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Hi @hank
Ya, quite the screw job, eh? Need to note all of this to our two U.S. senators and to your U.S. congress person.
Past this.............Allegiant will take up the non-stops vacated by Southwest from Bishop to Florida; but not until April. …
The money folks need to get off their arses and move the money to the U.S. markets. Not surprising for Aussie-land relative to their exposure to natural resources.
Asia real-time tickers: http://finance.yahoo.com/stock-center/
@MJG
Your question to me: "By the way, what did you think about the technical parts my posts? I was trying to be helpful."
Technical suggestions and observations are not a problem or concern, in my opinion or for me. I tend to use a mix of fundame…
Hi @Junkster
Thank you for the link read.
The article stated: In general, investors tend to invest in companies that have headquarters near where the live, a trend Openfolio data has shown in the past.
Guess I'll just travel global and live wher…
@MJG
You noted: "DavidV is not a very experienced or confident investor, and the market’s shaky start this year has only operated to reinforce his qualms."
Really? Please explain how you are able to define this condition/circumstance with DavidV.
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Hi @vkt and @Old_Joe
I witnessed and began to understand this transformation (management in particular) as I watched the "old management", most of whom were educated properly for their positions; but who had also moved "up" through the company and …
@Crash
Defensive, may be, may be not. Only 30 holdings, including some of that nasty energy stuff. Cash has outperformed for the past year or so.
What are the buy and sell points for XLU?
Performance for XLU is here.
Our house continues to attempt to invest in areas with a positive biased fluctuation; beyond this; the markets will continue to fluctuate, as we win a few and lose a few, eh?
Yes, this was written with a grin on my face.
Hi @TSP_Transfer
Thanks for the note about the end of the China CSI300 "circuit breaker". I read about this too, but had not posted yet.
Will be "interesting" at the least as to what takes place in the China Friday market opening.
Regards,
Catch
Hi @Ted.
I recall you were going to divest your equity holdings earlier in 2015.
Based upon your numbers, you have 20% in each of the above holdings for your total investment portfolio, eh?
Take care,
Catch
@Ted, thanks for this link.
Wondering why Bespoke would use only "price change" for YTD for this list. This method does not reflect the "total return" which for some of these sectors may be +2% more than shown for Bespoke's "price only". Surely not …
As noted above, the writer states: "In the investing world we can certainly set those goals, but we are powerless with regard to controlling the final outcomes. I have been investing for over 6 decades and I still do not find any consistent rhyme or…
@Ted. Thanks for the link. I will assume all of the charting is accurate; Mr. Rattner's comments are his own, of course, and one will have to bring/find their own conclusions as to the charts, indications, causes and effects, etc. into their own ove…
M*'s category list for foreign small/mid cap, not necessarily EM pure. Click the YTD column to sort returns through Dec. 29. More than a few active managers have done nicely for 2015 in this area. Always some of the right place/right time, eh?
At Old_Joe
If I recall properly from a news blip today (Dec 18) that U.S. output is still quite high.........
The Saudi's can still try to grind everyone else into the "sand" from production. But, Iran wants to sell, Libya needs to and what about a …
Hi @Old_Joe
Part of the recently passed "budget" from the house and likely to be passed by the senate too, is to allow oil exports, as well as expansion/extension of credits for solar/wind/etc.
http://www.vox.com/2015/12/17/10442030/oil-export-ba…
@Chinfirst
As to a "sub-sector" relative to energy, my first thoughts would/or will take me towards the large cap providers as with FSENX. My second thought would be a possible follow through with FSESX, as this fund is directed more towards the ser…
@Chinfirst
This list is from M* for the energy sector for mutual funds. There are duplicates of funds on this list, due to various classes of the same fund.
Click on the "YTD" or other columns to sort returns by best or worst.
Agree with @Mark, FE…
@Mark
Yes..........once the "tax harpoon" is pushed into a taxpayers arse; removal is almost impossible. One does know that the harpoon head is shaped for insertion, with removal not anticipated, eh???
Hi @Junkster
No longer an "investor" in HY from about 1 1/2 years ago; but I indeed pay attention.
I took a peek at some old numbers today just for the hell of it using only the etf HYG, although I never had monies in this holding.
I wanted to t…
Hi Ron,
Thank you.
I don't really mind that we currently do not have any snow and mild temps for the rest of the winter would be alright by me. The trees will have enough cold temps to allow them to rest enough, to awaken in the spring properly, eh…
A search will not reveal Mr. Robbin's past or current investment portfolio. So sad. :)
Wonder if his investment portfolio is shining above the rest, this 13th day of December, 2015???
Nope !!!
@msf @Dennis1
For those with an interest in this area of estate planning, is the below link with a few more pieces of information. Do note that not all states allow these type of deeds and 3 other states have a "Lady Bird" type of deed. As usual, a…
Hi @msf
Thank you as always for your insights, even with missing pieces of data; which are missing, as I am recalling from a verbal conversation of several weeks ago. I am aware of other types of "quitclaim" deeds. I do not know the type that was us…
Hi @Dennis1
Thank you for your time with this. I am aware of, but have not read through the IRS pub. you note. I am familiar with some of what is mentioned. At the very least and with my limited knowledge of tax code; the cost and sell basis of th…
@Dex
Ha.........well aware of college costs at this house.
Here is an excellent site I have used and posted previous at FundAlarm and here.
Lots of data..........plug in a state (list by state) or university name for a specific find.
Very intere…
Hi @VintageFreak
The charts are giving me investor "whiplash".............. :)
Side note observation: If not for the continued growth in sporting events from middle school through the professional level, this country would already be in a large …
Hi @Old_Joe
Read a similar article earlier today.
To note: 'Course we older folks with the longer time line know all too well about inflation, whether raging or creeping.......
For the link below I set the year for 1970 and $1 for a value and the c…
Other "fall-downs": Williston, North Dakota real estate (Bakken oil field area). Scroll down to the price history estimates.
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/614-4th-St-W-Williston-ND-58801/114503567_zpid/
After the first few sentences of the article is:
"STOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet's Stocks Under $10 has identified a handful of stocks with serious upside potential. See them FREE for 14-days."
'Course, there "may" always be a few winners in the equity …
Howdy @TSP_Transfer
Thanks for this data post.
I took note yesterday, too; as IEF was -1.05% and LQD was -1.33% if I recall properly. They both gained a bit today at +.37% and +.54%.
Yesterday also found most broad-based, active managed bond fund…
