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Derf
davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
A question you may want to ask . If one was to split assets in to two pools, 1 under their management & the other self guided ,would you pay fee on total or just half ? I think I know the answer, but will wait & see if others have tried this…
@MikeW: After two up days.
VMVFX =+1.49%
SPLV =+ 1.94
XMLV =+ 2.16 Looks good !
SPHD =+ 1.78
USMV =+ 1.79
@MikeW: Just some other numbers to throw into your thoughts.
Have a good weekend, …
“We do think that after a short period of stabilization, markets will likely regain previous highs, and hence we see this sell-off as a medium-term buying opportunity,” they say.
What is a medium - term buying opportunity ?
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@mcmarasco: I noticed a book that was mentioned in WSJ today & thought it may be of interest to you. Risk less & prosper - your guide to safer investing. Zui Bodie - Rachel Taqqu 2011.
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@Old_Skeet: Will you be looking at futures or see which way the market is headed before buying ?
@johnN @ hank: I believe Mr B. is sitting at 122 with a B.. From WSJ.
Wishing all good investing, Derf
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@rono: You said," As to why the metals are moving . . . I bought a pair of sterling silver earrings for my steady Saturday ! Time for another but !! LOL
Derf
@Crash: ".Yet, I worry that since online information is so total and ubiquitous, many libraries have canceled the paper subscriptions to a thing like Morningstar?"
Crash this took place about 5 or 6 years ago at my local library.
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@hank: Do you mean to tell me your car doesn't have a heated radar receiver ? ! How about seats, mirror, & steering wheel ? It was probably built as a Southern car !! LOL
Derf
@Art: I'd throw Schwab in the running also.I've been with them for a number of years & had only ONE problem. I rolled 2 401-k's into Vanguard in 2018. I do find VG hard to operate in. Maybe it's just me ? I don't think you can go wrong with the …
Mr. Vanguard replied early Monday morning, so hats off for that quick reply. It appears I was on the path , but turned right instead of left at the intersection. I will try to complete the RMD later to day or Tuesday.
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@hank; Thanks for your reply. You're also right ,as it was an online transaction. The e-mail as sent pertained to where to find tax withholding at Vanguard for RMD's
Derf
