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Reply to @mrdarcey: Thanks for clarifying. My browser was set to load and play videos automatically but I have turned that feature off as of late. Too many such issues on this forum. I also think Kaspa's idea of links only is better.
Interesting subject and article Hank. There is another set of trolls, those who actually work for an organization. They infiltrate forums and spread false rumors and lies. The political committees have been pulling this kind of trolling as of late. …
I would hope that this incident has brought on new appreciation for what Accipiter does behind the scenes, and with a dial up modem at that. A big thanks to Accipiter.
Good to see ya back mikes. Those that want to opine on your portfolio will and those that do not feel comfortable doing so will not. Your original question was in fact two questions. One regarded your portfolio allocation and the other question focu…
Catch, I didn't jump back in after the responses so as to not step on toes but it did strike me as odd why mikes425 should not put up his portfolio here for discussion. It has been done many times before and I'm sure he knows this is a discussion b…
Reply to @PRESSmUP: That is the way I see it too and I have invested in a few new funds over the years. If the manager and the fund company stand the test and the fund is something I like, then I have no problems of putting in new money. Usually t…
Reply to @Accipiter: It is sad it has come to this. Warnings have gone unheeded. Thanks Accipter for your hard work and diligence. It has not gone unnoticed by most of us. All the best.
"The strategy’s investment team defines a frontier emerging market as a developing
country beyond the generally accepted 26 frontier emerging market countries
within the MSCI Frontier Markets index."
Okay, maybe the coffee hasn't kicked in yet bu…
Reply to @Crash: Maybe it depends on the reason for shorting. I always thought it was a form of hedging as in one hedging their bets. Then again, I'm getting older and definitions change.
Sharing your portfolio here will attract a lot of responses from some good experts. I would post it and see.
On the issue of whether to do it yourself or have an advisor, another thought would be to split your portfolio if possible and you run one …
I found this tidbit in the transcript of the managers roundtable webcast from Matthews.
"Just a quick word on the bond side―we have the full ability to invest across both U.S. dollar and Asian local currencies, in terms of the denomination of the …
Reply to @scott: I hope you will reconsider that thought now that the kabosh has been placed on incessant video links here. Most of us do want a good discussion.
I took the time to watch the Teresa Kong interview and while it was informative by itself, it didn't shed any light on the question in this thread. Let's see if Matthews responds to David's request.
Reply to @Old_Skeet: I agree regarding those Reits. My holding in ARYVX has shown good resilience and bounced back after losing its gains late last year. The EM funds are also coming back even while most investors were selling.
Where did you find this information?
Edit: Never mind, I didn't click on the pdf link for all holdings. It's at the bottom.
Not sure what to think about this action. From what I have gleaned out of Yellen's comments, rate are going to be low for …
Catch's list is an excellent resource. Swede, I hope you are not alone in this endeavor. If there are other family members then communication is imperative so as to avoid any confusion or argument later on. They can also help with some details.
Swede, good luck to you and to your mother. Our family was in the same boat a few years ago and having been to an attorney and a CPA really helped with matters. We were able to get the house switched over in my brothers name and sold a vacation prop…
Reply to @Kenster1_GlobalValue: I was thinking of recent acts like the banning of fishing in disputed waters except for Chinese vessels of course. That and the recent closure of airspace which has forced foreign airlines to change their routes.
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Most pilots do not start at flying 737s. The usual route is to fly the regional planes to start. These guys make very little money for their responsibility. I wouldn't say $49,600 is much better.
Reply to @TSP_Transfer: Thanks for that link. Spot on. A lot to think about with China building up their military and imposing their will on smaller nations in the region. This is not the time to go for the so-called peace dividend in the US. The…
Reply to @cman: Don't remind me about those international transactions. Before I fired Chase, they were charging me just over $7.00 per ATM transaction overseas. I was limited to $250 per transaction and $500 a day. Now I use Charles Schwab bank a…
I'm wondering how much the recent bit coin malware had effect on these circumstances? In any case I never understood the whole idea. Money has evolved somewhat during my lifetime. During my childhood there were still silver coins. Quarters and half …
It is political kabuki theater. The markets liked the comments. That could be used as proof of an improving economy while more and more people are out of work or are underworked. The recent back stepping on 0bamacare shows what business thinks of th…
Some markets have come back a little but there is talk of another drop in the near future. I would favor a dollar cost average strategy with a set target to lump sum money in.
