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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…
Morn'in Cathy,
My first step would be no further than to contact Bob C, here at MFO using the private mail function associated with our user names. In this age of cell phones and all things electronic, it would be an easy first step. Getting the a…
Howdy circa33,
Just 5, eh? I think I may need another coffee, first.
First, to preface the choices based upon 50% of the monies being in FDRXX.
Cash reserves, although safe from loss of value on the initial investment will have a loss of "purcha…
Morn'in Investor,
I can not readily find a video and/or statement from Mr. Bernanke regarding your reply to my write about "inflation". I do not have more time to spend on this; so I will have to maintain that I recall seeing him utter this statem…
Hi Cathy,
I failed to also note that the CME (Chicago Merchantile Exchange) has again raised the margin amount for holdings a gold futures contract; and I recall a blip from perhaps Tuesday, that China has also changed some type of requirement reg…
Howdy johnN,
Well, a little venting, eh? Venting can be healthy.
I must note that I did reply earlier to you that I only had water to drink. My last adult beverage was some wine several months ago. Actually, I should probably have more wine for…
Howdy Cathy,
Well, from an almost close sorta fella. I expected gold at $1062, I believe in Mar, 2010 and it got down to around $1140 and then UP. So, my record is not steller. However, I suppose I will offer my best guess.
Gold perhaps a near te…
Reply to @johnN:
Morn'in...........john, me only drink was water. The write was just a thought that passed through the brain cells for a brief period of time.
Catch
scott,
Some businesses should just be left to fail, from lack of a plan !
And yes, guess the BofA will be able to cancel those asset sales and email the employees about not being dismissed. Ah, the employment numbers will turn positive any day no…
Howdy Mindy,
Just my private thoughts; but Mr. Perry has appeared to already have placed his foot into his mouth, in a very deep fashion. I find the impression of a mega-ego for the fella.
And yes, I am in a feisty mood this morning.
Regards,
C…
Hi Investor, Yes....monetary ! Thank you. I edited the word.
Hey, just hav'in some fun. But, it really would be a statement I would like to hear from him. A kinda...."ya'll need to get ur stuff together."
Still not a fan of what this private bank…
Howdy BobC,
As always, thank you for your input. In agreement as to the mixes; as this house has a blend of numerous bond funds, including some of those you noted. We've created a "fund of funds" with the bond funds...:); in an attempt to obtain ov…
Reply to @johnN:
One must presume Mr. Gundlach will maintain the mortgage securities aspect of this fund; but, he did not make any direct statement regarding the fund relative to his overall market perspective.
There are many other funds that one …
Howdy Investor,
I recall actually hearing/seeing the statement about inflation when his was speaking somewhere. I do not throw out this type of info willy-nilly; and will attempt to find the statement. He may have stated what you note in addition.…
Howdy ron,
We're always pleased to have input about our holdings. The discussions help keep all of us alert, eh???
As to the numerous holdings. We have several retirement accounts that can not yet be consolidated/rollovers. So, when attempting to …
Reply to @johnN:
john....not to you and thanks for the links. I have heard Mr. Buffett speak to both topics in the links. I do not agree with what he sees/finds; although he seems to be a down to the earth thinker. I feel he has underestimated the …
If BofA continues to offer to sell off its various assets and continue to reduce their workforce; they may have enough money remaining to "only" finance part of a political campaign.....
'Course, in reality; one may wonder how monetary sick BofA rea…
Hi scott,
Just keep a shak'in me head; and at the same time keeping it held high for clear thinking to the investments.
BUT, the lack of ethics and high moral standards; well, I sorta understand; but of course, this method of thinking is not eve…
Howdy All,
A followup article(s) regarding this trial.
AUGUST 22
http://www.pionline.com/article/20110822/PRINTSUB/308229941
AUGUST 19
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/08/gundlach-jurors-comment-tcw-trial-elevator-judge-west-cour…
Reply to @fundalarm:
Hi,
Home too late after a long and busy day, to be surprised that TIPS did not hold up well as I would have expected. This action gave our TIPs funds a good face slap.....ouch.
Only can say a big....hmmmm from this house.
P…
Reply to @Maurice:
Hi Maurice,
The "MI" is for Michigan.
Agree about buying a used car from an unknown owner. We would shop this area buying from a good owner.
Regards,
Catch
Reply to @fundalarm:
From the earlier years when he used the name "Charles Atlas". :):):)
In jest, I post this link to avoid any law suit.....
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=charles+atlas&hl=en&sa=G&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=5ikk2ir…
Hi JR,
One may suppose there are those who feel guilty about buying a new car. We just happen to have a pattern of a new car every 10-12 years. We drive the vehicle to a point of not be in disrepair as to cause a hazard to our, or anyone else's wel…
Hi hank.................
The birth of funds/etf's in recent years seems to follow the "Build it and they will come" scenario, eh?
I think a higher % of investors do not understand investing, period !!!
Tis the old, "don't know the difference bet…
Hi johnN,
The big question, eh?
We all have our different views of this.
You have access to different fund types via your TSP, than do I/we.
You also prefer individual issues, vs funds for your taxable accounts.
Our account holdings are not subje…
Reply to @Investor:
Howdy All,
First, I am not so sure that Mr. Catch is fully alert this Thursday morning, but I will attempt this.....
TIPS, as I/we have used them today and in the past are viewed at this house as not so much an inflation fighte…
Reply to @CathyG:
Howdy All,
First, I am not so sure that Mr. Catch is fully alert this Thursday morning, but I will attempt this.....
TIPS, as I/we have used them today and in the past are viewed at this house as not so much an inflation fighter;…
Howdy All,
First, I am not so sure that Mr. Catch is fully alert this Thursday morning, but I will attempt this.....
TIPS, as I/we have used them today and in the past are viewed at this house as not so much an inflation fighter; but are indeed ano…
