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@MikeM and @MikeW
Note: GLD and IAU are twins relative to performance.
The below chart is pre-2008 market melt (May, 2006) to date.
Comparative chart for GLD, IAU, GDX (gold miners) and SPY (for equity reference)
NOTE:
Obviously, there are massive gyrations in the markets this morning.
Currently, at 5 minutes past the market open; there is no access to the Fidelity site for log-in.
I'm sure this circumstance is common to other vendor sites, too.
My pre…
@Derf
We don't do dice for investments and the Magic 8 Ball is in the shop for repairs.
I will check Khan Academy for die rolling data outcomes relative to investments.
@WABAC
2019-2020 flu season data was noted here recently; but this is the cu…
@Crash
I know this has been discussed several times over the years here. This link has several view points for data.
Always buy at least one lotto ticket a week, when living in Hawaii.
Cost of Living index, U.S. states
We humans are an interesting bunch, eh?
Free stock trades are kinda like a gas station offering a 2 cents discount per gallon of gas if one purchases $10 worth of product (chips, whatever) from the store area inside the gas station.
Yes, I'm bumping this to add a link for those who may have an interest in COVID 19. The page link is a global map, that I have found to be "decent" with update periods, when compared to other sources. This is not the only such data map for this subj…
Hi @hank and @MikeM
The block quote is a useful tool here that allows to define a body of text with muted high lighting, which identifies to readers a particular area of interest. Hank, your use of block quote just prior, in my view; is an excellen…
I don't use the quote function, but I will tag an individual to identify to whom I am responding about a statement or facts, as with @Gary1952 .
Obviously, some threads of any length may have short or long, but meaningful comments. I want to be sure…
Hi @Mark
At this time, I don't share the views in the M* write; but thank you for the link.
Our portfolio has it's equity side in the large cap growth area with technology and the side sauce being healthcare and medical technology equity. The techn…
@MikeM
Yes, that one will likely encounter a premium on the buy and sell side when dealing with physical bullion.
Note to self: don't write while short of time.
As to buying gold bullion, in my example; non-numismatic, as with American Gold Eagle or Canadian Maple Leaf, 1 oz.
One of the lowest cost Canadian Maple Leaf 1 oz, .999 bullion coins that I may purchase today (Feb. 16, 2020) has a 4.29% premium …
Thanks @TheShadow I saw a blip about this on Bloomberg.
Your reports end with the "Please retain this Supplement with your records."
I do believe I'll have to "retain" this post for further insightful comments that may arrive.
Thanks to those …
Hi @hank
You noted: "- I contended a while back (some other thread) that worker contributions tend to increase when markets are richly valued. Fidelity’s observations might support that."
Based upon my observations regarding 401k/403b plan particip…
@hank
I like this tidbit at the bitter end: "Ready to take the next step? Our team of Precious Metals Experts is standing by to assist. Give us a call today at 800-775-3504."
Dang, the words of a tv infomercial; or QVC or HSN. Buy now, cause we're g…
@WABAC
An easy discovery for Durable Capital Partners fees, etc.
Not unlike an individual investor, he has his set of thought processes, as to what he feels are investment choices that will be most beneficial going forward; to the profit side.
Hi @LewisBraham
Uh, yes. I took a chance on the read and expected something of value.
The primary take away is that the "customer" portfolio was more diversified after using advisor services; but not more profitable.
Oh, well.
Hi @hank
You noted: "you wanted to invest when the market was lower and plan to withdraw the money decades out when it was higher."
For the young ones so inclined and with the financial ability to contribute to a 401k/403b; I will presume most of …
This is the article author's take at May, 2018; laying forth that bonds again, are dead money. 'Course, those who watched know that many bond types had a decent 2019, eh?
Well, I don't know; you may judge for yourself from this six year chart. The…
Example of a product that has listed for many years, a kill factor for coronavirus; among other virus and bacteria types. It is not a false statement, but likely someone is picking on the product "for advertising" this, be it on the label or otherwi…
Hi @Gary
Puddnhead asked me in a post above, "I forget.....what tech do you own?"
My reply was to that question.
And to your question; yes, 30% of our total portfolio is invested into FTEC.
I've placed a Fidelity link below for this fund overvie…
Hi @Puddnhead
Yes, to the tech. question = FTEC (Fid. Tech.) @30% of portfolio holdings
Although offering a more diversified equity position, I'm not inclined towards SPY or ITOT and such; as there remain too many sectors I don't favor within thes…
Meanwhile, the flu and related in this country takes it toll. Aside from the deaths, the burdens placed upon the social structure causes other problems with students missing too much school, family members taking care of one another, lost work hours…
Regarding the Credit Karma tax program.
Is this a download program that may be completed "at home" and mailed (paper form); or is all of one's data loaded to their server, remains there; and then the completed document is e-filed by the tax payer?
First, @hank thank you for the link.
From the article, end statement: "He added that much of the money pouring into bond funds was part of a demographic trend, where older investors were taking less risk with their pension savings."
This reads…
Chart Watching, indeed !!!
Save those site pages as favorites. I view them with interest.
The very smart and competent traders will continue to have very large numbers to process on their U.S. tax returns.
Thank you, hank. For the moment, tis is the Bette Davis quote, eh?...........buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
And to add, here is a real time Asia/Pacific Indicies list.
This list is world indicies in alphabetical order.
Hi @Sven
I've been an advocate of Roth IRA's for the young one's, including minor children. I "bother" friends and family every 6 months with email "reminders". The neighbor recalled a conversation. In particular, I emphasize the long term compoundi…
