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Ted

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Users name: Ted
Joined: March 2011
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Last Active: November 2019
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@MFO: Childish thread !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just the kind of crap that drives potential MFO Members away ! Ted :(

in New $100 billion payoff to Stormy... Also new $130,000 China tariffs.... No, wait... Comment by Ted April 2018
@MFO Members: PDI has had my attention for some time. Getting ready to pull the trigger ! Regards, Ted

in One explanation for how PDI does it Comment by Ted April 2018
@MFO: Bore Fest ! Regards, Ted

in The China Tariff product list Comment by Ted April 2018
@davidmoran & MFO Members: "Why does anyone here hold or go to cash if truly not needed soon?" I'd also like to know the answer to that ! Regards, Ted

in Is this beginning of double dip? Comment by Ted April 2018
@MFO Members: When you live but the sword, you die by the sword ! Thanks, POTUS Regards, Ted :( TRBCX:-(2.53) % MSOPX:-(2.24)% % QQQ:- (2.96) % PONCX: .16% IVV: - % -(2.32)%

in Buy-Sell-Ponder, anticipating April, 2018 Comment by Ted April 2018
@MJG: "glad to see you again. Hope everything is well. " Ditto ! Regards, Ted :)

in How To Lose A Lot Of Money In The Stock Market Comment by Ted April 2018
@The Shadow & MFO Members: (Click On Article Title at Top Of Google Search) Happy Easter & Passover Ted https://www.google.com/search?ei=vzO_WpO6HtLW5gKP04_ACg&q=Morgan+Stanley+continues+its+mutual+fund+overhaulinvestment+news&oq=Mor…

in Morgan Stanley Mutual Fund overhaul Comment by Ted March 2018
@ Maurice: Just another in your ongoing series of off-topic subjects on an mutual fund website. Why in the world do you waste your time on MFO when you could be engaged in meaningful banter on one or all of the social media sites. Regards, Ted :(

in Adobe's New Service To Follow Us Around Comment by Ted March 2018
@johnN; Sold PFF late last year, but still holding HTZ Bond. Regards, Ted

in Buy-Sell-Ponder, anticipating April, 2018 Comment by Ted March 2018
@johnN: Be careful, as long as you understand what you bought. Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc., PreferredPlus, 8.375% Trust Certificates, PreferredPlus Trust Series CZN-1, stated amount $25 per certificate, underlying securities are the 7.05% Debent…

in Buy-Sell-Ponder, anticipating April, 2018 Comment by Ted March 2018
@Lewis: OK ! 20 minutes of fame !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Regards, Ted :)

in The Cambridge Analytica Files ‘I made Steve Bannon’s psychological warfare tool’ Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: April will be up ! Regards, Ted :)

in March Close Guess Results Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO: All things in moderation and you have nothing to fear ! Regards, Ted

in Coffee, Cancer and Acrylamide - OT Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: My link as stated was the Largest Company By Revenue In Each State. Catch22's follow-up shows the Largest Employer In Each State. Example: The largest company by revenue in Iowa is Aegon, while the largest employer is the U. of Iowa. R…

in Which Company Is The Alpha Male In Your State ? Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO: Another case of 15 minutes of fame ! Regards, Ted

in The Cambridge Analytica Files ‘I made Steve Bannon’s psychological warfare tool’ Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO: But does Lewis know what socialism is ? Please respond by saying Yes or NO ! Results will be posted later in the day. Regards, Ted :) Definition Of Socialism: https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=S_i8WoXVJdHj_Abg2IYg&q=socialis…

in Socially Conscious Investing Can Be A Money Pit Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: Now that we know our ABCs, its time to move on please ! Regards, Ted :)

in Pimco D Shares to convert to A Shares Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: Time to do this with this thread ! Regards, Ted :)

in Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: I understand the chef's genius extends to chicken fried mutual funds, the best in Canada. Regards, Ted :)

in Chef Conducts Counter Protest In Front Of Animal Rights Protesters Comment by Ted March 2018
@PopTart: Here are my suggestions. Regards, Ted 1. FTBFX 2. FFRHX 3. FTABX

in Suggestions For Fido Bond Funds Comment by Ted March 2018
@dryflower: There is value averaging. Regards, Ted https://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/dcavsva.asp

