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@johnN:In my opinion you have done a disservice to the MFO Discussion Board. You have linked the entire Barron's Weekly without a reference to a particular article. Since I have already link this week's Barron's articles, that pertain to funds or …
@GREGT: Welcome to MFO, here are four model defensive equity portfolios from Fidelity.
Regards,
Ted :)
https://www.fidelity.com/annuities/FPRA-variable-annuity/defensive-equity-sector-model-portfolios
@Patrick1: For your information , here is a recent Barron's article on convertibles.
regards,
Ted
https://www.barrons.com/articles/as-uncertainty-rises-investors-may-seek-the-defensive-attributes-of-convertible-bonds-51566559802
@MFO Members: The late Illinois Sen. Dirksen is noted as saying, "A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon, you're talking real money." Although there is no direct record of the remark, he is believed to have made it during an appearance on The…
@MikeM2: Try this !
1. In Firefox Browser highlight, copy and paste article title to Google. Put Firefox Browser in Private Window mode and click enter. When article appears you should able to read.
2. In Chrome Browser do the same steps to Google…
@MFO Members: "“He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone"
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Ted
(A Lot of people benefited from his donations)
$185 million
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$150 million
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
$1…
@MFO Members: Same article via Financial Advisor.Com with Bloomberg as its source.
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TEd
So You Can Read John's Link" InvestmentNews,Com
https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=WoxfXaC4FurI_Qbh8KzABA&q=Stock+volatility+spurs+worst…
@MFO Members: Although the data is a little old according to CXO Advisory John Mauldin batting average is 40%.
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Ted
https://www.cxoadvisory.com/individual-gurus/john-mauldin/#more-3338
@Crash: I'm not sure, but I think there's a place in heaven for you ! Upon further review Saint Peter is shaking his head No, he must go to Purgatory !!!
Regards,
Ted :)
@davidmoran: I already stuck it !
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Ted :)
M*: Want To Test Your Managers' Mettle? Ask Them To Work Backward: (VCHOX):
https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/52169/m-want-to-test-your-managers-mettle-ask-them-to-work-backward-v…
@Simon: Yes. Fidelity Advisor Funds are broker sold and are on most brokerage platforms. They have different share classes with front and differed loads attached, and come with higher expense ratios.
Regards,
Ted
M* List Of FidelityAdvisor Funds:…
@MFO Members This would be an interesting read if it were a proven fact. At this point it's only a rumor. By ignoring the read you won't be contributing to the rumor mill.
Regards,
Ted
@MFO Members: The fund had been closed since July 2916 to protect the interests of existing shareholders by reducing cash flow after a period of rapid growth. Cash flow has subsequently subsided and market conditions have changed since the fund’s …
@MFO Members: VDIGX is ranked #1 in the LCB Fund Category by U.S. News & World Report
Regards,
Ted
https://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/large-blend/vanguard-dividend-growth-fund/vdigx
@MFO Members: Here is the video.
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Ted
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-08-14/continue-to-buy-bonds-with-positive-yields-janus-henderson-video
#MFO Members: Upon further review I bought more PONCX with the proceeds of my Hertz Bond. Althought I'm somewhat concerned with it's size , the monthly interest payment in terms of yield will be greater than any CD or money market fund in this cur…
@MFO Members: As a holder of Pimco Income Fund I admit the expensive is high, but what concerns me is the size of the fund $103.3 Billion. I beliece it's size has hurt performance over the last couple of years despite Dan Ivascyn's claim that it…
@JohnN: Sorry John, but I don't call losing sixteen months of interest at 7.375% nice. I'm not complaining, bought the bond on7/19/17 at little less than par, so the capital appreciation plus a excellent yields was a win-win. Now I'll have to put …
@hank: Is this of any help?
Regards,
Ted
MarketWatch:
https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/mutual-fund/compare?Tickers=RPSIX+TMSRX&Compare=Returns
Fidelity:
https://www.fidelity.com/fund-screener/compare.shtml#!&fIds=TMSRX,RPSIX
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@JohnN: You are 0-2, one more strike and your out. I linked this item twice, as text and the other a video. This could all be avoid if you took a little time to see what has already been linked. The MFO Search Box can help !
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Ted
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