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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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@hank: I put in an order yesterday morning to buy PRHSX, but when I saw what was happening, I canceled the order. In this case I was saved by the once a day pricing of open-end mutual funds. Regards, Ted

in Any of your holdings up on this horrible day? 05 February, 2018 Comment by Ted February 2018
@ Crash & MFO Members: Just as a frame of reference, EWJ was down -(4.73)% yesterday, -(8.20 since 1/26, and -(0.93)5 YTD. Regards, Ted

in Nikkei and Japan through this current sell-off. Comment by Ted February 2018
@msf: Thanks for the info, these funds, as I often have said, are not for individual investors. Regards, Ted

in Direxion Plans 6 Leveraged ETFs Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members Both of my bond funds PONCX and PBDCX were up yesterday. Regards, Ted

in Any of your holdings up on this horrible day? 05 February, 2018 Comment by Ted February 2018
@bee: Still working off my AOD loses. Regards, Ted

in Mutual Funds in Taxable Accounts - Tax Loss Harvesting Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members Scroll down and read "Historic Vol Spike Rattles 2 Inverse VIX ETPs" and "BlackRock Warns Of Risk As Inverse Volatility Products Sink" Regards, ted

in Credit Suisse says it will end trading in the XIV on Feb. 20 Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: Congratulations Eagles ! Regards, Ted Fly Eagles Fly: The Philadelphia Eagles Fight Song

in Posting Links of no informative value Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: This article by Charles on IOFIX is from David's February Commentary. Regards, Ted https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/2018/02/lightning-in-a-bottle-alphacentric-income-opportunities-fund-iofix-february-2018/

in IOFIX Article is Superb! Comment by Ted February 2018
@circa33: I recommend U.S. 2 Year Treasury Note, yield 2.15% Regards, Ted

in income for seniors Comment by Ted February 2018
@Mgconslts: TRBCX because of it's outstanding long-term returns, led by one of the best fund managers, Larry Puglia. Regards, Ted

in What is your favorite mutual fund that is still open and why? Comment by Ted February 2018
@Mgconslts: Welcome to MFO. For your information I links WealthTrack every weekend. Regards, Ted Preview: Link on Friday: https://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/38497/consuelo-mack-s-wealhtrack-preview-guests-tom-atteberry-robert-d…

in 2 highly regarded fixed income managers on Wealthtrack Comment by Ted February 2018
@larryB: :( JoeD: :( MikeM: :) Regards, Ted

in Posting Links of no informative value Comment by Ted February 2018
@Old_Joe: I could care less about pay day loans. :(

in Trump administration strips consumer watchdog office of enforcement powers Comment by Ted February 2018
@catch22: Thanks for the Kiplinger's current fund update. The Linkster owns MSOPX and TRBCX. Regards, Ted :)

in Kiplinger's mutual fund rankings, 1-20 years, multiple categories Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: A stopped watch is right twice a day! Regards, Ted :)

in Tempted to buy this dip? You might not be after reading this dire prediction Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: 1. I didn't bring up the subject, and as you know I apposed bringing political subjects to the board. You know the old saying, never discuss religion or politics. 2. Although, unpleasant pay day loans have been around long before th…

in Trump administration strips consumer watchdog office of enforcement powers Comment by Ted February 2018
@bee: Excellent link ! Regards, Ted :)

in T. Rowe Price - 2018 Global Market Outlook Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: Let the liberals whine ! Regards, Ted

in Trump administration strips consumer watchdog office of enforcement powers Comment by Ted February 2018
@Alex: Fidelity Canada: FICDX Regards, Ted https://fundresearch.fidelity.com/mutual-funds/summary/315910307

in Canadien investments Comment by Ted February 2018
@MFO Members: Mary Lisanti once managed a small-cap fund for Dick Strong. Regards, Ted

in Dinosaur Lisanti Small Cap Growth Fund changes name again Comment by Ted February 2018
@Old_Skeet: Beta version is working on my computer. Regards, Ted http://beta.morningstar.com/portfolio.html?requestUrl=/Rtport/Reg/AddPortfolio.aspx

