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Howdy Old_Joe,
Now I wasn't picking on Maurice.........as the note was not a direct reply. Just a broad overview of "careful what one wishes for". As a form of "power" from the "I know something you don't know" and the inability for congress folks …
Hi Sven,
Thanks for the info link..............we may add our name to the list and also with LSBDX.
Can't knock, that for bond fund managers; that it has not been a fun year to determine this market sector either.
Looking at all of these areas f…
Hi OJ,
Now, you better keep in mind that "we" are still track'in which books you check from the library; heck we're track'in every book you buy, too. Gotta keep a list of who may be reading conspiracy type books; you know, we never know who to tru…
I'm sure all of this is legal....FBI, etc.; per sub-section 27, of paragraph 6, under the "other uses" definition of the "Patriot Act", as revised and extended.
Hey, OJ.
Hell, I'm still work'in at 6th grade math review at this house. I have not taken the tests listed in your post, but will try to get some time later tonight for that.
The below was sent to me in March, 2008. Obviously, the subjects/topics…
Hi Rick,
This is Artisan's link...center top, click onto "how to invest" , the drop down menu will list "third party", which indicates Schwab, Fidelity and TDAmeritrade.
Fidelity indicates it is available at their web site for purchase.
http://…
Hi johnN,
Can't disagree that muni's have had a very nice run in 2011, and out performed many taxable funds, but all of our monies are within tax sheltered accts........until we start to draw from them.
Thank you,
Catch
VWINX I would not place all my chips here or with any fund; but very low ER, has ridden the storms of 2011 well, and look at the middle three letters of the ticker.
A nominally conservative fund, which may provide a good blend with other choices…
Hi hank,
Based upon my understanding of the current "tax cut" program, which reduces the SS pay-in; the "promise" is that the shortfall of input cash will be removed from the "general fund" and placed back into the SS program.
Ironically, the gen…
Hi johnN,
Could be 99% are pissed about something, the other 1% have already journeyed to Arizona or Florida for the remainder of the winter months.
I have not a clue about the 2012 pres. tally for 2012. I suspect the outcome will be closer than …
Howdy Anna,
Rono mentioned a few things about dear, old Michigan.
You must note what I write attempts to find me in the middle of the political turf wars of today, which find the zealots of both major parties hanging off the ends of the weak tre…
Hi rono,
'having no intention of mixing funds'
Huh...........same exact thought for me, hearing his words. After that point, I did not view his testimony further.
Basically stating that he/others didn't plan for things to work out that way; bu…
Morn'in Ted,
Your noted; " In my opinion, as 2011, the place to be is in longer duration government and corporate bonds."
You are stating then; that as was 2011, 2012 will be in favor of this sector of the bond side of investments, versus equity,…
Morn'in Ted,
Thank you....interesting read, and this quote attracted my attention:
"’Dangerous’ Treasuries
William Eigen, who runs the JP Morgan fund, said that while he is disappointed with his “flat” performance this year, he isn’t unhappy wit…
Howdy msf,
Thank you again for your recent posts and the technical aspects you detail and define. Kinda like many of us here know about using a 4 speed manual transmission; but we always don't get the time or have the attitude or appitude to be co…
Howdy Mike,
We presume your rollover will be to Vanguard, yes?
You may consider:
VBMFX V's total bond index, which held up well in 2008-2009
VWINX This fund runs about 60% bonds, 40% U.S. equity.
VTINX Slanted towards bond holdings, w…
Hi hank,
You are correct. This is just a broad look at the area related in the original post.
Not unlike other investment sectors, one has to look and guage what a fund or index really may consist or contain.
Many bond funds listed as investmen…
Howdy Investor,
You wrote: "I would be cautious in investing in long bonds especially in a fund form. Insurance companies typically buy long bonds in the bond form to meet their long term obligations and they can hold these bonds to maturity. If yo…
Morning Coffee,
This note is also posted to the other recent "zero coupon" post.
The various replies in this thread pretty much cover the facts about "zeros"; a bond that has value at maturity in "x" amount of time, but that does not pay a curren…
Hi MikeM,
The various replies in this thread pretty much cover the facts about "zeros"; a bond that has value at maturity in "x" amount of time, but that does not pay a current or ongoing yield via a distribution, in the case of a bond fund.
Man…
If you have not seen the movie, check your local library or your favorite source.
The context of this very short scene is not fully related.....and I will not detail more; if you have not viewed the movie.
But, a few of the words have true meaning,…
Hi MikeM,
You have received some very good info; and I note that OJ mentioned a discussion we had about some this. I will attempt to get back to this with my 2 cents a bit later. Have to hit the road for a bit.
I will "edit" this post section, bu…
Hey hank,
Still using an older Mr. Coffee type.........but, caffine is caffine, eh?
Your note about the app for Ipad, and I know they having been pushing this on Bloomberg; continues to remind me of the enormous changes in technology, of which; …
Hey hank,
Now there you go.....................you're gonna get over stimulated. Shut that monitor down/off.
'Course, I note this to you with a very large smile upon my face.
Get that data and make good use of same.............
Take care of yo…
Hi MJG,
Kinda early for possilbe full function of the brain cells at this house; and today's "to-do" list is already too big. Past all of this, I will attempt a few trinkets of thought.
"My original submittal advocated ignoring daily market pertu…
Hi Investor,
I saw this, this morning, too; but had to get going on work.
This YouTube link, may be handy for some for watching and listen as to what is happening.
Thank you and take care,
Catch
Hi bee,
FSAGX +6.5%
FFGCX +5.6%
FDVLX +4.9%
FINPX -.15%
DGCIX -.17%
DPFFX - .22%
Will be watching carefully and have the unload equity gun cocked.
Take care of you and yours,
Catch
Hi scott,
Amazing....especially this....."retail investors have withdrawn $214 billion from domestic equity mutual funds since the beginning of 2010. "
So, after the fire ball run in 2009; which was really set in place, at least by simple charting…
Howdy Tony,
This house will consider exiting some equities if this thing holds for a few days. Tis not difficult to discover a reversal of the same magnitude; although equity fund managers surely would like another month of the good stuff.
Take …
Reply to @johnN:
That would be Santa Claus and select staff members (traders and the machines).
Elves and all others please form in another line.........................
Ya think this thing really has a sleigh and reindeer, ready for travel?
Hi MJG,
"Econs favor assessing results in the aggregate over a long term horizon."
I will have to presume, as I do not have access to data; that many "Econs" did not fare well in the market melt of 2008; as they were unable to determine what was …
Howdy kevindow,
First and foremost; while any of us may disagree upon who or what is good, bad or ugly about the system of money and all related matters in this country, I fully expect and want no one to become pissed off and not remain at this si…
Hi randynevin,
Here is a link at MFO from a few days ago, inside of the "strong/weak dollar" thread.
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/index.php?p=/discussion/comment/6279#Comment_6279
Take care,
Catch
