This page will list my current holdings and past performance. I usually post a full evaluation at the end of the year.
My goal is to remain transparent and disclose everything except dollar amounts. My portfolio is small and nearly all my money is invested in what you see here (except for some emergency cash.)
(Note: There are some discrepancies relating to currency fluctuations and a small mistake with either the annualized return or the cumulative return (I'll get around to fixing these issues.))
Current Holdings
[x%] = Percentage of portfolio (not updated regularly; as of November 19, 2010)
* = original investment was a mistake (be careful with these)
Core Holdings (long-term investments)
Montpelier Re (MRH) - [21.3%]
Distressed Investments (usually contrarian bets, often on risky firms)
none
Special Situations [Liquidation]
Comdisco (OTC: CDCO) - [7.0%]
Comdisco Contingent Distribution Rights (OTC: CDCOR) - [17.0%]
Legacy Holdings (old; generally mistakes to be sold)
*Ambac (ABK) - [0.4%]
*Takefuji (TSE: 8564) - [0.0%]
Bonds
none
Cash
Cash - [54.3%]
Past Performance
2009 Year-end Evaluation
2008 Year-end Evaluation
2004-2007 Year-end Evaluation


Net Worth
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Historical Security Returns
(not updated regularly; updated to end of 2008)


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An eclectic blog chronicling a slow-moving turtle's attempt at gaining financial independence. I am an amateur contrarian investor with a value-investing tilt and influenced by macroeconomics. My risk tolerance is very high so treat everything I say as very risky... Also feel free to visit my non-investment blog describing my life and seemingly random thoughts...
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2 Response to permanent-portfolio
Your Porfolio sounds like too emotional and failed to beat average market performance.
MRH will probably take hit with Japanese disaster. It is your big holding. What are your IV estimate range for MRH?
Do you plan to add more if it gets sufficiently attractive?
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