in Changes at Morningstar ... Instant Xray Comment by Ted February 2018
@dicksonL: Hold PRHSX, I just reestablished a position. Regards, Ted

in PRHSX: Is it time to trim holdings? Comment by Ted January 2018
:)

in SPY vs PONDX total returns, probably not what many would expect to view Comment by Ted January 2018
@catch22: You and Old_Joe need to read this book ! Ted :( https://www.amazon.com/How-Lie-Statistics-Darrell-Huff/dp/0393310728/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517343366&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+lie+with+statistics+huff#reader_0393310728

in SPY vs PONDX total returns, probably not what many would expect to view Comment by Ted January 2018
@MFO Members: Catch22's returns for SPY and PONDX only prove how to to make any point, or lying with statistics. In 2008 SPY returned -(36.81)% while PONDX -(5.79)%. That 31.62% difference skewed his chart. Take out the year 2008, the numbers wo…

in SPY vs PONDX total returns, probably not what many would expect to view Comment by Ted January 2018
@MFO Members: Way to go, very consistent, 100 percentile YTD-15 Years. Regards, Ted

in FMC Strategic Value Fund liquidation Comment by Ted January 2018
@catch22 & MFO Members: In the next few days, I will reestablish a position in PRHSX. If you don't already own a health care funds, now's the time to get in. Regards, Ted

in What to watch from health care earnings Comment by Ted January 2018
Old_Skeet: They might appeal to the institutional investor. Regards, Ted

in Illinois Ponders Pension-Fund Moonshot: A $107 Billion Bond Sale Comment by Ted January 2018
@MFO Members: Why did I bother to ask ! Regards, Ted

in Buy -- Sell -- Ponder -- January 2018 Comment by Ted January 2018
@catch22; How many board feet of softwood lumber are you buying, selling, or pondering ?

in Buy -- Sell -- Ponder -- January 2018 Comment by Ted January 2018
@Mitchleg: Its called gentrification, and is happening in most U.S. major cities. Regards, Ted

in Amazon Narrows Its Headquarters List Down to 20 Cities Comment by Ted January 2018
@willmatt72: Yes, along with my preferred stock, and individual bonds they give me an income stream Regards, Ted

in Bond Fund Strategy Now Comment by Ted January 2018
@davidrmoran: Boston ? please ! Regards, Ted

in Amazon Narrows Its Headquarters List Down to 20 Cities Comment by Ted January 2018
@willmatt72: Still sticking with PONCX and PBDCX. Regards, Ted

in Bond Fund Strategy Now Comment by Ted January 2018
@catch22: All the U.S. is asking is for a level playing field ! Trade Balance With China: https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5700.html Regards, Ted

in Tariffs, inflation and winners/losers Comment by Ted January 2018
@catch22: As long as the bull market continues to run, pension funds will buy equities. That’s because pension funds tend to maintain a balance in their portfolios that might typically be split 60 percent equities and 40 percent bonds. Regards, Ted

in A funny thing happened on the way to the "bond bear"..... Comment by Ted January 2018
@DavidV: U.S. News & World Report ranks 19 natural resources mutual fund. Regards, Ted https://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/rankings/natural-resources

in Looking for global natural resources fund Comment by Ted January 2018
@msf: Apparently, like Lewis, you don't understand, its a done deal ! Regards, Ted :) Chicago: Frank Sinatra:

in Amazon Narrows Its Headquarters List Down to 20 Cities Comment by Ted January 2018
@rforno: I hope you are fully invested. Opportunities to make enhanced returns ,more than 8%, don't come very often Regards, Ted :)

in Head Of World’s Largest Hedge Fund Says ‘If You’re Holding Cash, You’re Going To Feel Pretty Stupid’ Comment by Ted January 2018
@AndyJ: What do we call yours, apple picking ? Regards, Ted :) The Average L/S Equity Fund Returns: YTD: 4.06% 1yr. 14.98% 3yr. 5.41% 5yr. 6.45% ---------- S&P 500 TR: YTD: 6.05% 1yr. 27.23% 3yr. 13.50% 5yr. 16.08%

in Recommend any long short funds with good track record? Comment by Ted January 2018

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