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  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Finalizing The Bear Market Portion Of The Portfolio [View article]
    Because in the bear market (2008) it was up 74%. It is a bear market fund - does crappy otherwise.
    Apr 16 01:31 PM | 3 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Finalizing The Bear Market Portion Of The Portfolio [View article]
    Thanks. I looked at GDO but not BWG. Neither was around in the last bear market, so I am a little leery of them. Time will tell.

    Thanks for the info on PSSDX - I forgot about PIMCO's "D" shares.

    PAUDX was down almost 8% in 2008.
    Apr 16 12:51 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Finalizing The Bear Market Portion Of The Portfolio [View article]
    Wouldn't place any faith in Yahoo's historical dividend data.

    http://bit.ly/10aVwdp

    Easier to check a company's website.

    Here is the chart of ARCC. Note 2008.

    http://yhoo.it/11aqDjc;c=
    Apr 16 12:37 PM | 2 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Finalizing The Bear Market Portion Of The Portfolio [View article]
    I have owned PER for a few quarters now. I like its prospects for the next few years (until drilling obligations are complete and the subordination threshold disappears).
    Apr 16 12:08 PM | 2 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Finding Value In Brazilian Utilities [View article]
    Probably why he doesn't own any of them.
    Apr 16 08:14 AM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Why Solar Capital Yields X And Triangle Capital Yields Y [View article]
    I think that all of us whom invest in BDCs need to be hyper-vigilant, particularly in light of the markets today.

    Historically, even the best of the BDCs suffer painfully in bear markets.
    Apr 15 01:22 PM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Quarter 1 Portfolio Performance [View article]
    I like the four we own. Have no intention of adding to any at this point. FRHLF I believe is far and away the best of the bunch.
    Apr 15 10:18 AM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: Quarter 1 Portfolio Performance [View article]
    Scooter

    Two of my previous articles highlight some of my ideas. Thinking seriously about MIN, JGG, BKT, PSSAX, GRZZX and ETJ.
    Apr 15 08:04 AM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • PIMCO Global StocksPLUS & Income Fund PGP: A High Yield Dividend Option, Is It Sustainable? [View article]
    PGP is selling at a 52.5% premium to NAV.

    Buying PGP is the same as paying $1.52 for a quart of milk worth $1.00

    Makes zero sense.
    Apr 14 10:07 AM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • Protected Principal Retirement Strategy: A Bear Market Alternative, And One For Good Measure [View article]
    Thanks, I sure hope so.
    Apr 13 11:17 AM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • 10% Return In Q1 For 'Savvy Senior' IRA - Now What Do We Do? [View article]
    http://bit.ly/12t7D5P

    See paragraph 5.
    Apr 6 04:56 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • 10% Return In Q1 For 'Savvy Senior' IRA - Now What Do We Do? [View article]
    Think that I led you the wrong way. What I am saying is that is a CEF charges let's say a fee of 4% and the distribution yield is 11%, then in effect you are only receiving a net of 7%.
    Apr 6 03:35 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • 10% Return In Q1 For 'Savvy Senior' IRA - Now What Do We Do? [View article]
    Thanks. CEFs are like mutual funds in that the fees are similar to loads and 12b-1 fees. As far as I can find anywhere they come out of one's holdings.

    Corporations are an entirely different animal.

    I have been investing in CEFs for many years and have yet to find anything to the contrary.

    I have watched OXLC for about a year now so thanks for your efforts.
    Apr 6 12:48 PM | 1 Like Like |Link to Comment
  • 10% Return In Q1 For 'Savvy Senior' IRA - Now What Do We Do? [View article]
    Steven - the link that you have provided no longer works. I will look further.

    It is normal for a CEF to state that expenses are paid for by the fund. Usually comes from monies invested by shareholders I believe.

    You say "Shareholders receive distributions without deductions for expenses or anything else for that matter." I would like to see where this statement is a part of their semi-annual report.

    Thanks for the effort.
    Apr 6 09:25 AM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
  • 10% Return In Q1 For 'Savvy Senior' IRA - Now What Do We Do? [View article]
    I went to OXLC's website and reviewed all of their financial information. No where does it allude to what you are saying. I will be more than pleased to apologize if you can provide documentation that the 13.9% yield is after fees are deducted.
    Apr 5 07:43 PM | 0 Likes Like |Link to Comment
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