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Ted

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Users name: Ted
Joined: March 2011
Visits: 21,740
Last Active: November 2019
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@rono: XMO solid dividend play on increasing dividends over the years. From .22 in 2000 to .73 today. Regards, Ted P.S. For those of you who don't know, Ron Overton is the Gold Standard at MFO and the old days at FundAlarm

in adding to mo play and buying Comment by Ted February 2016
@Old_Skeet: I had you in mind with my Closing Bell headline ! Regards, Ted

in It's Day Number Thirty Three in the Selling Stampede ... Two Days Up, One to Go! Comment by Ted February 2016
@hank: Thanks for the head's up ! Regards, Ted

in Buffett to Webcast Berkshire Annual Meeting on Yahoo Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: As Bespoke chart indicates, let's hope this isn't a short interest rally ! Regards, Ted Regards, Ted https://www.bespokepremium.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/si.png

in It's Day Number Thirty Three in the Selling Stampede ... Two Days Up, One to Go! Comment by Ted February 2016
@DavidV: Yes, excellent point ! Example PCK 11.02% 5-Years Regards, Ted

in California Muni Bond Funds Here I Come Comment by Ted February 2016
@shipwreckedand alone: With all do respect, in my opinion, your _______ _ ____ _____ !! Regards, Ted -

in VBINX Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: PRWCX a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Regards, Ted

in VBINX Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: Here is the Warren Buffett article referred to by Lawler in his post. "Buy American, I Am ." Regards, Ted http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/opinion/17buffett.html?_r=0

in a substantiated case for equities --- regardless Comment by Ted February 2016
@Shipwreckedalone: Is this you ? I second the welcome aboard !!!!! Regards, Ted Cast Away: Tom Hanks:

in VBINX Comment by Ted February 2016
@Joe: Here is a list of Muni Bond Funds for you to screen from U.S. News & World Report. In addition, I have linked Mainstay's Website. Regards, Ted http://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/municipal-bond MainStay/:MacKay ShieldsWebsite: ht…

in WealthTrack :Guest: Robert Di Miella. Co-Manager, MainStay Tax-Free & Municipal HY Bond Funds Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: Always remember age before beauty! How about the granddaddy of all balanced funds, WVELX who's average annual return since inception some 87 years ago is 8.18%. Regards, Ted P.S. It's actively managed

in VBINX Comment by Ted February 2016
@Puddnhead: Unfortunately, Barr Notes are not rare and sell at face value. Regards, Ted http://oldcurrencyvalues.com/Joseph_Barr_Signature.html

in Oil's well......or NOT! Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: Discussions that involve politics or religion usually wind-up in the !!!! Regards, Ted Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins

in Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dead at 79: reports (closed on account of incivility) Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: Discussions that involve politics or religion usually wind-up in the !!!! Regards, Ted Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins:

in What a Donald Trump presidency would look like -- Quartz (possible impacts on the economy included) Comment by Ted February 2016
@Mark & MFO Members: This was very interesting, and a part of the 5 Charts From This Week In Markets that I linked earlier this morning. Regards, Ted http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/25938/5-charts-from-the-week-in-markets#l…

in The Doom Loop Comment by Ted February 2016
@franktrdr & MFO Members Speaking of Bob Brinker ! Regards, Ted Bob Brinker has often objected to discussion boards where people can debate his record. Here is the post from the moderator at FundAlarm saying why he was deleting all discussions …

in Was yesterday it? Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: Here's why ! Regards, Ted Paragon Offshore (OTCQX:PGNPF +146%) says it has reached an agreement with creditors to restructure its $2.7B of debt, and plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by Sunday. PGN says the plan will allow it t…

in Wish I'd bought this one yesterday - PGN Comment by Ted February 2016
@steppinrazor: Assuming we are headed for a bear market, I don't believe we are, here is some information on rebalancing in a bear market, with 2008 as an example. Regards, Ted http://thefinancebuff.com/rebalancing-in-a-bear-market.html

in Rebalancing in this environment Comment by Ted February 2016
@rono & PopTart: Speaking of GDX, it's Tom Lydon's ETF of the week. Regards, Ted http://www.etftrends.com/2016/02/gold-miner-etfs-moment-in-the-limelight/

in Playing the metals Comment by Ted February 2016
@rforno: "Institutional Investors lose other people's money." "Individual Investors lose their own money." So far quote of the month, congratulations ! Regards, Ted

in The Difference Between Institutional & Individual Investors Comment by Ted February 2016
@Maurice: I think the printer-friendy version is a little easier to read. Very interesting information Regards, Ted http://247wallst.com/special-report/2016/02/08/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/print/

in States' Property Taxes Rates Comment by Ted February 2016
@MJG: Always appreciate your excellent input ! Regards, Ted

