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by HappyMan
Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

I think we all have to be cognizant of the fact that as soon as something gets turned into an investable product it becomes a mechanism for bringing efficiency to that element of the market. It will be interesting to see how it works going forward. The longer I’m around this stuff the more I become...
by HappyMan
Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

iShares has a set of lower volatility ETFs which could produce better GEM signals which are less "whippy" than using regular S&P 500 and ACWI ex-US ETFs. These are USMV and ACWV. Let's compare them to VOO and VEU. Unfortunately, the history is very limited, only spans 2013-2019. USMV/ACWV CAGR 13.1...
by HappyMan
Mon Jun 03, 2019 5:37 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

Good to know about iShares. Schwab seems to be working hard GEM's rolling 12-month return is -5.47%. Not all strategies are created the same. My modified version of GEM has a rolling 12-month return of +11.4% (unlevered). Unless you are willing to share signals on a regular basis, it is hard to fol...
by HappyMan
Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

ochotona wrote:
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:16 am
Some other strategies have **cough** "made a change" **cough** this month, but the info is copyrighted so I can't say any more.
Is this the latest one that you signed up and which one you were able to backtest so many centuries?
by HappyMan
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

Good to know about iShares. Schwab seems to be working hard

GEM's rolling 12-month return is -5.47%.
by HappyMan
Mon May 20, 2019 6:26 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Invest like Buffett?
Replies: 24
Views: 12846

Invest like Buffett?

What do people here think of Buffett's investing style? He goes after long-term and has performed relatively well. Currently, he is after AMZN.
by HappyMan
Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

Is everyone ready for "Sell in May and go away?"
by HappyMan
Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

ochotona wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:37 am
After I reenter this will be my allocation

Stocks 28%
Gold 12%
Cash 13%
Intermediate Treasuries 47%

....for a smooth ride until it's time to truly go on the offense again.
Thanks for the numbers! What do you use for gold? Which option for gold do you recommend at Schwab?
by HappyMan
Tue Mar 26, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

Thanks, ochotona-san! You are a true samurai. You honestly share your thoughts, ups and downs, and your plan of action. I always appreciate it in people. As for HBPP, among which assets do you spread the capital by 25%? Hi all, The last trade day of this month is this Friday. Momentum, so far, point...
by HappyMan
Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

Hi all,

The last trade day of this month is this Friday. Momentum, so far, points to stocks. Bonds have outdone them. Where will you invest for April?
by HappyMan
Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo

ochotona wrote:
Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:09 pm
The regular GEM and 3-6-9-12 month (annualized performance scores) GEM are still both in bonds for February 2019.
Thanks for letting us know!

Trying to figure out how you conclude from the link to the Visualised Portfolio whether GEM 3-6-9-12 month needs to change?
by HappyMan
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

GEM lags in bull markets, but hugely leads in bear markets. Everyone should know this. There are lots of trades that don't work out, but the ones that do hit big. It's the same thing for the HBPP, or any disciplined investment strategy for that matter. If you're not prepared for a bad trade, don't ...
by HappyMan
Sat Dec 29, 2018 1:55 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year yield hits 10-month lows amid Wall St volatility
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-bon ... SL1N1YX139
by HappyMan
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

It truly sucks to get a sell signal when so deeply oversold. If we don't get a post-Christmas window dressing rally, I might not sell immediately on Dec 31 / Jan 1, I might wait for a bounce back towards 2600. I'm already only 40% equities so I'm not so deeply committed that I have to drop the hot ...
by HappyMan
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

Kbg wrote:
Wed Dec 19, 2018 6:39 pm
I'm tweaking my dual mo stuff to the 12mo signal and a 6/3 mo weighted signal in 2019. 50% of the port to each signal. This is a small change to my current 10mo/5mo approach.
Interesting. Expectant results?
by HappyMan
Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

Would be cool to continue comparing them. Keep 'em coming, IG.
by HappyMan
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

That's a very important point. Thank you for taking the time to research it. If only there were a way to find out for sure ... With a little math we can confirm: IVV closed Nov 30 at $278 IVV closed today at $266 MTD IVV return of -4.32% (266/278-1) BND closed Nov 30 at $78.14 with $0.192 dividend, ...
by HappyMan
Mon Dec 10, 2018 2:52 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

InsuranceGuy wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 12:20 am
That sheet is correct, I think you are just reading it wrong. It is saying that if December ended today that you would switch out to bonds.
If only there were a way to find out for sure ...
by HappyMan
Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:33 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

That's what I thought as well. Hmm, perhaps they've modified their formula?
by HappyMan
Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:16 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

It feels to me exactly like 39 months ago, when oil was crashing, equities were rolling over, and one-by-one the trendfollowers went risk-off. Then central banks mounted a YUUUGE stimulus program. I guess we are at the end of the stimulus and tax-cut sugar high. What's next? A rally? https://www.yo...
by HappyMan
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
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Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

Another account went 100% bonds. 3 of 5 now in bonds. I'm a member of allocate smartly and going back to 1990 they have a 50/50 of PP and GEM vs. a 60/40 as follows: 9.1 CAGR vs. 8.5/-13.3 vs. 29.5% max dd/Sharpe .81 vs. .66 Hi, Which bonds? If you do not mind me asking, what's the principle behind...
by HappyMan
Sun Sep 30, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

Is it time to replace IVV with QQQ? They are correlated. Once below, QQQ now brings almost double the return since Feb 2017. Disadvantage - Schwab and co charges buy/sell fees. https://www.portfoliovisualizer.com/backtest-portfolio?s=y&timePeriod=4&startYear=1985&firstMonth=1&endYear=2018&lastMonth=...
by HappyMan
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:10 pm
Forum: Variable Portfolio Discussion
Topic: Tactical Asset Allocation + HBPP an intriguing combo
Replies: 500
Views: 297232

Re: Dual Momentum GEM + HBPP a great combo, easy to test

My criterion was: how much can I tolerate losing, emotionally, if interest rates were to rise? That's why I chose that duration. It's my pain threshold. Through the long bond fluctuations I have not had much discomfort, and on a point-forward basis, 4 year bonds are in the meaty, juicy part of the ...