Here's a statement of the obvious: The opinions expressed here are those of the participants, not those of the Mutual Fund Observer. We cannot vouch for the accuracy or appropriateness of any of it, though we do encourage civility and good humor.
PIGGS
Looks like Italy also scramblin' for cash
may have a hug crash soon, ? start of double dip???
we maybe hoverin' around these areas for a while
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-11/bond-bubble-dismissed-as-low-yields-echo-pimco-s-new-norma…
trow price monthly commentary
http://individual.troweprice.com/public/Retail/Planning-&-Research/T.-Rowe-Price-Insights/Market-Analysis/Monthly-Wrap-Ups?placementGUID=em_marketsum&creativeGUID=EMBDHT&v_sd=201206
is california better th…
still 80% stocks/20% bonds, mostly in ETFs/indexing approach. Ted stated that he has ~5% in cash. Just sitting here doin' nothing [waiting for the sky to fall so I can buy more]. still get about 20++ yrs left so no worries
I was thinkin of jumpi…
trow price luanches new EM bond fund
http://www.bankinvestmentconsultant.com/news/t-rowe-price-launches-new-emerging-markets-bond-fund-2679250-1.html
J.Dessauerinvesment June issue
http://www.johndessauerinvestments.com/uploads/June_2012.pdf
ot -…
maurice you can get a 'freephone' if you have internet connections/free texts
with google.com/voice and message voice boxes. you need an account w/ gmail. I believe msn has the same services for hotmail
MF that may save u tax $$
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/06/04/investopedia80900.DTL
pimco total return drawns in 124mills$$
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-04/bill-gross-s-pimco-total-return-fund-draws-124-million
…
related article: for folks living near MI :)
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120601/OPINION03/206010317/1322/auto01/Businesses-fuel-state-comeback--not-politicians
personally, I think Dems/GOP should 'get out of the kitchen' and let these fol…
sorry for the off topic post, I'll just delete the post. sorry to stirr up all the mess... but as US Citizen, I do dearly love this country [have seen much worse in other 3rd world communist country]
I hope we all stand together and make this a bet…
5 etfs that live/die w/ china
http://etfdb.com/2012/5-etfs-that-depend-on-china/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+etfdb+(ETF+Database)
related - china crashin?
http://seekingalpha.com/article/611141-china-signs-that-a-hard-economic-landing-is-turning-into-a-crash?source=yahoo
I would be very careful during these times
also a couple of reads about retirement/long term investings
http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052748703438504577042394189481000.html#printMode
http://seekingalpha.com/article/309386-time-to-throw-away-the-4-withdrawal-rule-for-retirement…
great commentaries
I am almost in the same boat, early 40 years old, all mortgage and car loans/school loans are paid for. wifey and I do work and no kids.
It also depends on what your goals are - if you are someone that don't want to loose $ vs …
don't know about if stocks are discounted... I think commodities may make more senses long term... My hunch is that we'll finish the year flat or +/-5%
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/long-term-case-commodities-push-comes-shove-goin…
Reply to @catch22:
Hi catch, I don't know if you watch PBS frontline on banking industries done recently. There was NO CHANGE in terms of their thinking/manage strategies the past 3 years. In fact, THEY SPENT moderate amount of tax payers $$ duri…
have you folks watch ground hogs day?
sounds like summer 2008 again, stocks starting to head down/plateau. many banks have tons of collaterals. then a major crash happen. Banks don't want to take the blames but they did not learnt a dame things s…
very good commentaries
Don't know about you folks but I am feeling anxious and edgies day after day. We maybe looking at pictures of early summer 2008 all over again...stocks starting to plateau, slowly decline and crash... The 25%++ corrections/t…
thanks for posting.
I think what it comes down to is 85% of funds do not beat bench mark long term, so if you wanna be a couch potatoe that's ok. Am I right that only a few funds like yatchman or vanguard wellington that may do long term. also …
Reply to @Sven:
Hi Sven, not really. But these are very good 'free advice' to consider. I know one of my boss at work pays few bucks/yr for subscriptions to follow one online trader religiously; about half of his portfolio are similiar to the tra…
related -Brantd's perspectives [avoid everything except for gold huh?]
http://allstarcharts.com/five-money-moves-with-commodities-trader-peter-l-brandt/
Hello folks
If you are looking for place to park your cash, you may consider buying a few muni private bonds. I've added cali-University enterprise and san jose airport, cusip - 914258BM9 798136TU1 @ zions direct both very good ratings. These ve…
which insurance do you folks find best out there? we have AAA for quite sometimes now and we find them very expensive but cannot find cheaper insurance.
Reply to @catch22:
Hi Catch since you live in MI and many GM facilities/Ford plants by, maybe it's best to drive to these facilities and pick up a brand new truck off the plant @ a fixed price, so you'll stop wasting money toward the middleman at d…
good morning catch
sorry to 'bud'in.
I think warrantee is a waste of money.
You can also go to edmunds.com to research about new car and see previous comments about how much the new car was being paid for. we've got a brand new honda accord 2011-…
it's time to buy oil ^ energy
http://seekingalpha.com/article/509661-it-s-time-to-buy-oil-and-energy
http://www.dailywealth.com/2053/These-Two-Commodities-Have-Crashed-in-Half-Is-It-Time-to-Buy-
Hi Bee
still ~ 10% in energy in my private portfolio, mostly in us global resources pspfx, evep, and I am a major holding for prpfx. Probably hold 'em long term unless there is a bad crash comin' up/double dip.
fwiw
http://www.cnbc.com/id/470836…
related - bonds market bull could be over - LIP
http://www.etftrends.com/2012/04/guggenheim-cio-generational-bull-market-for-bonds-is-over/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ETF Trends&utm_content=
Dear MFO: …
