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Howdy Hiyield007,
Huh, interesting that you mentioned SUBFX; as Old_Joe and I discussed this fund about 6 weeks ago.............should'da done more than discuss.
Among the unconstrained bond funds, which I believe M* can not sort properly, SUBFX i…
>>>Falcon's Eye was down in this same time period. Entering a ticker would populate the "site" look up list; but the fund name was not present in the name box.
>>>Navigator is not functioning as of 10pm this Saturday evening. Usual…
During the FundAlarm days, I contacted several well known online investment publishers and asked about an acceptable policy regarding quotes and/or linking articles.
The broad guideline was copy/paste of 200 words or less was accepted, and none had…
Not enough morn'in coffee,
This first link, at the second paragraph, of the Introduction section offers some detail regarding the Retail vs the Institutional Investor. My early morning take is that the Retail Investor is linked by name and type of …
Hi Anna,
I agree. I am sure, too, that there are enough folks who have walked away from the investment table they were at previous; and have no plan to return.
Take care,
Catch
Hi chip,
Okay, perhaps a strange question; but do you find any relationship to your current work in I.T. and all that is needed in this area of understanding and knowledge, that could translate into a better understanding or feel for investing.
I a…
Howdy MJG,
The original question area was to, "who is this retail investor?"; as is noted in the data posts regarding the transistions away from equity and into bonds and other areas.
I would merely enjoy knowing the data of "retail investor".
I …
Hi hank,
Excellent point; and this is what I am trying to determine.
Like any of us here; I am fine with data, as long as I can understand the basis of how the data is determined.
I have to know the input, to make sense of the output. Not unlike, …
Hi scott,
Agree; and also to the point that those who (retail investors) are likely unaware of how many etf's have become daily trading vehicles for a lot of big money flows.
I treat many etf's today as a proxy for those who may have been stock da…
hank noted: "First, there are legitimate reasons to pull some $$ out of stocks. Markets have roughly doubled since March, 2008. Provided you stayed true to your allocation model - meaning you bought during the downturn - you have booked some nice pr…
OK..............the OTC head cold med is better than ever.........
Good thing the investment boat is at anchor.
What is the reference for the funds you noted in your post?
Hi VintageFreak,
Fortunately for you, based upon your funds list for your 401k; your choices must be wide open.
99% of 401k's are so-so and continous barking dogs.
Take care,
Catch
Two thoughts, from others; regarding this interesting musical choice regarding burning and bonds....
1. This is about a man during the times of the American Revolutionary war per Bernie Taupin. It's England that is referred to in 'look to the East…
For Investor's link, use the right click on "here" and then open in new window for the full outside link.
For those less familiar with bonds, the article starts using the term "long bond", but the immediate notations of data are for the U.S. 10 ye…
Hi MoneyGrubber,
This link is for Fidelity's brokerage portion which can be set in place when opening an acct.; and with your possible choice of a rollover IRA. This page is a general FAQ, but do review the link at the left page edge for "investment…
In other words, this would not be the time to be "stuck" at Ocracoke island, attempting to reach Cedar Island; as the clouds to the east look threatning and finding that the last ferry has departed and the turn around drive to the north is too long.…
hank and OJ,
Neither of you misbehave; well, at least not here. :)
Other peoples money is needed for a society, or at least a modern society. Taxation is the most common form of this at all levels. This comingled money is needed to support local …
Howdy Derf,
At 8:05pm, my view indicates 2 comments, with 52 views by members.
Using MS IE 9 here. Perhaps reset your browswer and/or when viewing the post you noted; press the F5 key to refresh the site and look for any change.
Catch
Hey Hiyield007,
Was just about to "ping" you here to ask about the transistion that has been in place since about Sept. 13 in some of the HY/HI stuff. But, your list above tells the story. You have already moved.
We don't use HYG or JNK; but both h…
Hi johnN,
If you "edit" these tickers to caps; everyone will be able to hover for the name; and also right click here at MFO, for further review, via their chosen web site.
Regards,
Catch
Hi hank,
This part, ain't it true......... "You can't run a household this way!" However, you probably could - and maybe should - under certain circumstances if you coined your own money, made your own laws, had power to levy taxes, enter into tre…
Reply to @LarryH:
I read your post and the link problem. I also could not link your link using a "word name" nor the link info in your post. I searched the article and linked again; and now the link is okay.
I had a similar problem during earlier …
Hi VF,
I'm not very familiar with Vanguard funds; but as you note, Wellesley or Wellington will get you close to the 50/50 mix.
Or take a peek at VGSTX, which is a fund of funds.
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/funds/snapshot?FundId=0056&F…
Larry,
I had a link text with the same problem; displaying only a portion of the site. I will give this a go, as the article you linked is a very good read.
I could not name the link and get it to display properly either; however, this link below …
Hi randynevin,
Don't know if your reply is to me or "VF". What was jumbled about the tickers?
As to my reply, VF asked about Windsor/Windsor II and Wellington; and I threw in Wellesley for a further compare. However, I did not note the ticker for W…
Reply to @VintageFreak:
One note regarding the person's investments, is whether the acct. is sheltered (401k, IRA, etc.); as PLDDX (437%) and some other Pimco funds have hefty turnover rates which could have a negative impact on non-sheltered tax r…
You won't lose your fine relationship with anyone, by recommending PLDDX. The fund has a most decent record, including 2008. PLDDX has a bit more zip than PSHDX; and the PSHDX fund should deliver a steady, but lower return; as the ultra-short end of…
Hi VintageFreak,
VWNFX, large value, yield = about 2.1%
VWELX, moderate mixed allocation, yield = about 2.9%
VWINX, conservative mixed allocation, yield = about 3.1%
For the above:
2008 2009 2010 2011…
Hi CathyG,
You noted: "I am confused about your TIP recommendation. Aren't TIPs best used to combat inflation when one expects a recovery and not a recession? The negative yield doesn't bother me (since I don't withdraw any funds to live on) as lon…
Howdy bee,
This link is a small list of short and long term returns.
Bank Loan funds
Also, go to the Resources drop down meun here, select Navigator, then at the fund search box......type floating .......which will generate a long lis…
Reply to @Old_Joe:
Ha.........., ya; reminds me at times over many years when speaking with a design engineer at their corp. home nest and hearing the "but it can not do that". My last statement was that I would most assuredly be the one to meet t…
Hi Accipiter,
Your thoughts about this; of which, I have been following this story for several days.
MS claims to have an IE fix in place tomorrow.........Friday, Sept 21.
MS IE, zero day cootie
We do run Java on home pc's, per some company nee…
Howdy AndyJ,
You noted: " There's nothing irrational about buying/owning diversified bonds in general."
Whew.........as I have been wondering if the old investment gyroscope had a bearing going bad.
Thanks, Skeeter...............always like the wheels things.
Personal overview, is whether or which area(s) may have the "wheels" falling off.
Kinda like NASCAR. Everyone is supposed to follow the rules; but you too are well aware of all the cute…
Yes, watched a tv story about this last year on Charlie Rose program.
Hey, I forgot to mention to you. One of your recent post(s) noted about the use and related of social media and of course, all of the interesting apps that keep coming to the mar…
johnN......whether one considers something O.T. or not; you have placed the links into the O.T. section. Forget the old FA days notations.....................
You are using precious time to note O.T.; ........a superfluous redundancy
