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.@hank said- "I ... suspect the issue has even deeper undercurrents".
Yes, I think so also. My comments were just a real quick overview/summary.
What’s wrong with a solid B ? :)
Grade raised to A after further contemplation. I hadn’t quite t…
In some respects the article presents a paradox. In his opening comments Malkiel notes the euphoric state of investors: ”Now, jubilant investors are pushing our market to historic highs …”
From that initial (and accurate) note of euphoria, Ma…
Thanks @Crash. I just purchased film to stream at Amazon for $4.99. Available to watch / rewatch at any time in the future. One may also rent it currently from Amazon for only 99-cents. Don’t know the extent to which Bezos is involved in the ope…
Thanks @Mark
“Here’s What You Should Do” - By Burton G. Malkiel
A bit presumptuous isn’t he?
don't be ignorant )
You’re starting to sound like the other side. Demean the speaker instead of making your own case for your viewpoint. If you thi…
Thanks @Mark
“Here’s What You Should Do” - By Burton G. Malkiel
A bit presumptuous isn’t he? :)
Agree with the scary part. Sound advice in general. I wonder if the NYT editors created the pompous sounding header?
Author: ”Mr. Malkiel is an A…
Thanks @bee / The Lynch video looks appetizing, though haven’t yet viewed it. He was a master investor for sure and easy to listen to. Brings back some great memories.
A class act along with Bogle, Templeton, (Michael) Price in the 80s-90s.
At this point, it is impossible for Trump voters to deny the truth …
Yup. I think I just heard John McCain roll over in his grave - again. The Republican party has disappeared in all but name.
I don’t fully understand this venture by our government. Media has been reporting it being under consideration for several days. So not a surprise. It does recall Japan at the depths of their decades long recession. The government began buying stoc…
Thanks @Old_Joe / Will run some tests on an unregistered device before sharing more. 5 monthly allowed. So only 1 remaining this month.
Re the discussion - I’ve held a Real Assets fund (big holding) for several years. Mine is only 5% in gold bul…
Thanks for the link @Mark
”A case study from PMI’s Integrated Report 2021.”
Reads like a letter to shareholders. PMI touts its efforts to become more health oriented, noting its recent acquisition of some businesses related to pharmaceuticals.
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”Have I been leaving money on the table?”
Without wading into the weeds here, most likely you haven’t been fleeced (left money on the table). Your broker will execute your trade at the best price available. Unless it’s a highly volatile ETF or CEF…
I like to use a real-time stock app in order to set better pricing on stock ETFs.
Yes. I use an app called “Active Portfolio” ($29.99 per year at Apple). Seems very up-to-the-minute (stocks, etfs, cefs). Excellent product if tracking prices is yo…
Thanks @Observant1 / Sounds right. The source I was citing (at near 90%) was a bit dated and referencing the early August probabilities - the 4th of August as I recall. That was much higher than early July (under 50%).
What are the chances Powell w…
According to one of my sources the probability of a rate cut in September is near 90% as implied by Fed Fund Futures. The same source calls the prospect of a rate cut at the September FOMC meet “a virtual certainty.”
Should we be jumping with joy?…
Depends on the meaning of “fix.” - From The Britannica Dictionary:
”to control or affect (something, such as a game or election) in a dishonest way
They were accused of fixing games in college.
The election was fixed.
fix a parking ticket [=arrang…
That's approved... Maintain present attitude and advise any further change in flight plan.
:)
Suppose I might request a more positive attitude. Going down ….
Thanks @yogibearbull.
A subscriber. Pulled up the article which bears out what I expected.
”Workers across nearly all age groups are investing record portions of their 401(k) accounts in equities. After years of relentless market gains, they are e…
”Who would guess small and cheap drones are so devastating against tanks and ships.
Japan figured it out in WWII - Except their “drones” were piloted by humans.
Albeit - Today’s suicide craft are smaller and lighter and are piloted remotely or …
How much would a Trump guarantee be worth?
Wonder if you can buy those on ebay?
Sounds like these European leaders are trying to intervene and prevent Trump from rather rudely dismissing Zelensky the way he did last time the Ukraine leader visited…
”It takes money to make money … ” - Old cliche. So true. So the cost of drawing down may be greater than it seems.
All kinds of factors to weigh -
Is the money coming out of a Taxable account, Traditional IRA, Roth IRA?
Are you sitting on a 3% mo…
I rely mostly on a few OEFs for the large core positions. But my etf / cef holdings have grown in number with the incorporation of 2 Fidelity baskets. I assume @msf would also consider CEFs as well as individual equities pertinent to the discussio…
DEFCON 4 for me
Marks is a pretty deep thinker. Few of us possess the equanimity and patience needed to be a deep value (distressed debt) investor like he is. His approach to markets & investing feels miles apart from equally successful Ric…
@hank,
Do you consider PRPFX a permanent portfolio hedge?
For example, it's LT Bonds holdings should appreciate if ST rates are cuts.
It is ranked #1 in its category YTD, 1 YR, 3 YR, & 5 YR. Impressive.
Good question @bee
Yes and no!
It’…
Created a “hedge” position consisting of 10 etfs / CEFs which may not appreciate much in good times but may outperform if or when the new ”permanently higher plateau” gives way. Funded from sale of the 14% TRTY position. For $4.99 monthly Fidelity…
