More uncertainty about the potential engagement in Syria caused the major indexes to fluctuate sharply on an intraday basis, as early rallies were offset by mid-day selloffs, which were followed by late day rebounds. In the end, the S&P 500 managed to eke out a gain of +0.61% since last week’s ETF model portfolio report. Besides continuous war talk, the …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 8/27/2013
As if QE taper considerations were not enough, Syrian war talks joined the party and total uncertainty pulled the major indexes lower with the S&P 500 losing some 1.3% since last week’s model portfolio report. Even improved consumer confidence and rising home prices were not enough to bring out the usually very reliable buy-the-dip crowd, so the markets took the …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 8/20/2013
The market pullback continued as fears about the Fed’s potential tapering remained the number one concern on Wall Street. The S&P 500 gave back -2.48% since last week’s ETF model portfolio report. It’s been an unusual year in that bonds have failed to balance out portfolios during those times when equities are in retreat mode. It’s not really a great …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 8/13/2013
After conquering the 1,700 marker for the S&P 500, we slipped again below it and meandered aimlessly for most of the week. The S&P 500 gave back 3 points since last week’s portfolio report. This sideways pattern does not surprise me as earnings season has come to an end and recent economic reports have not been overpowering in content, so …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 8/6/2013
After several attempts, the S&P 500 finally managed to pierce the glass ceiling represented by the 1,700 milestone marker. Not only did we close clearly above it (1,710), we remained there for three days until yesterday’s sell off took us back below that level. With the earnings season winding down and talk of tapering due later on this year accelerating, …
7 ETF Model Portfolios You Can Use – Updated through 7/30/2013
After repeated attempts by the S&P 500 to conquer its 1,700 milestone marker, the markets meandered since last week’s portfolio report with the benchmark surrendering some 6 points in the process. It appears that a new driver is needed to push the indexes to the next level. This driver may very well appear later on today depending on the outcome …