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MMM-187: Announcing: The Original Counter-Argument book!

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:48:51 GMT

I announce the publication date of my upcoming book: The Original Counter-Argument: The Founders’ Case Against the Constitution and Warnings of Despotism, Adapted for the 21st Century. I read the Preface I read the Background chapter. For more information about The Original Counter-Argument, go to PlanetBoyer.com I ENCOURAGE you to Download this show thru iTunes! But, if you [...]

Here’s where I’ve been: Writing a Book!

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:56:51 GMT

I’ve been writing a book since last September, and it will be available for purchase on September 17, 2012. It is called “The Original Counter-Argument.” And for the subtitle you’ll need to inhale some air: “The Founders’ Case Against the Constitution and Warnings of Despotism, Adapted for the 21st Century.” Quick synopsis: I’ve taken the [...]

Lazy Portfolio Analysis

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:34:20 GMT

This is the home of the Mad Money Machine Lazy Portfolio Analysis. The following table shows the returns of the Lazy Portfolios from the “Investment Professionals.” They are sorted by 5-year returns ending 2011. To see the contents of each portfolio, search for the portfolio name on this page. And now a different look at [...]

MMM-186: The Future is Unknowable. Invest Accordingly

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:30:26 GMT

We announce the Winner of the Lazy Portfolio Smackdown for 2011 Simba’s spreadsheet shows how lazy portfolios performed against each other. Park City UT has enough snow for me. TOOL: Podcaster app for iPhone GURU: Ron Paul’s risky investing strategy. Here is the WSJ article. Here are his holdings (account required) Can gains still be [...]

Lazy Portfolio Results, With Dividends

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:11:42 GMT

The dividend results are in, and I’ve updated the numbers, graphs, and tables. Not much change in the relative performance of the portfolios, but the year-end percentages did rise. And here is the table:

2011 Lazy Portfolio Results (Preliminary)

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:19:00 GMT

Another year bites the dust and Harry Browne once again wins. Here are the Lazy Portfolio Smackdown results for 2011. Note: these numbers are preliminary because mutual fund dividends have not yet been reported. So those lazy portfolios that hold mutual funds that pay dividends in mid to late December will probably end up about [...]

MMM-185: Treaty of the United Countries

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:20:15 GMT

Something different for this episode! Imagine that a group of respected people from various Countries got together recently at some National Summit meeting (let’s say, in Philadelphia) for the explicit purpose of modifying their previous UN treaties and agreements with each other. At the outset of the Summit, it was declared that no one was allowed to talk about the Summit [...]

Lazy Portfolios YTD Thru October

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:15:20 GMT

How do ya like ridin’ the roller coaster? I prefer the Slow Train Comin’. Looks like the Permanent Portfolios are still victorious. Two months to go! And for your tabular view:

I want some Bitcoins!

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:56:10 GMT

I gotta admit, I am intrigued by Bitcoin. I love gadgets as much as the next guy. I spent my early years programming computers and designing information systems. I also love the idea of friction-free money. And of a currency that is, possibly, hyper-inflation proof. The innovations in the Bitcoin realm are coming quickly. And since I [...]

Updated Taylor Larimore 3 Fund Lazy Portfolio Results

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:48:28 GMT

The Lazy Portfolio by Taylor Larimore with just three funds had the following performance, ending 30 Sept 2011: 1-mo: -5.2% 2-mo: -8.3% YTD: -5.2% Since 12/31/09: 5.4%

Errata: Larimore Portfolios

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:40:19 GMT

I just received word that the Taylor Larimore 3 Fund and 4 Fund lazy portfolios that I have listed on this site are in error. There should only be a 3 Fund portfolio comprised of the following (and the %’s vary for individual investors): 40% Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSMX) 20% Vanguard Total [...]

It was an ugly September

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:08:21 GMT

Here’s your monthly Lazy Portfolios update (not that you’re watching that often). click for full-size ugly graphology Let’s look at 1 and 2 month returns just for fun, ok? First, returns for September 2011: Next, returns for August and September 2011 combined: Ouch Rick Ferri! I think it was this time last year when I [...]

A (slightly) Longer Term View

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:02:01 GMT

Whoosh, getting whipsawed in 2011. Let’s step back and take a slightly longer term view of the performances of the Lazy Portfolios. (Caution, none of these portfolios were rebalanced!) One thing that is particularly striking is that PRPFX took a much sharper dip so far in September than the pure Harry Browne 4xETF portfolios. I [...]

MMM-184: Is Gold in a Bubble?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:42:58 GMT

Summer: Broke 80 three times, 9.3 handicap, won some tournaments. Lazy Portfolio results since 12/31/2009: Harry Browne PP up 30% Paul Boyer PP up 29% PRPFX up 28% next highest was David Swenson Yale up 15% lowest was Vanguard Windsor up 1.6% Rick Ferri Core Four up 10.7% If you are investing new money right [...]

Something to Crow About

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:15:15 GMT

The divergence between the Permanent Portfolios and the other Lazy Portfolios might actually cause me to turn on the microphone and fire up a new podcast. Wow, lovin’ the PP.

Feeling Better Mid-Year

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:22:54 GMT

I was feeling a little left out earlier this year… on my portfolio returns that is. But now I am feeling pretty good. Not that feelings should have anything to do with it! Table as of 10 August 2011.