May 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

May 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Major Asset Trends Review: International Stocks Shined and TIPS Disappointed
  • Fund Analysis: All Weather Fund ALLW and CLO ETF JBBB Follow up
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

Understanding how lazy portfolios perform under different circumstances and concepts like maximum drawdown , rolling returns , and asset allocatio can help you navigate through various market cycles.

Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

Lazy portfolio tax strategy can help to enhance after-tax returns for taxable investment accounts. While tax-deferred accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s eliminate immediate tax concerns, taxable accounts require careful consideration of tax efficiency to maximize long-term wealth accumulation.

Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

For retirement investors, lazy portfolios can serve as a good tool for their IRAs, 401(k) and taxable investment accounts. This article discusses how to utilize lazy portfolios for these retirement investing accounts.

How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

Implementing a lazy portfolio doesn’t require advanced knowledge or constant attention. Whether you choose mutual funds or ETFs, rebalance annually or less frequently, or tweak allocations based on changing needs, the principles remain the same: keep costs low, stay diversified, and let time work in your favor.

What Are Lazy Portfolios?

What Are Lazy Portfolios?

Investing can be intimidating. It’s a complex and time-consuming endeavor. This is especially true for beginners. , Lazy portfolios offer an appealing solution for this group of people. A lazy portfolio is a straightforward investment strategy designed to require minimal effort and oversight while aiming to deliver solid long-term returns.

April 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

April 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • 1970s Redux: Why the Smithsonian Era Feels Strangely Familiar in 2025
  • Fund Analysis: All Weather ETF ALLW
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
March 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

March 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Growth vs. Value: Late Stage and Early Stage of a Bull Market
  • Fund Analysis: CLO Bond Funds
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
February 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

February 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • QARP: Quality at a Reasonable Price — Graham’s Framework for Defensive Investors
  • Fund Analysis: QARP-style ETFs
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
  • Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls
  • Dividend Income Calculator for Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
  • Market Overview
Option-Based Income Funds: Pros and Cons

Option-Based Income Funds: Pros and Cons

Option-based income funds can be a valuable tool for income-focused investors, particularly in low-yield environments. However, their higher expenses, potential underperformance, and tax implications necessitate a cautious approach.

9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

In this issue:

  • 9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets
  • Returns of MyPlanIQ Core Model Portfolios
  • Portfolio Simulator (Calculator)
  • Lazy Portfolios: Simple Templates for 401(k) and IRA Investments
  • Market Overview
January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • 2024 Review
  • Fund Analysis: Be Cautious with Options-Based Income Funds
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Expect a Bumpy Ride: Outlook for Stocks and Bonds in 2025