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I think that hank is on to something. You're eventually going to need someone on your side who is local to you, so why not get them involved from the beginning, rather than get something started only to find out that there may be pitfalls?
@Ben WP- Yes sir. I was just mildly curious because TheShadow mentioned that his does reinvest. However, he purchased his shares a long time ago, so stuff probably just changed a bit. Thanks-
OJ
@TheShadow- Bought another 26 shares @ 750. Now have 50, and will buy again if the chance occurs. Tried to automatically reinvest dividends, as I normally do with all holdings, but Schwab says "not allowed" with this particular stock. No big deal, b…
@The Shadow- yes sir, I checked that out before the buy. Thanks again!
To everyone else- thank you very much for your thoughts and comments. Sitting on cash is driving me nuts, but at 82 with wife not interested in matters financial (other than to …
Yes, that's the way that I see it also. Back in 2020 I had owned 50 shares, and sold them for what I thought was a decent 5k profit. Totally stupid move. I'm going to stick around this time. Will buy more if it continues downward.
Thanks again- app…
@TheShadow- Thanks much for the opinion... I just threw 20K at it. Since that will undoubtedly casue a further 85% decrease just remember that you have no one but yourself to blame! :)
Thanks again-
OJ
@davfor- yes, I think that you are exactly right with respect to Jack Ma, and that he inadvertently triggered a major reaction from Xi that was percolating close to the surface in any case.
I've mentioned this from time to time over the years: for us older folks who grew up with telephone numbers that had an alpha prefix (for example, ENterprise 6-1234) you probably remember some of those with no difficulty. Leave out the "space", and …
@BaluBalu- your suggestion has been discussed in detail many times over the years, and the management decided to create an "Off Topic" section for all topics other than financial matters. This arrangement has almost always been honored by the MFO me…
When we were remodeling in SF a few years ago I stopped by a local plumbing supply house for some parts. Sitting on their loading dock was a display of special-purchase 2-piece toilets, complete with seats and covers.
Choice of types: 2
Choice of c…
I wouldn't be too concerned about the "hijacking". This is the "Off Topic" section, and the rules are pretty loose over here. Most folks posting here are also pretty loose themselves- I've never seen anyone complain about twist, turns, and diversion…
@Observant1-
I was still in bed in SF when my wife woke me, and we also thought a terrible accident had occurred. As the second plane struck the other tower, we too realized this was no accident and the U.S. was attacked. Unforgettable.
@Observant1- Yes, you're bringing back great memories of attending Electronics School at the Coast Guard training center in Groton when I was 18/19. The gedunk there had several types of grinder- my favorite was the long french bread version with th…
Oh, I see... I hadn't actually followed the link, and thought that you were just asking what BDRBF means. Looks as if Bombardier is calling in certain high-yield bonds before their due date, and announcing what price they will be paying at redempti…
@Derf- yeah, I've also been getting that sometimes recently. But it seems to go through on the second try, and the site works fine once "admitted". Sounds to me like server overload.
OJ
Speaking of Amazon, a few minutes ago I was looking for a set of small jeweler's files for fine work. I found what looks like a decent set at a reasonable price, and with respect to reviews- 2,307 global ratings, 93% either 4 or 5 star. In reading t…
I always check out the reviews on Amazon before buying anything. First, I'm wary if there aren't a decent number of reviews. Second, there must be a combination of 4 and 5 star ratings of at least 80% or better. Finally, the reviews are presented by…
Yes, tone of voice can often convey a lot of information beyond the actual words themselves. Those of us who are married are well aware of the experience. :)
@davidmoran- Yes, same-house funds can be advantageous under certain circumstances. American, for example, has no "star" managers. All of the funds are run by various committees, with some degree of cross-fertilization. Will never grab any headlines…
