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Hmmmmmmmm.....
TampaBay, a few hundred days ago had some nasty going on here and there was an exchange; and the thread was killed. But, the circumstance for the kill was righteous. I recall reading the whole mix. I doubt few here knew the thread ha…
Hi @Old_Joe
You noted: "A new poster took exception to it, and for reasons not made clear, it was therefore excised from the discussion board."
A post existed at the discussion board and was removed? I presume you read the post and then discovered i…
@Old_Joe and @PopTart
OJ, I'll be in his town on Friday. Do you suggest that I have a "chat" with him about respecting the "elders"? Nothing as drastic as "Godfather" stuff, though.
A nice overall of the market place and drivers than may keep the multi decade bond market bull in place.......among other factors.
And, yes again; this time is different.
Hi @Old_Skeet
An interesting observation regarding increasing rates.
One who think a company would want to reward a longer term customer, eh?
Very good points to consider.
How does a new insurer assess how to properly cover a house? Have you had …
Hi @FD1000
You noted: "and I have heard it for years already, even a broken clock is right."
Might you explain, "I have heard it for years already". Heard or understand what (?) regarding this thread subject and/or the links provided by @hank
Thank …
Hi @Old_Skeet
You noted: "but, let me ask a question. How much of the reflected outsized performance for the securities shown in the chart was the result of the FOMC's bond buying program? Generally, back then most bond yields fell as bond valutati…
Hi @expatsp
Currently, FCBFX . Chose for active managed during the potential updraft in yields over the past year or so. We use this particular fund as our accounts are with Fidelity.
@Old_Skeet
I don't know and can't predict whether large organizations and likely not individual investors would be selling "enough" bonds to meet margin calls. If equity markets are headed to the toilet, generally speaking; at least U.S. gov't. Tre…
A Michigan morn'in to you @hank
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
I had hoped that someone here would have discovered"statements" from congressional folks as to the "public foulness of Scaramucci's mouth"; and posted links here.
I'm neithe…
Listening to stories from my father's friends and family relatives (at least those who would talk about the war) helped add to my natural curious side when I was a young'in. My first WW II tv exposure to the visual side with narration and some descr…
So, ya'll (MFO'ers) hadn't provided any linkage...................other than the connector in the original post.
Don't know about the original copy/paste article; but how much of the money for such areas of the senior world come from "Medicaid" pay…
@Crash @Ted
RPGAX a fund of funds???
24% of holdings are other TRPrice funds, yes. But, the fund has 1,361 holdings indicated.
Hardly a fund of funds, IMO.
This is a young fund, but the 3 year return is at 5.2%, versus a category average of 2.3%.
T…
Hi again @bee
Opps, you did have the question; which fund?
I would vote VWINX, too. We have some money in this fund.
A chart compare of the 4 funds starting with Jan. 1999.
A few points:
---one may see the market melt area
---also reactions to th…
Hi @bee
A few quick observations, with a quick read of the article, as outside chores await.
---Writer didn't note whether the investments are all, any or partial IRA monies
---Writer didn't note any other income/living sources
---Writer didn't st…
Hi @Old_Skeet
First, we have not been front or back loaded fund investors, and have never used an advisor. I recall discussions with a friend back in the early 80's about an investment club he helped organize and they were going to use a local Mer…
@Paul_Katzeff
Two points about the data.
You noted: "As a group, they are on track to replace a higher portion of their pre-retirement income once they retire."
Are millennials replacing a higher average wage, percent wise, than the other generation…
Hi @Ted
Oh, its okay.
I'm thinking of a running theme here and wondering how high the french numbering count will achieve before the smooth and calm takes place again.
Surely your links are appreciated and there is more than enough space in the MFO…
@hank
Ok, now you're not supposed to be making us work this much.......too damn hot in Michigan today.......although beats the hell out of winter.
I see you didn't want the storms anymore and pushed them to the east coast..................
Anyway,…
Hi @willmatt72
I agree. Perspective adjustment periods, yes?
The current short lived adjustments are nothing like the volumes and swings that began after Halloween of 2007 through the spring of 2008.....that quiet period before the storm.
I'm wait…
@Old_Joe and @Maurice
I recall reading comments somewhere when the CFL's first began to appear and questions related to the hazardous waste when a bulb was broken. Bad enough for the kids running around the house and now there is more than glass in …
Hi @mrc70
You noted: " my daughter's Education IRA"
Do you mean a 529 "education" account or does your daughter have a Roth IRA that will be used for education?
Thank you.
Catch
JULY 6
Still wondering where the big money moves with many sectors getting the whack.
chg | %
ITOT -0.94%
FREL -1.82%
HEDJ -1.11%
FHLC -1.57%
LQD -0.26%
IEF -0.19%
EDV -1.30%
HYG -0.25%
Thinking about how many "part 1, 2, 3, 4's, …
Hi @David_Snowball
Yes, I recall the fund you mentioned and Mr. Arnott; with the connection to Pimco.
I watched this fund for a few years wondering where it was traveling to and why it held the chosen investment sectors. I don't watch anymore.
T…
So, the author; in view of his scenario of future investment growth going into the toilet, would still expect these online "returns" will be in place???
Quote: "By comparison, annual percentage yields of 1 percent or more are available in online sa…
JUNE 29
No, not an everything list and the same list from the 27th of June.
Gonna need some Preparation H if this continues.
Hey, ask someone you know who has the inside track; as to where the money is flowing.
Thank you.
chg | %
ITOT -0.82%
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401k/403b accounts likely have other available allowances included.
When attempting a test "buy" via a Fido IRA, the select function box doesn't display any choices; which would normally be buy, sell, trade, etc.
This page link still indicates "clo…
Me be thinking the boomers have started and will continue to "unload" property/housing. 'Course, this may mean the "kids" get the home, too. But, many of the "kids" don't live near their parents area and will likely sell the property; as they won't …
Howdy @djchappy
You noted, relative to IOFIX: " I put in the request on stock charts. Next day it was there. Pretty easy actually."
The StockCharts inclusion for fund tickers is at least 2 years of data, unless they have changed the policy. They ma…
Hi @Maurice,
This is a good 1st page to visit when viewing funds, etf's and what ever other ticker you choose to enter at the top right in the "search". The search box is pretty much available at all Fido pages and one doesn't need to be signed in t…
Howdy @Ted
Gee, I don't know. When I channeled with Rod (Serling) he felt comfortable with the statements.
He reminded me of two of his early quotes, "There is nothing in the dark that isn't there when the lights are on." and "It may be said with a…