in Vanguard: Corrections And Bear Markets Comment by Ted February 2016
@vkt: I've eaten crow before, and I'm sure in the future I will eat some more. The only thing I can say is Cam Newton is not ready for 'Prime Time' Regards, Ted

in Super Bowl Sunday Comment by Ted February 2016
@Old_Skeet & MFO Members: U.S. News & World Report mythology for ranking funds. Their rankings, in my opinion, should be used as a tool for screening funds in various categories. Regards, Ted http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/…

in Grading mutual funds with RARE analysis (updated 2/9 with grades for SC Growth funds) Comment by Ted February 2016
@ Charles forgot password for MFO Premium, requested new password, E-Mail was sent to me with temporary paasword. Try it but it doesn't work. Help!!

in MFO Ratings Updated Through January 2016 Comment by Ted February 2016
@PopTart: Here's some food for thought from Barron's. Regards, Ted http://blogs.barrons.com/focusonfunds/2016/02/05/revenge-of-the-gold-bugs-gold-etf-notches-5-weekly-advance-biggest-since-2013/tab/print/

in Thoughts on Gold? Comment by Ted February 2016
@Old-Skeet: The next time this happens, sing this song ! Regards, Ted Have Patience:

in Yahoo Finance Portfolio ... Stale Mutual Fund Price Reporting Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: In case you missed this interactive information on millennials from Goldman Sachs . Regards, Ted http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/25637/millennials-coming-of-age#latest

in 5 really big advantages millennials have over everyone else Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: From the what's its worth department, PTIAX Is ranked #1 in the (MSB) Fund Category by U.S. News & World Report. Regards, Ted http://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/multisector-bond/performance-trust-strategic-bond-fund/ptiax

in PTIAX portfolio followup Comment by Ted February 2016
@MFO Members: I'll repeat the same advice as a PRHSX shareholder regarding Taymour R. Tamaddon that I gave when Kris Jenner left, wait and watch ! Regards, Ted M* Slant: http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id=739025

in Taymour R. Tamaddon to leave T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, but stays with T Rowe Price Comment by Ted February 2016
@Derf: Thanks, I failed to preview the link, here's the article from the Dallas Morning News. Regards, Ted http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists/scott-burns/20160129-retirees-can-relax-if-they-keep-eye-on-withdrawal-rate.ece

in Scott Burns: How We Live… And How Long Our Money Lasts Comment by Ted January 2016
@bee: Glad to see you using Harry's Website. Back in the heyday, I believe 2003, of FundAlarm, he gave the Linkster a nice write up in the San Francisco Chronicle. Regards, Ted

in WealthTrack: Guest: Michael Buchanan, Deputy CIO & Fund Manager, Western Asset Management Comment by Ted January 2016
@Sven: I'm afraid Dex best me to this one ! Regards, Ted

in Is Ted Sleeping while the important news is happening??????????????????????? BOJ - negative Comment by Ted January 2016
@davfor: The early bird gets the worm. However, the article was worth relinking. Have a nice day ! Regards, Ted http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/discuss/discussion/25640/should-you-cash-out-of-mutual-funds-in-a-bad-stock-market#latest

in Should You Cash Out Of Mutual Funds In A Bad Stock Market? -- Investors Business Daily Comment by Ted January 2016
@Matt: Here is a list that ranks MCB Funds from U.S. News & World Report for what its worth. GVMCX is ranked #7, PARMX is rank #20, while BALIX is unranked. Regards, Ted http://money.usnews.com/funds/mutual-funds/rankings/mid-cap-blend

in Consolidating M/C funds-Help Comment by Ted January 2016
@MFO Members: I've never had a problem with Forbes's Website, and never have ben ask to turn off Ad Blocker. Regards, Ted

in How To Purge Your 401(k) Of Toxic Funds Comment by Ted January 2016
@MFO Members: BobC makes a very valid point regarding the author David Randall. Therefore, David this ones for you. Regards, Ted

in Fund Managers Who Called Oil Debacle Say They'll Stay Away For Years Comment by Ted January 2016
@vkt: You are now MFO resident expert on Unicorn's. Regards, Ted List Of Unicorns: http://fortune.com/unicorns/

in John Mauldin: Mutual Funds Could Pop The Silicon Valley Bubble Comment by Ted January 2016
@Mark: I agree, it looks like you won't be able to link enlarge graphics. Regards, Ted

in Fidelity Repeats At Top Of IBD Online Broker Survey Comment by Ted January 2016
@MFO Members: Josh Brown is on his way in a rented Mustang convertible ! Regards, Ted http://thereformedbroker.com/2016/01/22/on-my-way-to-fla/

in ETF.com conference in Hollywood, FL this month Comment by Ted January 2016

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