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@ Mona,
The insurance companies do need some whittling on. That's for sure.
I should have specified that the observation related to hospital systems. While the university hospital system in WA is hiring, the other non govt hospital systems are pa…
This.
"If someone is right wing or left wing on the media, who cares. Everything is biased. "
I don't watch CNBC much but when I do I glean the info I want and let the BS drift away. I watch Bloomberg since it is the only financial channel on my …
Robots. That is another huge area to watch. The Video reminded me if another retail outlet that is long gone. Jafco. You shopped around and picked up tags which were deposited at a central location. Then you waited for your item to come out on a con…
Interesting. I didn't know about the Qualcomm-Apple connection. Makes sense though as there has to be somewhat of a standard. This also opens a new targeted ad industry as people will get ads or coupons on their phones as they shop. That could be a …
"Personally, I think the future of tech is with companies that are innovating in terms of improvements of day-to-day life. Here's a somewhat odd note. I'd rather own the increasingly tech-y Nike (people wearing Fuel Bands and using shoes that report…
Scott,
I agree the new fund is something most won't understand but it has a fancy name. I also followed the Long-short fund but decided on a cheaper fund. That Pimco fund has done well.
I think the alt fund idea is still growing but the me too funds will suffer. If you have a known manager then it should sell well.
As far as Pimco goes maybe they grew too fast? There may be a time for them to go back to what they do best.
Catch, great links. Thanks for the repost. I as well do not understand all of this. But I need to know how this will affect investments down the road. Until just recently I was a big believer in GNMA funds. Uncertainty made me get out.
We do live …
Thanks Old Skeet. I had wondered the same thing. Oddly enough, I will have less access to the internet stateside as I do here. I have to go to a coffee shop or somewhere to access. Perhaps not a bad thing.
I broadened my international equities to give me more exposure to Europe. I have noticed that in the past six months my portfolio is tending away from the SP500 and more towards the Nasdaq. This was all part of rebalancing my AA.
For some reason these links with print mode attached are not loading on iOS.
MJFOX is a good way to invest in Japan but I prefer a more regional approach.
Just what we need, another federal behemoth of waste. Does anyone think this money would be in a lockbox just for people's retirement? Govt just loves to spend our money and they cannot stand to see money just sitting there.
A better idea would be…
Perhaps these acronym investments serve a purpose for some but when I hear about a BRIC fund I think about a fund that is like the Dow compared to the SP500 index with relation to emerging markets.
Matthews will be having a webcast on the 13th according to an email I received this morning. I think one can view these on Wealthtrack if they don't want to register on the Matthews site. The webcast is specific to the China slowdown and how it af…
Definitely check your end BWG. If you use any Firefox plug-ins, they might be the source of your problems. Something to look at and then come back with some specifics as Old Joe said.
I agree with cman. Politics and investing do not mix.
As for asset allocations I prefer Professor Wm. Sharpe's view that a 60/40 or even 64/36 stocks and bonds allocation is a better choice as it gives the best possible return at the least risk. …
@MarkM,
Thanks. I agree that most small investors would not be able to handle a drawdown like the 45% you mentioned, especially if there is no visibility. Perhaps this is why investors are fleeing EM's. Uncertainty is the worst thing any investor c…
The Warren Buffett of today is not the same Warren Buffett we all knew about years ago. There was a time when you heard about Warren Buffett on the news once a year during his annual hoedown in Omaha. The news would dedicate 30 seconds showing him e…
