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Derf
davidrmoran : No need to send billing, it's the amount that caught my attention!
Hrux: Now that you have your portfolio set, could or would you fill me in on the lending club as mentioned above. I believe someone else was interested also, at a previous mention (lending club) by yourself. My last read went into something of this…
Just finished reading, The alternative answer: the nontraditional investments that drive the world's best performing portfolios. Bob Rice author. Short read for the number of ideas put forth. More for someone who has extra cash to use & with…
Bee a question if I may? Did you get hit with short term buy -sell fee, usually 90 days? Taking only the profit left you in good standing, I take for granted.
Thanks for your time.
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Reply to @MaxBialystock: Max , I hope you're right on the long run. Will be dca as the fund drops. Recent purchase $10.30 & now at $10.23 ! OUCH!!!
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Have a good weekend, De…
Reply to @Rocky: With 2 down years out of 43, wouldn't you show a negative return in the worst year space? Checked link & that confirms 1.57%.
Have a nice day, Derf
Reply to @Hrux: Would you mind commenting on "Lending Club" it maybe of interest to some of us? I came upon a car loan for high risk drivers quite a few years back, but don't believe it stayed in business for long. Thank you for your time.
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Reply to @BWG: What happens if rates continue to go up? Mr. Pimco said the bond market was a dead issue ( late April?) & then in the next breathe , buy treasuries? Your guess is good as mind.
Sold PONDX & TGINX yesterday.
Today sold some VWIAX & bought PNRZX & FGADX with proceeds from VWIAX. All dealing were with 1 % or less of total portfolio.
Good inves…
In Jan. 2013 , I started moving dead money from bank account into Vanguard. Presently using Van. Tar. Ret. 2010 VTENX. A recent review showed I should be more aggressive, for a person my age. Therefore, next average in money, will be put in their 2…
Reply to @igno2: I don't want to back you into a corner,but what % of drop(crash) before reployment of funds ? Will you be $ cost averaging as market drops or wait till it starts to rise. Thoughts appreciated.
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Reply to @Jim0445: one other piece of information might be of use. What is your equity-bond ratio at this time. fwiw , dollar cost average into your 50 - 50 ratio.
have a good wee…
Ted , thanks for your numerous links. Students pick of a heavy dose of tips for portfolio goes against pry link that wants a person to sell their older tips & pocket the cash.
Have a warm weekend, Derf
Reply to @Skeeter: Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was trying to point the question toward Kaspa. I thought I may have past over a buy in, or buy during a market pull back.
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Reply to @Kaspa: Looking back at some old posts. Was wondering if you bought back in or waiting for a drop in the markets.
Thanks for your time, Derf
1/23/13
