The S&P 500 barely budged since last week’s ETF Portfolio report, but all of our models increased in value due to their diversification. The index is now approaching the psychologically important 1,300 level, which can act as a glass ceiling. It remains to be seen whether upward momentum is strong enough to pierce this resistance point in the face of …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 1/10/2012
With the S&P having risen over 1% during the past week, all Model ETF Portfolios gained as well, but to varying degrees. As can be expected when markets rally, those models with a minimum exposure to bonds will outperform. However, balancing a portfolio in this economic environment is crucial, so that you don’t get clobbered when the markets pull back. …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 1/3/2012
As I announced last week, all ETF model portfolios have been rebalanced to their original allocations effective 12/30/11. The only exception is #6, since not all of its portfolio components are positioned above their respective long term trend lines, which is a condition for this particular model. I want to emphasize that these portfolios are only designed to assist you …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 12/27/2011
This is the last ETF Model Portfolio report for 2011. I will rebalance as necessary effective 12/30/11 and will determine the exact allocation next weekend. While the past week sported an upswing in the markets, it barely got the S&P 500 to the breakeven point for the ear. In the end, 2011 did nothing to help your portfolios grow as …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 12/20/2011
Thanks to yesterday’s snap back rally, the S&P 500 managed a 1.2% gain for a change since my last ETF Model portfolio report. We came dangerously close to breaking the psychologically important 1,200 level but managed to avoid a drop below it for the time being. With our portfolios holding a large cash position supported by some bond and sector …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 12/13/2011
After the prior week’s gain, the S&P 500 lost -2.54% since last Wednesday’s update. As a result, those ETF portfolios with mainly bond exposure gained, some stayed even and some lost slightly. Again, any sharp market pullback, or gain for that matter, will not affect our models significantly due to the high cash holdings and only limited equity/sector positions. At …