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Devo
TIPS pricing has improved compared to 1-2 months ago. Nothing quite like Ibonds unfortunately.
The future unveils itself one day at a time to everyone. I find little value in listening to extreme bullish or bearish analysts. They know nothing more than you
I agree that nothing feels like business as usual. It's different for sure. Portfolio returns depend on *some* assets doing well. Nothing is.
On the other question about the worst start to any year, I have read things to that effect, but don't hav…
thank you for posting all these multi asset and moderate allocation funds YTD returns. there is a lot to learn but not sure which of those lessons to carry forward. "Know thy risk appetite" (and then half it by 50% seems to be one).
As of Thursday evening/Monday morning, the Calendar year total return drawdown for the 60/40 is about -13%
The Vanguard Wellington down about -12% as of last night, in line with 60/40 give or take.
Thanks @ Derf, I didn't even know there was an option for the average investor to redeem MF into appreciated shares. Can an average investor do this?
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Derf
March 18 Flag
Thanks @Devo : If you reached your limit on articles , then try here :: …
My MFO article on Drawdowns exactly talks about all these issues. I do hope you get a chance to read it. My experience is that rebalancing is a 2-step practice.
The 1st thing I find is Slippage away from core positions into tertiary positions. Thi…
There is actually a decent amount of reasonably priced real estate in NY compared to the flashy homes that catch the press' attention. The reasonability comes from the alternative of having the money investing in the stock market.
yes this is how index funds (and indices work). This is why Russia ETFs are a crap shoot right now. The entire set of present companies can go bankrupt.
On most credit funds, the only thing I remember from Elementary school is what my science teacher taught us: Credit funds eat like a sparrow and shit like an elephant.
