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dog·ma/ˈdôgmə/ Noun: A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
I do think that my formally under-educated mind will have to have "dogma" as my word of the day.
MJG noted early in his write that one is eit…
Hi scott,
"I shorted bonds a few days ago and that's working (finally, at least for the moment.)"
That would be a "nano-moment" in today's market place, yes ?
Regards,
Catch
Hi hank,
Well, I will presume the question relating to the 10 year T yield and related yields are now so low: when is there is not any value in "just the yield". I suspect that the lows for yields in the 10 and 30 year T's will have a difficult ti…
Goodrich.........yes; but the writer failed to mention that the company is likely being purchased by United Technologies. Not sure what the writer is trying to imply with this particular note.
Reply to @Investor:
Imagine the electronic link for an employee, not unlike our choices here, after clicking the ticker symbol; where we are able to venture to various locations to obtain fund data.
Part of their investment decision making for t…
Ah, the grand plan would be a "federal law" for 401k, 403b, 457 or similar retirement programs to be mandated to offer a Schwab type of plan (a personal account) or a Fido brokerage acct. type and/or what any other vendor may provide that is similar…
Howdy xorion,
Nice to "see" you here.
Thank you for the link.
The finviz link I placed does update, but may be delayed 15 minutes. I have not checked. A F5 page
refresh always provides new numbers, and I recall the page will auto update every …
One may choose a couple of Greek bonds:
2 year = 62% yield
10 year = 172% yield
'Course, there is not a guarantee that one may receive one's money back.............
I would have to require some collateral for such a loan........perhaps some owner…
Howdy scott,
You will be selling your position in RNSIX based upon the outcome of the trial; and the implications? Or are you concerned that folks invested in any DoubleLine related funds are going to be pulling monies?
Regards,
Catch
Howdy BobC,
One must consider that the only moral/ethical option remaining in investing is to invest only in individual company stocks or bonds, where the individual has a full understanding of any moral, unethical or other personal considerations …
Howdy Archaic,
Gotta go do some outside work while the weather gods are smiling upon our part of Michigan........but, a few quick cents worth.
This fund type is positioned a bit like DBLTX, although neither are similar to FSICX, which is more of …
Reply to Gary,
I stumbled across the news in a story of which I don't recall; on Sept 13. I did look at this site for followup, as they offer some Fido news without being a member. This link is a good overview.
http://www.fidelityinsight.com/news/…
Howdy MJG,
Thank you for the write. As my time is limited today (likely from too much "muda"; I will only say (with tongue planted firmly in the cheek), "if investments would just stand still and not be moving targets, my "muda" and profit score w…
Howdy Scott,
For me, the most troubling/implied aspect of backing from the other CB's, is that the Euro Zone banks are not willing to provide overnight or other term length loans amongst themselves..... a credit squeeze/freeze. This is not good !
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Hi Greg,
You stated:
IMHO the very best solution would be to increase productivity which would help unemployment, exports, and increase the tax base. This ultimately is the solution that we must strive for, and I believe BOTH Democrats and Republ…
Hi Scott,
Are we seeing/watching the equivalent of the "Hail Mary" pass of a football game; continue to evolve in the world of global finance???
I just get so peeved with all of the posturing and "words". I/we at this house do our best to sort ou…
AH !!! The battle of egos, eh??? Her reply was made, but could have been something like........."Well, okay then; give me your considered lowest amount."
Hi Investor,
I, too; would prefer a read only for those not signed in.
I suspect there are those who post through a pc that is not their own...work/company.
Thanks for your input, too; related to the other problems.
Catch
Hi Investor,
I suspect a major consideration is "who" will support the euro currency value? The article noted the Swiss; and one may presume support from our Federal Reserve; and likely there are other entities.
I note this, as not only the reduc…
Part 2, continued from above, Fundmentals portfolio offering
FVALX, INTLX: These Forester funds have demonstrated the ability to limit losses by going to cash when conditions so indicate and they do so without worrying about whether they will fully…
Hi Accipiter,
Thanks for ringing my bell. I recalled and found the FA archives link I had in the pc favorites list.
>>>>>matt, is this the portfolio mix you have on paper ???Posted by: Fundmentals
Date: November/December 2009
Subj…
AARRGGHH !!! Can't find the electronic folder for Fundmental's MMLL funds composition.
Anyone have the electronic version (saved word doc or ?) that they may post here???
I will check later tonight or again on Friday.
Regards,
Catch
Hi Cathy,
While I have been a long time "into meditation"; I have not yet found the "golden globe of knowledge and wisdom"; and have not had any amazing thoughts after staying at a "Holiday Inn Express"; I find only 3 investment worlds that are no…
Hi matt,
Thank you. I have all of Fundmentals writes stuck somewhere in this pc. I have not had the time to pull the files for a "look".
Regards,
Catch
Howdy Gandalf,
The "diversified" question is a good one. When I first started posting the portfolio at FA, I considered how to attempt to present an overview of the funds by a "category".
This is not an easy consideration; based upon the nature of…
Hi bee,
We hold a small position in CAMAX; and it reminds one (recently) of the moves seen in some of the Fidelity sector funds over the years..."a be ready for a + or - swing of 5% on a given day".
I have not dug through or did a M* check on thi…
Hi Scott,
We've both posted similar stories.
I have listened to Bove; and I am not sure how he measures in his mind the conditions and/or circumstances that cause him to be so cheery about some banks. I am not a finanacial sheet analyist; but I c…
This house's preferred cash position is zero, but we do have 8% that should be out of the house, having an investment "job", and mak'in some money.
Somewhere in the below list is where our cash is usually parked.
FTBFX Fid Total
PTTRX Pimco Tota…
Reply to @Anonymous:
I will second fundalarm's below....."huh?" Desota, have you a document or an explanation of your statement? "We" don't understand the statement.
Thank you and take care,
Catch
Accipiter/OJ/et al,
I recall MSN and/or some other sites that needed a "space" after the "comma" when entering a list of ticker symbols. I suspect this is site specific from programming features, but may have an affect for a particular browser bei…
Hi Accipiter,
Will check the messages....just returned home and supper prep next.
ALSO, Investor; I too, really like the color palette above, for the linking. Very easy on the eyes and still gets one's attention.
Catch
I was not presenting that if "I" spoke with Bob C.; that I would not get a check in the mail to him. He could return or not cash a check; but I sure as heck would expect him to retain his rightfully "earned" money.
I also understand finding someone…
I can not and will not offer any prediction based upon what I think I see for any trends, either fundamental or techinical. The best this house can do is to attempt to keep both feet in different waters for the best end result; with the full attenti…
