Updated performance:

-2.78% vs -0.45% for the benchmark.

No new thoughts beyond what I detailed a few posts ago.  I will be thinking long and hard about duration and my current bond mix.  As well, I will consider the stocks I hold.

My negative performance was due to poor stock choices, and a long duration in my bonds.  Also, a hedge which did not really hedge my portfolio, but did cause losses as the market went up.