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    • Looking for an Inflation Linked Parking Spot [view article]
      What about PARRX? Jul 07 01:48 PM
    • El-Erian's Recommended Allocation vs. Harvard, Yale [view article]
      "I conclude the harvard portfolio to be defenitely the best, since they are best diversivied, i.e. they have the most asset classes."

      There is a difference between being the most diversified (number of asset classes) and best diversified. Also, there must be some sort of distinction in the hedge fund space to fully appreciate the allocations, it is too generic and broad a category. Same with private equity (venture, buyout, etc.) and where do timber and other private real asset classes fall?       Jun 10 10:00 AM
    • Miller and Heebner: A Study in Contrasting Investment Styles [view article]
      Not defending Miller here, but if you look at rolling one-year excess returns relative to the S&P 500 on a monthly basis, Heebner (based on CGM Mutual, not Focus) has actually underperformed more than he has outperformed since inception. Miller has outperformed 70% of the time, beginning in 1995 and running through march 2008. Obviously, the magnitude of underperformance over the last two years has been staggering, but Heebner has gone through even worse periods (97-98) of underperformance that everyone is ignoring now because he has the hot hand. The real stud, over the short and long term, is Manu Daftary at QUAGX. Jun 06 11:29 AM
    • 6 Risky-But-Worth-It Bets - Barron's [view article]
      Better bet, just buy FLVCX and let a professional do this for you. Mar 05 09:18 AM
    • The Gap: CEO's Plan of Action Rings a Bell [view article]
      "Reduce costs, maximize return on investment and repurchase shares."

      I think you'll find this language in almost every earnings release. Comparing it to Lampert is a bit of a stretch.       Mar 03 03:10 PM
    • Goodbye, Commerce Bancorp: Vernon Hill Mourns the End of an Era [view article]
      Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Mr. Hill forced to leave his position as CEO, thus setting up this purchase? It was his own shady side deals that led to this. Feb 12 01:30 PM
    • A Practical Demonstration of the Value of Portfolio Theory [view article]
      and honestly Phil, you're in you're what, late 50's, early 60's? At this point, no one cares that you were valedictorian. Your career achievements should speak for themselves, but I guess you're a little insecure. Feb 05 01:46 PM
    • A Practical Demonstration of the Value of Portfolio Theory [view article]
      Or, follow advice from an actual investment expert, Dave Swensen:

      30% Domestic Equity
      15% Foreign Developed Equity
      5% Emerging Markets Equity
      20% REITS
      15% Treasury Bonds
      15% TIPS       Feb 05 01:23 PM
    • Win or Lose, I'm Betting on Boston Beer [view article]
      Steven Roge runs a mediocre mutual fund of funds and is completely unqualified to opine on individual stocks. He has no training in this area beyond a bachelors degree and he is only a "portfolio manager" because he works for his father's financial planning practice. Look elsewhere for actual investment advice. That said, Sam Adams is delicious. Jan 29 01:05 PM
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