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FD1000
I own bonds because I have enough money + I made 11+% annually which is plenty for me. In the past I owned 90-100% in stocks and I was always in the right categories, after all, the markets tell you where to be
@FD1000,
Regarding always being…
NYT - Jamelle Bouie - Opinion
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination.html?unlocked_article_code=1.lk8.toh1.odEdNGve74tV&smid=url-share
@Mark,
Thanks for the read. James Bouie either leaves out or underplays the C…
@Old_Joe
A comment with no substantiation.
"It’s very clear to us and to the investigators that this was a person who was deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” Cox added in an interview with the Journal".
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/cr…
Many arguments that Charlie Kirk was more than happy to throw Jews under the bus to gain traction for MAGA:
Jewish control conspiracies: On his podcast in 2023, Kirk accused Jews of controlling "not just the colleges—it's the nonprofits, it's the …
In July, Charlie Kirk called for the full release of the Epstein files and criticized the DOJ and FBI’s lack of transparency. Trump should honor his wish.
I own TRAIX in one of my retirement accounts along with APDKX. While I have not purchased additional shares since conversion (only dividend reinvestment), I just called Vanguard and they said that I could sell APDKX and purchase TRAIX if I wanted si…
@MrRuffles,
Do you have/know a way to access institutional shares in a fund such as Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Muni Bond I (NVHIX) on the Schwab platform? For me, it say "Approval Required", which generally means that this share class can onl…
Our resident propaganda minister drives a Hyundai.
Apparently, President Trump’s grand plan was to send him on an 80 mile road trip in his trusty Hyundai to Ellabell to sort things out.
@FD1000
4) Epstein is just another distraction Democrats are hanging their hopes on. Who cares?
A Washington Post poll conducted in late July found that 86% of Americans supported releasing all files from the Epstein case. The poll showed high le…
FD1000
But today’s Democrats can’t even define what a woman is, they support men competing in women’s sports, they’ve allowed millions of illegal immigrants into the country (including criminals and terrorists), and they’ve spent billions housing t…
@hank,
I know nothing about MSGS, but James Dolan is known to be a controversial character. A few of many pieces on the internet.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6226872/2025/03/25/james-dolan-adam-silver-owner-commissioner-nba/
https://www.vani…
Of course it is. CA is controlled by DEMs for decades. The politicians decided to promote their agenda, which requires more taxes and fees.
Schwarzenegger was the Republican Governor from 2003 - 2011. These taxes and fees did not change.
Sure, I’d gladly vote for a Clinton or a Kennedy, but until the next election, we’re not listening—just as you didn’t.
When do you think the next election will be?
Who is "we're"? Keep in mind that more people voted for Harris than Trump in your ci…
Looks good to me. The clients didn't like the new logo. The stock price went down. The old logo stayed; the price went up. Trump just said the obvious.
Glad to see that trump has the time for this important stuff.
@bee,
I owned the fund until a few years ago and liked it. While it was concentrated, I didn’t find it as volatile as other large foreign blend funds, and I remember it having a meaningful allocation to U.S. companies. I sold it because I didn’t wa…
@Observant,
@FD1000,
Recall that the U.S. was founded primarily to gain independence from British rule under King George III.
The founding fathers vision sought to limit the power of the executive branch.
Trump has clearly breached his authority by…
@Observant1, why did you sell River Canyon Total Return Bond Fund RCTIC?
I was looking at Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond VMSAX. It looks nice a nice fund, but it had a fairly big drawdown in April (about the same as PIMIX).
I recognize that BS1000 has been a troll who contributes nothing but chaos. Thus, it would be more constructive for the board members to not answer his posting, i.e. don’t feed the trolls.
+1
In its most recent “Monthly Budget Review,” the CBO said that federal spending was lower than it would have been in June because the government made billions of dollars in payments in May that were due on June 1, a Sunday. The Treasury said that som…
Sven's post on the Fireworks Monday thread. Listen to what Fiona Hill had to say about mail-in voting in Russia.
"Here is an interview from Fiona Hill, the former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council. He…
@yogibearbull, thank you. In retrospect, I gather Vanguard would not make the ETFs classes of the active OEFs, because they would run into large redemptions in the OEFs.
Oblivious is exactly right. @FD1000 has already identified with not giving a damn if our country is being destroyed as long as he makes money on it. You're right about the propaganda- he and Joseph Goebbels would have a whole lot in common.
Talking …
Another day, more wins:
• CPI says “no big inflation” — sorry to the hundreds of experts who swore it was coming any minute now.
• S&P 500 at yet another all-time high — apparently the market didn’t read their forecasts either.
• DC crime? Natio…
It doesn’t matter whether the current administration contributed 40% or 80% to the ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia. If it worked, that’s worth celebrating. And if it was so easy, why didn’t Biden do it?
Once again:
"Trump was not directly …
A few days ago
"For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations… Many tried to find a resolution… and they were unsuccessful. With this Accord, we’ve finally succee…
@FD1000,
You are right to be concerned about an incoherent president.
In addition, did you see the size of his swollen ankles?!?! The fake news out of the White House would like you to believe that is chronic venous insufficiency. Baloney.
Can y…
Toyota expects tariffs will cost it $9.8B. I’m sure they will respond by cutting auto prices in USA.
What makes you sure that Toyota will cut prices in the USA?
