It was a rough week for the equity markets and, as such, my ETF system beat the 60/40 by 1.63%. Mind you it only gained 0.09%. There is a change in the allocation this week to 66.67% BIL and 33.33% PDBC.
Investing Update for the Week Ending January 03, 2025
Again, I have no exciting news this week. My ETF system remains 100% allocated to BIL. My stated goal for the ETF trading system is below the table. Producing a CAGR 6% higher than the 60/40 portfolio while having a lower maximum drawdown and a lower Ulcer Index is a...
Investing Update for the Week Ending December 27, 2024
I have nothing exciting to report. My weekly ETF strategy remains 100% allocated to BIL.
Investing Update for the Week Ending December 20, 2024
It was another week in a sideways channel for my ETF trading system. My mother told me that there would be weeks like this. She just didn't tell me how many! My system is now 100% invested in BIL. May you get to enjoy some R&R with family and good friends in the...
Investing Update for the Week Ending December 13, 2024
My ETF trading system gained 0.77% this week compared to a 1.07% loss for the 60/40 portfolio. There is no change in the ETF allocation this week as my model remains 100% invested in QQQ.
Investing Update for the Week Ending December 06, 2024
It was a negative week for my ETF system and a strong positive week for the 60/40 portfolio. My system is now 100% allocated to QQQ.
Investing Update for the Week Ending November 29, 2024
My weekly ETF system continues with its sideways action while the 60/40 portfolio continues with its upward trend. There is one change in the ETF allocations this week as HYG replaces PHYS. Now that I have been posting weekly ETF allocations for over three years (the...
Investing Update for the Week Ending November 22, 2024
It was a non-eventful week for my ETF trading system but the 60/40 model posted a solid 1.34% gain. My system is now off the sidelines and is fully allocated to risk-on positions.
Investing Update for the Week Ending November 15, 2024
It was a negative week as both my weekly ETF multi-strategy model and the 60/40 portfolio lost value (-0.81% vs -1.63%). My system is now as conservative as it gets with a 100% allocation to BIL (1 - 3 Month Treasuries). Sometimes successful investing is quite boring....
Investing Update for the Week Ending November 08, 2024
As expected for my system, it moved only modestly this past week. Fortunately, the move was a positive one. The 60/40, on the other hand, had a great week posting a 3.4% gain. I set goals for my multi-system strategy when I first began trading it. So far, so good....