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@MFO Members In addition to Ed's two suggestions, don't forget about Harry Domash's Dividend Detective's.
Regards,
Ted
Harry Domash's Dividend Detective:
http://www.dividenddetective.com/
Quantum Online:
http://www.quantumonline.com/QuickStartPF.…
@MFO Members: In my opinion, the only way to get M*'s attention is hit them in the pocket book. Further, you don't M* Premium to be a successful fund investor.
Regards,
Ted
@davidmoran: Your such a breath of fresh air, and a ray of sunshine, I don't know how
MFO can get along without you ! Lead, follow, or get out of he way !!!!!!
Regards,
Ted
@Alex: As Mark mentioned, I prefer PFF from iShares. However, there are other preferred stock funds both open and closed, plus ETF's. From your information I'm linking some funds for you to screen.
Regards,
Ted
U.S. News & World Report Rankin…
@MFO Members: Here is some information on the two Centerstone Funds who's inception date was May 3, 2016.
Regards,
Ted
Centerstone Investors Fund:
http://centerstoneinv.com/strategies/centerstone-investors-fund/
Centerstone International Fund:
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@Puddnhead: Thanks for the kind words, however; "Just something I've seen over on "M"......on the Fido Forum. Please look at John Oliver.....good s***!" was linked by Mark on June 15th.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discus…
@MFO Members: As I have stated in past discussions on this subject, I recommend you hold, however; if you sold in May and ran away, wait tell October to get back in.
Regards,
Ted
@PressmUP: The guy in the orange is none other than me. ! I though about putting it up when MFO first started, but I didn't want to scare people away ! The guy next to me that I cropped is my son.
@MFO Members: 10 year German Bund.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-14/germany-s-10-year-bond-yield-declines-below-zero-for-first-time
Q MFO Members: David said, "Thereafter, the long drive west to Iowa." Dan Ryan Expressway south to I-57, continue south to I-80, I-80 west to Davenport Ia, about a three hour thirty minute trip. Made this trip many many times, only I would cros…
@Maurice & MFO Members
How The Brexit Could Affect U.S. Investors:
If Britain votes for a Brexit, the markets may see a short-term overreaction due to uncertainty surrounding the event. Ramifications facing U.S. investors are likely to take ti…
@Tony: Nobody knows funds like MFO Members. Nice correction, I called John and told him if he keeps this up, I'm putting him on a short leash. Just kidding !
Regards,
Ted
@MFO Members: Good riddance to this turkey ! Very high ER, and very poor long-term performance. Fund should be dumped in nearest deep body of water.
Regards,
Ted
@Pop Tart: Here is Intrepid Fund Family data Snapshot from M*. ICMTX is lees that a year old, and so far, so good, 16% + YTD return.
Regards,
Ted
http://quicktake.morningstar.com/FundFamily/Snapshot.asp?Country=USA&Symbol=0C00001Z1Z
2011 Ba…
@ep1: For your information, I have linked an overview of Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund, YASSX (Investor Shares) from AMG Website.
Regards,
Ted
https:https://ip.amgfunds.com/investment/yacktman_special_opportunities_fund?shareclass=Service
@bee: I took my Social Security at 62 and never looked back. Your link doesn't appear to have worked, so I'm relinking it
Regards,
Ted
http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/06/05/if-i-wait-until-70-to-claim-social-security-when-w.aspx?source=eptfxblnk…
@ Mark: Actually, I went to a memorial service for a friend I've known for over seventy years, and the best man at my wedding. But, thanks for asking !
Regards,
Ted
@varmint &MFO Members: Varmint is correct that time is on you side, and VWAHX has a excellent long-term record. VWAHX is ranked #3 in the Muni High-Yield Bond Fund category by U.S. News & World Report.
Regards,
Ted
http://money.usnews.com/f…
@ron: For your information, here is a list of high-yield muni funds ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Regards,
Ted
Open-End Fund:
http://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/rankings/high-yield-muni
ETFs:
http://money.usnews.com/funds/etfs/ra…
