My ETF model had a solid gain this week of 5.40% which erased more than half of the recent 9.6% drawdown. My model is now equally allocated to the six ETFs listed in the table below. So far, my ETF investing strategy has performed fairly well especially...
Investing Update for the Week Ending August 09, 2024
If you follow the markets closely, you know that this past week was a wild one with violent daily swings down and back up. I can hardly believe that after Monday's steep declines in equities, my model, which was 100% allocated to QQQ all week, ended the week with a...
Investing Update for the Week Ending August 02, 2024
My ETF model is now in its worst drawdown since I began posting weekly allocations in November 2021. My model remains 100% allocated to QQQ and, although an earlier version of me would be tempted to override my model and take a defensive stance, I know that the model...
Investing Update for the Week Ending July 26, 2024
My model fell by 2.58% this past week compared to a decline of 0.18% for the 60/40. The CAGR for my ETF model remains above 12% since I began posting in 2021. My model switched strategies internally but remains 100% allocated to QQQ.
Investing Update for the Week Ending July 19, 2024
My Multi-Strategy ETF Model had its worst week since I began posting allocations in 2021. It dropped 3.96% compared to a decline of 1.14% for the 60/40 model. Despite the poor week for QQQ, my model remains 100% allocated to it.
Investing Update for the Week Ending July 12, 2024
My model portfolio declined by 0.27% this week while the 60/40 increased by 1.10%. There is no change in my model's allocation of 100% to QQQ. The table below provides some key performance stats since Nov-21.
Investing Update for the Week Ending July 05, 2024
My Global Multi-Strategy ETF Model rose 3.56% this week to hit another all-time high. Since Nov-21, my model has achieved a 15.51% CAGR with a mild 9.0% maximum drawdown. My model remains 100% allocated to QQQ.
Investing Update for the Week Ending June 28, 2024
My global ETF multi-strategy model was essentially flat this past week and the 60/40 model (VTI/BND) declined by 0.23% At the close on Friday, my model had switched to an aggressive stance and is now 100% allocated to QQQ. To my fellow Canadians, I hope you enjoy the...
Investing Update for the Week Ending June 21, 2024
As expected, my model was flat this past week. The 60/40 model rose very modestly (0.30%). My model is as defensively positioned as it gets now with a 100% allocation to BIL (SPDR 1 - 3 Month Treasuries).
Investing Update for the Week Ending June 14, 2024
It was another excellent week for my model portfolio as it rose by 3.51% vs a gain of 1.36% for the global 60/40 model. My model has switched to a defensive stance and is now allocated 66.7% to BIL and 33.3% to LQD.