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re: So another ho-hum day in the stock market....
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:14 am to John Merlyn
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:14 am to John Merlyn
In reality, I am down 1.9% since the decline began and through yesterday. 
This useless fiat known as cash may come in handy soon, though.
This useless fiat known as cash may come in handy soon, though.
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Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:26 am to tirebiter
VGK, Vanguard MSCI Europe ETF is down ~ 30% from 12-month high with dividend yield of 5%.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:27 am to Dr Rosenrosen
quote:It's baaaaaaaccccckkkkkkk!
Maybe I was half right. That was the shortest rally ever.
DJ +45 now.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:47 am to tirebiter
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In reality, I am down 1.9% since the decline began and through yesterday.
Do you mind sharing your allocation? TIA.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:53 am to saint308
Equity is slightly below 25% and is top heavy in large/mega cap value, with significant emerging mkt exposure; ~ 40% fixed income including significant exposure to long dated TIPS, and the remainder is cash. This is not including physical silver and rental properties.
ETA: this morning started a small new position in VGK, and added to DEM and VSS, have not added to VSS since selling half after a run from sub $50 to $105.
ETA: this morning started a small new position in VGK, and added to DEM and VSS, have not added to VSS since selling half after a run from sub $50 to $105.
This post was edited on 8/5/11 at 9:59 am
Posted on 8/5/11 at 9:55 am to tirebiter
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including significant exposure to long dated TIPS
This helped.
Do you own any metal ETFs? On the fixed side, do you buy individual bonds or funds?
Posted on 8/5/11 at 10:06 am to saint308
Most of the TIPS are individual issues bought at auction or during the firesale in late 2008, plus some VIPSX bought years ago. I do own some individual muni's, one is a 20-YR with a near 6% yield, but all other bond related holdings are funds, including corporate ST IG through HY, and GNMA fund.
No commodity ETF's currently although I have owned PCRIX in the past. I keep looking at gold ETF's but can't pull the trigger after the run up. I am pretty much on hold unless a large dislocation occurs somewhere, be it equity, FI or PM.
No commodity ETF's currently although I have owned PCRIX in the past. I keep looking at gold ETF's but can't pull the trigger after the run up. I am pretty much on hold unless a large dislocation occurs somewhere, be it equity, FI or PM.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 10:27 am to tirebiter
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one is a 20-YR with a near 6% yield, but all other bond related holdings are funds
Thats a good one. I know you are a Vanguard guy, but have you ever looked at HSTRX? That has been a real good fund for us during the summer months to reduce overall volitility.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 10:41 am to saint308
Yes, I am very familiar with John Hussman, he is very sharp. My concern with him is he does not appear to have any managerial backup if he becomes incapacitated.
I also have a significant amount in PTTRX, Pimco institutional total return. I own a lot of non-VGD investments, but pay attention to over all portfolio costs, too.
I have a fiduciary responsibility to my wife and I being that we are close to the goal of ER or pseudo early retirement unless the world blows up, that's one reason for being conservative. Too many pre/post retirees have had their lives blown up with poorly constructed portfolios.
I also have a significant amount in PTTRX, Pimco institutional total return. I own a lot of non-VGD investments, but pay attention to over all portfolio costs, too.
I have a fiduciary responsibility to my wife and I being that we are close to the goal of ER or pseudo early retirement unless the world blows up, that's one reason for being conservative. Too many pre/post retirees have had their lives blown up with poorly constructed portfolios.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 10:55 am to tirebiter
Roger that.
Posted on 8/5/11 at 10:59 am to saint308
S&P down 2% now.
Cue Tom Petty. And I'm free....
Cue Tom Petty. And I'm free....
This post was edited on 8/5/11 at 11:07 am
Posted on 8/5/11 at 11:50 am to Dr Rosenrosen
Nope.
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