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Hi Max,
Here's a few goodies that will impress you...one way or another.
These are not my original links from back in the day when I used to post a political/invesmtent thingy every few weeks; but a quick search landed these, and there are many mo…
Hi hank,
I'm still concerned with Jack's abilities, and that candle stick thingy...ouch! :):):)
Today (Monday) caused me to pause and consider some equity sells; but here I still sit upon the fence post.
Take care,
Catch
Hi AndyJ,
Thank you. I suspect you have hit upon some of the problems. One may consider, that if the fund was short the yen; that the fund may have also been long on some EU countries bonds. This could provide a double wham-o.
The yen, not unlik…
Hi msf,
You are correct. In review of my wording, I did not perform well with the message.
The hazard of writing too late at night, while being too tired.
The most important fact remains as to what is this fund doing to obtain such poor performa…
Hi bee,
I linked TGBAX from here and looked at M*'s chart. I have not used their charting before, but did set for a 200 SMA and the layout and lines looked a bit weird.
This link is at StockCharts, set for 3 years, weekly pricing basis, 50, 100 &a…
Hi bee,
Actually, and I say this obviously without knowing where market sectors are headed in the next 6 months and beyond with any certainty; that all or some of this fund may be sold near the year's end. We hold the twin fund of TEGBX.
D.O's r…
Hey Sven,
Thanks for finding this story. I did see a blip about this, but had not looked for the story yet.
The "Funds Boat" today, mentions a bit about how our HY/HI funds are starting to become face slapped more in the past two weeks.
I/we a…
Howdy Ginko and Maurice,
"" . . . by keeping interest rates below where the markets would price them, they are already breaking promises to owners of Treasuries in terms of yield. "
--I agree that bond-holders and cash-holders are losing out after…
Howdy Tony,
This question, of course; is your option of whether to note other portfolio holdings to the board.
Is the purchase of your indicated inverse funds being used to "offset" equity funds you still choose to hold, or that you hold no equit…
Howdy msf,
First, I very much appreciate your efforts; as well as the input from everyone, to help define this topic for me and whomever else is taking a read.
Perhaps my wording of "insurance" was not properly used; although you note that an o…
Ouch ! Bambi's parents faced a more difficult situation in Michigan starting last Nov 15 with the opening of firearms deer season........no less than 750,000 folks into the woods for several weeks. This is aside from other deer hunting with other th…
Well, as the survey has informally started; I will attempt to get these old brain cells in place.
---Fund Alarm: I liked the laddered affect for a given thread run. A brief look at a thread I had previously viewed and/or read through gave me the "…
Hi David and dedicated group. My only note/question at this time.
Is there a possibility of discussion threads being lost?
There are some threads that I copy/paste to save for further review; and would have to get a go'in on this, if discussion t…
Howdy Flack,
I sometimes talk back to the folks chatting about such things; be it from a web page or those projected to us upon the flat screen.
I am, by no means a brilliant investment thinker; but I do recall the 1st year after the market melt …
As to the boomers, or anyone for that matter; the ability to learn/study the basics of investments or particular sectors has never been easier; especially in the last 10 years and the development and placement of educational materials at the click o…
Hi Tony,
Thank you for your info. Reads like you had a most progressive 401k available; unlike the majority of plans that are much too limited in choices and function.
Stockcharts is the site I use to look at various movements; and while there a…
Hi hank,
I always pay myself a bonus each year, based upon our investment profits. The bonus is looking to be in jeopardy for 2011. Worse yet, is my projected hourly rate; at which I assume to be worth for the efforts; well, this is probably gonna…
Howdy Kaspa,
Thank you for your thoughts with your experiences with the 2X/3X bull/bear funds.
Not directed at you or anyone; but I suppose they are those who would think I/we at this house may be attempting to play a fools game with a portion o…
Howdy scott,
Thank you for your time with this. I will not disagree with watching and fiddling having the aspect of the little characters upon one's opposing shoulders each with their own plan.
Yes, the main questions are directed towards inverse…
Howdy msf,
Thank you very much for your insights into the "variations" that exist. I had peeked at Fidelity prior to my post and noted cutoff times for Rydex.
All of this is what will have to be part of a learning curve; and especially with the lar…
Hi Tony,
A short background note.
We started with Fidelity and IRA's more than 30 years ago. At the time there were not many opportunies for a "regular" mutual fund investor to wander among "sector" funds; with the exception of Fido and their s…
Hi john,
Thank you for your time in mentioning PRHSX. I recall Ted being in and out of this holding.
Its sector, along with utilities and consumer staples areas have held up this year. These are
the defensive equity plays that are connected to ov…
Hi PopTart,
Congratulations to all of you.
And you thought time flew by before.......watch how fast the clock seems to move now.
Sven and others noted about a 529 plan or similar. Although none of us know how tax laws will be changed going forwa…
Hi rono,
I suggested to, through a friend a couple months back, who in turn directed his friend to Liberty; as the his friend was considering selling about $4,000 face value of 90% silver he had been gathering for years. This thread reminded me to…
bee,
You may find a good choice with these........
http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1237&bih=748&q=meredith+whitney+hot&gbv=2&oq=meredith+whi&aq=2&aqi=g8g-m1g-S1&aql=&gs_sm=c&am…
Hey Old_Joe,
Here's a little somethin' to set on the table next to your easy chair while reading Ben's report; or perhaps it might be just as well suited in a picture frame hung on an opposing wall for a real "stare".
I printed and wore this at th…
24 or so hours after the initial posting and you expect a grand list, eh?
3 replies after 24 hours is a good showing, I will state.
I surely can't speak for the rest; but I would suspect some regulars at MFO feel great about the fact they are abl…
Hi Old_Joe,
The young'in in the tub could give new meaning to the near holiday song regarding "ches-nuts" roasting on an open fire....
Even though low voltage, you know too; that there is a lot of potential for a good jolt for a direct short/draw u…
Hi bee,
Thank you for the link.
Here is an interesting read; a book still upon the shelf at this house from about 30 years ago.
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6949
Take care,
Catch
One wonders how much Santa might have available in his bag of gifts; depending upon whether he is the Italian, French, German or American Santa.
A coin toss may do as well for the decision................
Regards,
Catch
johnN,
HA !
"Then I would graduate without a job for a while and college unemployments fees. Then I'll probably vote for the Pres ****... he'll help to pass law that will forfeit all my student loans and get more bail outs to pay for these loans a…
Howdy msf,
According to David, a new look is coming to MFO. I will agree, that I was more pleased with the message thread format at FA; but there are features here that are of benefit, too.
As to the off-topic; I don't have a problem with this are…
Howdy Mark,
This is a Costco link for an inexpensive Lenovo (they purchased IBM's pc div.). There are other vendors in this price range. These are "older" models....well, as the tech. turnover is so fast, I always am happy with what was "hot" a ye…
Mark,
Another thought, too; is too determine whether the "software" drivers are compatible or may be updated for any devices you having been using with your Mac. These would include, but not limited to: printers, a scanner, digital camera, etc.
…
Howdy Mr. Max,
You noted, " And what I'd been holding in an old Royce 403b until last July is now in a TRP Rollover IRA, ALL of it at the moment in PREMX. What I'm looking to do pretty soon, after my ducks get lined-up in a neat row, is to put som…
Hi PSA,
My inflation adjusted 2 cents worth.
As I don't recall your other bond fund holdings at the moment; I can only note about what you asked.
DBLTX and DBLFX do not offer what I consider to be bond diversification; although both funds have…
