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.
Investing Update for the Week Ending June 07, 2024
This was a good week performance-wise as my multi-strategy ETF model increased by 2.53% to a new all-time high. There is no change in my model's allocation as it remains 100% invested in QQQ.