as this is a growth oriented portfolio, not an income generator. As a growth portfolio June was an excellent month as […]


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