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A Buy & Hold Forever Dividend Stock Portfolio

I own BDV (BlackRock Divdend Achievers) 8% divy.14% diccount and no leverage.

When Will the Recession End?

When the Democrats pass all their Socialistic policies and programs our country will look like a decadent European Society.

Does anyone in their right mind think its business as usual after the next four years.

Pray that Obama moves to the middle.

Provident Energy Trust: Income for Today and Tomorrow

Own PVX, sold PWE ($34) and AAV ($14). Please take note the Canadian government said "anything that comes out of the ground belongs to all the people".

Will continue to use PVX for monthly income,at present levels it looks interesting.

ArcelorMittal: Profit from the World's Largest Steel Maker

MT appears to be a great long term play, but are we late to the party at $95.

The earthquake in China and subsequent rebuilding is also a lead story.

Good article

The PowerShares Version of Global Asset Allocation

Love the asset allocation of NFA and hope they extensive global holdings and a decent divy.It's obvious to me the USA will have a ever diminishing standing in the world economy as we slide into Socialism.

Penn West Energy Trust: An Underappreciated Gem

Owned Petrofund,PWE,AAV,PDS and PVX.Have sold all except PVX because of on statement made by many Canadian Politicians,"anything that comes out of the ground belongs to all the Canadian people".

Risk vs reward

Upstream MLPs and Canadian Royalty Trusts: High Return, High Risk?

I presently own PVX (Provident Energy Trust) and BBEP (MLP) and have owned other Canroys the Last few years.I agree 100% that the Socialist Canadian Gov. may continue the assault on the trusts.But you state "could change" "may" regarding MPL's.BBEP hedging goes way down going forward and in my eyes is way under priced at $20.91 and a 8.2% divy,PVX owns 20% of BBEP.

Money Magazine ETF Recommendations: Keeping It Simple May Be Stupid

I have not been diversified in twenty years,I buy what I like.J P Morgan recently gave my portfolio a free make over trying to gain my business.They used thirty five different products over the the last fifteen years and guess what, I beat them over 8%.(33% ETF's)

Owning Too Many CEFs Is a Bad Thing

33% of my portfolio are ETF's.They add some stability,great exposure and good dividends.The up and down side are limited but the divys make up for that.My one "balanced mutual fund" is in the dumpster with a poor monthly pay out ( my bad,I listened to my broker).

ETFs Furthest from Their 50-Day Moving Averages

They have a future in politics.

When the Economy Hands You Lemons, Consider Dividend ETFs

David, in the last 15 years I haver never bought anything that has not paid a divy.My time line is 2 to 9 years and it has worked for me.

I own ADVDX(5% of portfolio) and collect a large divy monthly, yes my principal is down but if you believe in the markets I shall have it all back and more.

The Top 7 Sector ETFs For the Economic Recovery

On Jan.22 the VTI had a 23% correction,after today its 13%.Commercial Reits with no sub prime exposure are at bargain prices and huge divys. Good Luck