Portfolio +0.8% Year-To-Date

THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: +0.8% through Feb, 2010 (my actual IRR, including cash balance)
DJIA: -1.0%
Nasdaq: -1.4%
S&P 500: -1.0%
DJ Wilshire 5000: -0.4%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): -0.9%

February was a sedentary month for us here at Enlightened American. Sometimes, indeed most times when dealing with investing, doing nothing is the best course of action and for that, we [...]

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Portfolio -2.3% YTD Through January

THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: -2.3% through Jan, 2010 (my actual IRR, including cash balance)
DJIA: -3.5%
Nasdaq: -5.4%
S&P 500: -3.7%
DJ Wilshire 5000: -3.5%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): -5.1%

Our portfolio outpaced all major indices thus far out of the gate in 2010. As always, this outperformance can not be attributed to any sterling market calls. Yes, I was expecting [...]

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Portfolio +33.5% YTD Through October

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THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: +33.5% YTD (my actual IRR, including cash balance)
DJIA: +10.7%
Nasdaq: +29.7%
S&P 500: +14.7%
DJ Wilshire 5000: +16.9%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): +12.7%

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Portfolio +34% YTD but Cautious Going Forward

View the spreadsheet containing all disclosures for my complete equity portfolio, including initial entry points, YTD returns, total returns, etc. through September 30, 2009.
THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: +34.0% YTD (my actual IRR, including cash balance)
DJIA: +10.7%
Nasdaq: +34.7%
S&P 500: +17.0%
DJ WIlshire 5000: +20.1%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): +21.1%

September was kind to our portfolio. Obviously, I am  pleased [...]

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Portfolio +23.7% Through August 2009

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THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: +23.7% YTD (my actual IRR, which lags the equal-weighted returns)
DJIA: +8.2%
Nasdaq: +27.4%
S&P 500: +13.0%
DJ WIlshire 5000: +15.4%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): +14.5%

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Portfolio Performance: -18.1% YTD thru Nov 2008

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THE ENLIGHTENED-AMERICAN PORTFOLIO SPREADSHEET

Enlightened-American Portfolio: -18.1% YTD (including dividends)
DJIA: -33.4%
Nasdaq: -42.1%
S&P 500: -39.0%
DJ WIlshire 5000: -39.6%
Russell 2000 (smallcap): -38.2%

The portfolio sagged ever lower, finishing November down 18% for the year.  In his early years, [...]

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