in alternatives to DCA Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: "You only need to read the last paragraph, this is just an advertisement for a financial adviser." Mike is right on the money, this is nothing more than a spin on the original article that appeared in the WSJ. Regards, Ted https://www…

in Don't get rip off by mf Comment by Ted March 2018
@MJG: Speaking of MJG, I haven't seen any post from him in quite a while. I hope everything is OK ! Regards, Ted

in Retirement Corner Comment by Ted March 2018
@msf: Thanks, for bailing me out ! Regards, Ted :)

in Morningstar Ratings To Expand Six-Fold, To 10K Funds Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: I going to do us all a favor with this thread. 10- 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Regards, Ted :)

in Elizabeth Warren Wants To Be Your New Mutual Fund Manager Comment by Ted March 2018
@Maurice & MFO Members: Text & Video: Regards, Ted https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-19/uber-autonomous-car-involved-in-fatal-crash-in-arizona

in Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian Comment by Ted March 2018
@ Lewis: Sorry, but its this guy ! Regards, Ted :)

in Who's going to move into the hundreds of empty Toys 'R' Us stores? Comment by Ted March 2018
@MikeM: My PONCX is presently yielding 4.31%. I'm not ready to abandon ship yet, but like you am considering reducing my position. Regards, Ted Go Ramblers ! :)

in Buy, Sell and Ponder -- March Comment by Ted March 2018
@MikeM: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Regards, Ted :)

in March Madness Is Here, And Warren Buffett Knows I’m An Idiot Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: Go Ramblers ! Regards, Ted :)

in March Madness Is Here, And Warren Buffett Knows I’m An Idiot Comment by Ted March 2018
@Derf: You are correct, for the week, the Dow fell 1.5%, the S&P lost 1.2%, and the Nasdaq declined 1%. Regards, Ted

in The Closing Bell: US Stocks Gain Ground As Banks And Industrial Companies Rise Comment by Ted March 2018
@Lewis: A+ Regards, Ted :)

in Trump's "March Madness": Tell Us: Which Trump Loyalist Will Survive 2018? Comment by Ted March 2018
@bee & MFO Members: "Interesting no one from Vanguard show up on the list." Here's the reason why: Vanguard has a fairly unique structure in terms of investment management companies. The company is owned by its funds. The company’s different…

in 2018's Richest Fundsters Are ... Comment by Ted March 2018
Tony FYI: Where is Milburn Conn ? I don't know, but Zebra Capital Management is located in Milford CT. Its a typing mistake. Regards, Ted :)

in Ibbottson: Fixed Indexed Annuities Beat Bonds For Retirees Comment by Ted March 2018
@Lewis & MFO Members: Donald and Kim are so immature, that the only "real war" is this board game that has been installed in their playpen. Regards, Ted :) https://www.google.com/search?q=Risk+game+image&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&a…

in Trade wars and tariffs in today's global interconnect & other swans Comment by Ted March 2018
@Lewis: "The greatest story ever told" is the one your going to have ready for me to link from tomorrow's Barron's. Regards, Ted :)

in The Best Sector Of This Bull Market Is The ‘Greatest Investment Story Ever Told’ (PNQI) - (FDN) Comment by Ted March 2018
@Crash: Nice piece of work on Dunkirk ! I'm going to suggest to David that you become MFO's official movie reviewer. Regards, Ted :)

in Another couple of films: "Dunkirk" (2017) and "Dunkirk" (1958) Comment by Ted March 2018
@MFO Members: This my kind of butterfly. I use it every night in order to sleep. Regards, Ted :)

in Butterfly? Comment by Ted March 2018
@bee: You must have missed this ? Regards, Ted :) https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/39261/barron-s-cover-story-the-housing-market-s-rebound-is-far-from-over/p1

in The Housing Market’s Rebound Is Far From Over - XHB Comment by Ted March 2018
@Old_Skeet: Just like the announcement on steel tariffs, this to shall pass. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see the market in the green by the end of today. Unless you need your money in the next few week, sit tight and do nothing. I am con…

in Trade wars and tariffs in today's global interconnect & other swans Comment by Ted March 2018

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