Wez

What a Typical Investor Circa 2007 Would Need to Break Even Now

You do realize that interest rates now being at zero, unlike in 1987, is a hindrance to stocks going up from here, right? Stocks do much better in a falling rate environment than a rising rate.


On May 06 07:35 PM Dr. O wrote:

> Looking at the chart of the S&P 500 the "crash" that unfolded
> over several months between Sept. 2008 and March 2009 reminds me
> of the crash of 1987 and bottoming process the lasted a few months
> after that.
>
> Lots of bearishness back then, the market was 40% off it's peak then
> too. But within 2 years the market had regained all the lost ground,
> and kept on rising. And the FED and central banks worldwide are printing
> money much faster now than they did then.
>
> In 1987 interest rates were 8-9%, now they're zero!
>
> Now that the stock markets have taken off, it wouldn't surprise me
> to see them keep on going up. Cash is most definitely trash. There's
> lots of bad things to pick up on in individual stocks, the economy,
> etc.
>
> But I'd say the market has turned, and the worst is over. If the
> FED and other central banks are willing to supply money at zero percent
> interest rates, stocks will go up, as will commodities.

Las Vegas Homeowners Lose Their Bets as Home Prices Fall

Time to re-fi bro, rates are way down.


On May 01 12:31 AM sr9web wrote:

> I own a split-level ranch 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, stand alone garage
> West of Boston. Bought in 2000 for 250ish and now owe 150ish. Have
> 15 years left on a 5.65 fixed. The housing crisis is only being experienced
> by people who bought too much house for too much $$.

Technical View: Market Holds Gains in Volatile Trading

So you're bullish?

Things You Would Never Have Said Eight Days Ago

Sold my UYG and am picking up SRS. Not sure where financials go from here, but I'm pretty sure CRE is F'ed.

1990 All Over Again?

Don't forget the $1 trillion dollar war....oh, never mind that helps our economy.

Visa, MasterCard: A Chance to Profit as Markets Go Mad

Nah, I just like calling BS on fakes and pathetic stock touters.

Visa, MasterCard: A Chance to Profit as Markets Go Mad

Sorry Buy V, I mean V winner, nobody who has raised over $100 million would spend even a fraction of the time on these boards as you do. This is where pikers go to tout their positions, not people with real wealth. It is funny to see people respond to themselves though.

Visa, MasterCard: A Chance to Profit as Markets Go Mad

Listen to Wez? I've never said to buy or sell V. I could care less what anyone does or says he/she does here, unlike the boiler room promoters commenting here. Heaven forbid someone give one balanced discussion on this stock. "Here is why I bought it" and "Here is what you might think about before buying it"........now that would be a refreshing post.

Bear Markets: A Necessary Evil

Bravo, an article so simple and common sense, like a breath of fresh air. I'm sure it will be lost amongst the noise almost immediately.