12/08/2014 meeting accounting documents

Attached are the finacial accounting spread sheets and the Scottrade statement closing 11/30/2014.

I have made some changes to the spread sheets to address computation errors due to rounding. Contact me if you have questions and wish to hear some derogatory comments about computer programers, the logic of “help” screens, and the helpfulness of VPN connections. There will be some more changes in the future to address the “petty cash” problem. Note, the total amount of dollars is correct and now matches the Scottrade statements. read more

OTM Market Update – December 6 – still buying

  • The S&P large cap index gained 0.4% last week, rising to 2075.37.
  • The Russell 2000 small cap index rose 0.8% last week to 1182.43.
  • Long Bonds (TLT) lost 1.1% last week to 121.09.
  • Asset Allocation Model: unchanged. 52% Stocks, 27% Bonds, 20% Optional.

As has been true the past four weeks, the S&P technical model says BUY in all periods.  The month of December is also traditionally a good month for the market.

The broad market indexes, as well as long term bonds, are BUY in the technical model.  A 4% correction in the S&P would not presently violate any trend lines, so don’t be surprised (and don’t panic) if you see a bit of volatility and some profit taking before the end of December. read more