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Thank you sma3! We are spending this summer in northwest again. I have no quiet place I can be before noon eastern (9 am here). Library opens at 9am! I've set up a session for Friday, 2 pm eastern ... posted on board. But, if that does not work, just call me at 805 468 9599 ... if I can pick up I will. Hopefully, can pick a day where you can attended from noon on. Very happy to do! c
In the past week, we've had 3 distribution days, where the market dropped on above average volume, and we've had 2 accumulation days, where the market rose on above average volume.
Just nutty.
Hey, a closer look at SEQUX...
Its UI is actually quite low this past year, even three years. Unfortunately, the SP500 UI is even lower. Compounding this issue is excess return. Compared to SP500, SEQUX has delivered only half the return.
Duri…
@davidrmoran.
If you are lucky enough to own SEQUX, congrats.
That one is a lifer, regardless of its shorter term score in any backward looking rating system.
I think the Ulcer Index is reflecting current volatility in markets, bonds as well as e…
@00BY.
Hmmm, bear signal?
Market is tough to handle lately, certainly.
A bit psycho.
At close today, SPY off 4% from last high, so still long way from bear territory.
Believe we'd need to come down another 16% to call an end to this bull market…
@Derf.
I count 22 small caps on Three Alarm list:
Symons Small Cap Inst (SSMIX)
Royce Micro-Cap Invmt (RYOTX)
Artisan Small Cap Value Investor (ARTVX)
ASTON/River Road Small Cap Value N (ARSVX)
Paradigm Micro-Cap (PVIVX)
MassMutual Select Small Co…
Huge quarter. Triple profits, year over year.
Strong aerospace growth. Strong auto demand.
Price run-up in basic materials.
Predict strong organic growth in 4Q.
Klaus Kleinfeld has to be one of best CEOs in America.
He's key chart driving stron…
A bit dated, but FWIW...
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/2013/10/whitebox-tactical-opportunities-conference-call/
Will be interesting to reassess at the three year mark, which is couple months away...I believe they will rank just above "average"…
I have not flown American Airlines in years.
I used to fly TWA a lot.
Then, lived on Delta for years. Still like Delta. Good airline. Good people.
But, Virgin America has become my favorite airline.
I just think that earnings session will help provide better basis for market movement...a dream I have. And, I remain cautiously optimistic that earnings will continue to improve. AA announces after the bell. I'm heavy AA. Fingers-crossed.
Another example below...Artisan, one of strongest fund houses available today.
Consistently, this family has high percentage of GO funds.
As of last quarter, 4 of their 13 funds are GOs. Pretty good.
But more recent performance of most of their f…
So, some links below to current ratings on long term top-tier performers. All notable. All struggling this past year...or more.
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/fund-ratings/?symbol=TCWAX+OAKIX+UMBWX+TIGAX+SHSAX+PRHSX+VCHSX+MHNAX+UNHIX+HABDX+PTTRX…
This thread will too quickly degenerate to a battle of opinions on whether or not the market is overvalued.
I find these arguments and attendant disagreements as bad as those on passive versus active. They tend to go nowhere. Each side defending it…
@David_Snowball.
Given the number of times steep declines have happened and the variety of reasons they can happen (overvaluation, or perhaps more precisely "overheated," being only one), investors should always be asking "if the equity portion of …
Hi MJG.
My grumpy response was just about this particular article and its lead-in style.
Glad you like Mr. Clements. That adds to his credibility in my book.
Will look for his byline in future articles.
Hope all is well.
c
However, if you're just starting out investing and looking for guidance, it's not bad advice - and probably cost the writer and Journal little time or money to churn out.
Hi Hank!
I actually agree with the advice.
Just think it should have been c…
Here's an opposing view, in latest Cook & Bynum letter:
VENTURE CAPITAL SPECULATING
As of 2Q, COBYX is holding 37% cash.
As of 10/2, it's 5.25% for YTD.
If you have not visited their website in a while, it gets better and better...
http://w…
I agree.
What has changed at RSH that will make this loan any different?
Maybe they are just buying time.
Until they can figure a way out.
Break, break.
Think Bed Bath & Beyond is doing well.
How about FrontGate?
