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Thank you sma3! We are spending this summer in northwest again. I have no quiet place I can be before noon eastern (9 am here). Library opens at 9am! I've set up a session for Friday, 2 pm eastern ... posted on board. But, if that does not work, just call me at 805 468 9599 ... if I can pick up I will. Hopefully, can pick a day where you can attended from noon on. Very happy to do! c
Come on.
The novels, Fountainhead especially and Atlas Shrugged...both are amazing.
Original. Captivating.
Philosophy aside. She was brilliant.
Like Daphne du Maurier. Pure schmaltz! But who does not like Rebecca?
Last night I dreamt I went to M…
Actually, since the last market "trough" on 3/6/2009, which is the start of the current bull market, the SP500 has drawn down at least -5.1% twelve times. Or about twice a year. The worst being -18.6% on 10/3/2011.
Thanks man.
OAK seems to have a pretty extraordinary record on dividends, no?
Sure, never guaranteed. But did I not read somewhere that the salary of all its employees is essentially based on the dividend of OAK?
Yahoo does a nice 200 day SMA, which is close enough to the 10 mo SMA...
In Yahoo Finance, click on Basic Tech Analysis tab...
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ta?s=DODGX&t=1y&l=on&z=l&q=l&p=m200&a=&c=
I use Schwab, throu…
Hi VF. My bad. Please forgive me. Two reasons: 1) they are the oldest share class, by designation, so they are they are the ones we do ratings on, and 2) they are the shares I own.
Sold APA this morning. Bought more OAK.
Still like APA. Just oil continues to plunge. Hopefully, can get back in later time.
OAK div now approaching 7%. Hard to resist. Hopefully, I am not stunk reaching for yield.
If oil continues to slump. And …
@Mark and JohnChisum. Tend to agree on all points. Currently, at 27%, but have had it over 30%. I could see it going higher, depending on the environment...and if they continue to reduce er.
WBMIX up again today, strong at 0.88%.
As was HCP. again...very strong at 1.87%.
Surprised that OAK has not held up better last couple days, given its financial strength and very strong dividend.
Here's latest ratings on these three funds...
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/fund-ratings/?symbol=MFDAX+POGSX+TFSSX&submit=Submit
The article's author failed to point out that Pin Oak Equity (POGSX) drew down 88% in 2002.
Here's summary of latest ratings for VintageFreak's list (funds at least 1 year old):
http://www.mutualfundobserver.com/fund-ratings/?symbol=+BPRRX+BGRSX+ARLSX+RLSFX+RSAFX+LSOFX+WBMAX+WBLSX+TFSMX+TFSSX+PMHDX+WMCNX+IRONX+NLSAX+NABAX+OTCRX+MASNX+RNBW…
Ha! I saw that too...good point.
But every week, my mail box has one or two new credit card offers.
And, we refinanced in late 2012. But granted, not a jumbo.
And, HELOCs are back again.
Companies and countries, even shaky ones, seem to be able …
And the next phase is...?
As always, Josh brings a fresh perspective.
I'm not as down on the future as he seems to imply.
Would be good to get back to a more normal monetary policy, consistent earnings growth, more realistic IPOs, and attendant m…
In the past week, we've had 3 distribution days, where the market dropped on above average volume, and we've had 2 accumulation days, where the market rose on above average volume.
Just nutty.
Hey, a closer look at SEQUX...
Its UI is actually quite low this past year, even three years. Unfortunately, the SP500 UI is even lower. Compounding this issue is excess return. Compared to SP500, SEQUX has delivered only half the return.
Duri…
@davidrmoran.
If you are lucky enough to own SEQUX, congrats.
That one is a lifer, regardless of its shorter term score in any backward looking rating system.
I think the Ulcer Index is reflecting current volatility in markets, bonds as well as e…
@00BY.
Hmmm, bear signal?
Market is tough to handle lately, certainly.
A bit psycho.
At close today, SPY off 4% from last high, so still long way from bear territory.
Believe we'd need to come down another 16% to call an end to this bull market…
