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I see consolidation in most bond funds. The past 4 weeks have found a pattern that I will call "flat". This is a real condition and although I have used and enjoy Khan Academy for various topics; I don't need the site to modify what I see in reality…
"Hey now, Tb has added to some of the discussions"
More like subtracted. I wonder if he'll ever get to the point that he can write a simple sentence in the English language? Seven words in that last one and he only got six of them right. A couple o…
Very insightful! I'm sure that never occurred to anyone else at MFO. Thanks for explaining life to us.
Hi Old_Joe
As I mentioned, it would not take long to learn a wealth of knowledge from Mr. Bay.
Mona
I didn't see any Vanguard funds mentioned at all. It helps if one reads the article.
Hi John,
Read?
Who needs to read when you can't drink Bud Light?
Mona
@Mona, The chemicals in that Bud lite are having their effect. Ghastly stuff.
Hi John,
Must be the chemicals, because it certainly can't be the buzz!
Mona
Lets go Royals, been drinking at the marina so have to take a nap...how about game 7.
You Two tough teams...up till end...
Even I could drink a case of Bud Light and not need a nap!
Mona
Second a monkey - no disrespect - can index
Precisely and the beauty is 70 to 80% of active funds have underperformed Indices. While you think that is the wrong focus, I think it is the right one.
It must feel terrific to be at the apex of the investing pyramid. The rewards must be astonding. But only a select few reach that elite position.
MJG,
Meet Tampabay. You should honored to be in his presence. He will teach you how to invest in 20% t…
I have to ask, Mona are you and the Tampa guy married or other wise a couple? You seem to know a lot about him. What's the connection?
MikeM,
There is no connection.
What do I seem to know a lot about him?
Mona
If you're drinking Bud Light you most certainly have accepted the mediocre.
Old_Joe,
You are being way too kind!
Mr. Bay can read some of the past and present reviews, but they boil down to "awful".
Notes: This beer is for the tasteless beer dr…
I had a 2009 Honda Accord 6 cylinder. Other than the insulation being a bit shy, thus a little more road noise than I expected, I absolutely loved the car!
This was the period of time, circa 2010, that the likes of Hyundai were making a big push an…
@Tampabay no one criticized the rest of the plan. Can't say I understand why bud light is more popular than Budweiser itself, or more heavily marketed.
You are correct, no one criticized the the rest of the plan. But without exception, well, one ex…
Tampabay,
This is the second board that in the recent past, where your taste buds were questioned by multiple posters regarding your affection for Bud Light.
With all due respect, I submit that you learn to like another beer, or at a minimum, do n…
Hi Ted,
Based on your post "As a rookie on the MFO Discussion Board, you need to take a step back and let us seasoned veterans lead the way", it seems like you are missing nothing.
Mona
@Tampabay: As a rookie on the MFO Discussion Board, you need to take a step back and let us seasoned veterans lead the way.
Hi Ted,
I wish you knew the "rookie" better.
Mr. Bay will lead the way into non-pure mustard gas, thinking it's garlic!
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Added to BRK.B. NFG and TPH all stocks and RNSIX in place of DLTNX
Value Seeker,
Considering the core of RNSIX and some of the management in common, how different of a fund is it from DBLFX?
Mona
Hi John,
Thanks for the read.
On a lighter note ;-), with the Yen falling so much against the dollar, and excess capacity in China, does this spell trouble for a fund like MAPIX where 26% of its portfolio is invested in Japan and 25% in China/Hong…
Catch,
I have been looking around and I cannot find any mention of the monthy distribution today. And I do not know why they would make the distribution today instead of tomorrow. I can not remember the last time I saw PIMIX down this much!
Mona
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"I don't care what HIS opinions are on index funds or how he handles investment costs, but when he directs his nonsensical 2nd hand information in my direction, I feel obligated to give him the "Facts"!"
Tampabay,
1. Being you do not care what MJ…
Hi Tampabay,
Thank you for reading my posts. I’m pleased that you are so happy with your current portfolio positions.
Given the rather large number of low Expense Ratios that you cited (presumably not your complete portfolio), I was surprised by …
Not giving up my Active managers for index funds, sorry I can't afford it
Tampabay,
I have a good friend with the same problem. She bought a few good actively managed funds in mid 2009. However, the funds have underperformed their benchmarks for t…
Diversification is a planed effort to get back to mediocre performance, I prefer better.
Tampabay,
Are you investing in passive or active mutual funds these days?
Mona
Americans spend MORE than they earn, That's what makes investing difficult, and credit card companies profitable.
Hey Tampabay,
I too have always loved your handle!
After so many years, why a few weeks ago did you abruptly stop posting on The Ind…
I admire those of you that have been married to the same spouse your entire adult life. But number 9 I failed miserably and with no regrets whatsoever.
Good morning Junkster,
Number 9?!?!
Mona
All but two of the 14 funds at Artisan Funds, for instance, are run by managers who have at least a million bucks in their portfolios. "Everyone here has the feeling that it is their business," says Dan O'Keefe, co-manager of Artisan International …
