Returns for week ending 12/16/11

Returns for the past week:
Model portfolio: -3.39%
Actual managed account: -1.4%

NOTE:
This past week my managed accounts were about 25% invested with the balance in cash. I intend to maintain this allocation for the coming week.
The timing model has continued to be whipsawed as the market has vacillated with no clear trend.

Returns for week ending 12/9/11

Returns for the past week:
Model portfolio: -0.9%
Actual managed account: -0.2%

NOTE:
This past week my managed accounts were about 25% invested with the balance in cash. I intend to maintain this allocation for the coming week.
I had planned to move to all cash but the market's strong move up on Monday make me think this last signal will be whipsawed.
The timing model has continued to be whipsawed as the market has vacillated with no clear trend.

Returns for week ending 12/2/11

Returns for the past week:
Model portfolio: -4.9%
Actual managed account: +3.3%

NOTE:
This past week my managed accounts were about 25% invested with the balance in cash. I intend to maintain this allocation for the coming week.
I had planned to move to all cash but the market's strong move up on Monday make me think this last signal will be whipsawed.
The timing model has continued to be whipsawed as the market has vacillated with no clear trend.