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NOT Gates, but doesn't matter in regards to the "thoughts" passed along.
I saw this same "headline" again a few days ago from source "x" (I don't recall).
Attribute within the below link.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/schoolrules.asp…
A rare day as of late, when I actually had some sit time and watched this report on tv. The words I highlighted from the article.....well, to me; could be from a well written movie screenwriter/book or Saturday Night Live; a kinda "Man, I'd like to …
@bee
So, we're talking here, the 30% of millennials who may be able to save enough after paying student loans and all the rest, eh? This bunch could possibly save enough. Not so sure about the other 70%. I suspect some of them are hoping for a few b…
Hi @Alex
Here is a MFO thread from last August.
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/29251/what-grade-does-your-state-s-529-plan-get/p1
This March 2016 MFO link is from inside a related thread, and provides other links you find of …
@hank
Don't know. The way "things" are running in D.C.-land, the only thing I will predict is that there won't be much action on a health or tax bill in the near future.
Apparently, the big money doesn't really care about other circumstances as lon…
@Sven @Ted Thanks for the notes. Not that I don't know how to follow a link; as the chart post is much more work, eh?. But, to the point I noted that the pc wouldn't open the Barron's link at the time and I had to exit the household for an appointme…
I couldn't access the article at this time, so I don't know what was discussed or compared.
A general overview comparing SPY and IEV for the past 3 years.
SPY = +33.8%
IEV = -1.9%
Note: SPY is about +7.4% YTD and IEV is about +15.5% YTD.
So, yes; …
Hi @BenWP
France I Shares, ticker EWQ
From May 10, 2007- May 10, 2017 about +2.9%
The below graph is a compare of SPY and EWQ beginning at Jan. 4, 1999 through May 10, 2017.
http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?EWQ,SPY&n=4619&O=0110…
Hi @VintageFreak
Thank you for this note/reminder to those who may have an interest in such matters.
To your reference:
Expert 1, Bernard-Henri Levy. "I didn't think LePen would win".
>>>I don't understand why he would say, "Everyone" th…
Hi @expatsp et al
PTIAX and PONDX travel different paths, as one should expect with a flexible bond fund.
I would still favor Pimco, especially with current management and the magic sauce that is applied to many of their funds.
The below link i…
Hey, @Crash
More coffee, dude!
VINIX = $222.5 billion !!!
Pretty much the world owns some of this somewhere, eh?
http://financials.morningstar.com/fund/purchase-info.html?t=VINIX®ion=usa&culture=en-US
Wondering where your/my neighbor who is a single parent with 1 teenage dependent; who grosses about $60,000/year, but isn't covered by a company health plan and has to buy in the market place. Their health plans have a $6,500 annual deductible.
No…
Hi @Tony
Ya! I also viewed with 6 months (just before election) and for 1 year.
I wish I had more time for the "whole school"; including all of the individuals who have worked with the various methods.
Thank you.
Catch
SPY chart for 3 years with 50, 100 and 200 day moving averages, and RSI set at 14. RSI still below 70, for those who view such technical aspects; with 30 nearing oversold and 70 nearing overbought.
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=SPY&p=W&…
Hi @VintageFreak
You noted: "Err...I wasn't trying to be lazy and put you to work. Please accept my apologies.
Since funds make distributions and they are reflected in the NAV, they artificially depress the NAV. So likely the "portfolio value" of th…
Hi @VintageFreak
DODGX break even point, per this chart, includes all distributions. Dec. 28, 2007-Jan. 2013.
http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?DODGX&l=2260&r=3531&O=011000
I've watched Saturday Night Live since its birth and Spicer is as good, 'cept for the position he holds in this WH administration and the "skits" are for real, eh?
Hi @Ted
Good One !!!
Naw, only a combo of genetic and life experiences.
You well know, this is a good forum to help control out of range BP levels and the nasty chemical levels with the blood stream that can aggravate and/or cause problems.
My "Theory of Economics" Master's Degree is from Wossamotta U, from the home campus at Frostbite Falls, MN.
Though not providing a full understanding or base for investing, this degree; in conjunction with my "School of Hard Knocks" self study degre…
@bee
Well, Phoenix during rush hours will be one heck of a test.
As a long time techie person (1967), I'm always curious/watch/participate about how tech. travels into our lives and the changes that take place.
Curious as to the future for one poin…
@davidrmoran
Agree. I have always pushed those I've know over the years to invest early (compounding) and continuous, and let the distributions be reinvested.
Okay, no charts, graphs or data support for this, but.....
Reported that the baby boomers (born 1946-1964) are retiring at a rate of 10,000/day (don't know if this counts weekends, too). Although also reported that only 1/3 saved enough for a decent…
Hi @Derf
This most recent chart (6 months) and the chart (Oct. 2013 to present) I posted a couple of posts above/back (Apr. 24) both show the far right %'s you ask about.
These percentage numbers reflect the "time period" selected for "total return…
Hi @Old_Joe
Living not far from the Canadian border and having visited the country several times over the years and having a "Master Gardeners" certificate from Michigan State University; I consider myself qualified to state that the trees I have ch…
@davidrmoran
You are correct, this is not a $10K chart like at M*. This is performance based charting.
@Derf, some of the below may answer your question. If not, let me know here.
The below link describes a bit about how stockcharts adjusts their …
20% tariff on Canadian soft timber.............
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/25/new-tariff-on-canadian-lumber-should-send-a-stern-trade-message-to-the-world-commerces-wilbur-ross-warns.html
@davidrmoran
Here is a similar chart link to the one I posted, but this is for a 124 day/6 month time frame starting at the end of October, 2013.
Under the graphic, you will find a "slider" with the number"124 days". Place and hold the pointer/curso…
@davidrmoran
This linked chart is CAPE and SPY and DSEEX back to October 2013.
Total returns for this period are:
CAPE = 61.9%
SPY = 44.7%
DSEEX = 70.4%
What else are you attempting to compare?
http://stockcharts.com/freecharts/perf.php?CAPE,…
Hi @Old_Skeet
As to my write, I was curious about various bond related returns during the May-Nov period over the past 9 years, which looked back to the major market melt period. In retrospect, I could have included 2007; as this was the beginning o…
Are we not "seeing" a reflection of circumstances and actions reflective of social conditions, thinking and reactions to the circumstances???
A societal unwind.
Hmmm.......the top section still shows Europe (FTSE first) when I click the link; the other data areas below are U.S. related.
Well, anyway.......
@Ted , you may always "flag" the post and note that it is redundant.
Hi @Junkster,
S&P 500:
Jan 1, 1984 166.40
Jan 1, 1983 144.30
Jan 1, 1982 117.30
Jan 1, 1981 133.00
Jan 1, 1980 110.90
I have not dug through old data, but recall the end of August in 1982 as the turn around and the beginning of the upward r…
The one month return for the listed bond sector is, with the bold indicating recent price appreciation:
LQD, investment grade corp. bonds (3/4 digit tickers no longer highlight here)
--- YTD = +2.3%, 1 month = +2.8%
Average active mutual fund in…
