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Complete List of Norwegian ADRs

that's all??? only two. I own STO

Agency-Backed Mortgage REITs at a Crossroads

thanks for insight into all of them as I own all of them. spreads are not going to remain this juicy forever, the challence is when to get out.

Goldman Bonuses Based on Socialist Policies, Not Capitalism

Seeking Alpha writers like Mr Golde bring the real truth that mainstream media barely touch or wont touch being puppets of the government. here's number 30

Brazil Chokes Off Foreign Investment

one week later, EWZ is still falling, now $71.82 (about $5 off from last week highs) Hope all those Chicken Littles back off!!!

What to Do When Interactive Brokers Loses Connectivity

Yes, IB's customer services take a long time for them to get back to you but all my questions were answered satisfactorily. I didn't experience this connectivity problem but fortunately I don't day trade (trade for long term income) Can't beat their super low commissions and direct trading on foreign markets (Canada, Italy, Switzerland)

Want to Own Silver? Forget About SLV

Those ETFs are good for option plays or short term trading. Now I can cash out GLD, replace it with an Call option, and use the proceeds to buy Perth Mint certificates

Why You Should Have Some Gold in Your Portfolio

If you can't do physical, then look at Pert Mint for gold certificates (Pooled or Allocated in your name) Paper gold like ETF and Futures are best for options play

What Lies Behind the CFTC's Revocation of Exemptions in Agriculture Position Limits?

The poor needs to stop making babies when they can't already afford to feed the ones they already have (or will have) Reform of US Welfare/Food stamps system is needed. Also those developing countries need to control their population growth as well

Will Commodity ETFs Disappear?

CFTC should be abolished. Government action never goes right and always have unintended consequences! SEC too, asleep at the switch and never discovered Madoff even with many whistleblowers.

Master Limited Partnerships for Your Portfolio: Three Key Questions and Answers

Great article. scooped up many MLPs and KYE during their Nov and Feb lows. Tax complexity no big deal but good that the crowds stay back and we benefit. Correct much of the MLP payout is in depreciation which is like return of capital, not taxed as income but reduces your cost basis.

High Yield Investments in a Crummy Economic Environment

Options writing (Puts, Spreads, Condors)
High Yield equity, domestic & global closed end funds, preferreds, MREIT, MLP

S&P Downgrades American Capital

Thanks Cathie - specific document is N2 document, dated 8/19/09

How to Invest in Private Equity Through Public Markets

TICC is probably the only one with NO debt. HTGC is good too. Lost big on ACAS and ALD

Why Gold ETFs Are All About Timing

Better to own the real metal. BUT "GLD" is good for options play and very liquid.

Why Trading Oil with ETFs Is Better and Easier

PrudentMan: The purpose of this article is to compare and contrast Futures vs ETFs. Those kind of people you cite should not be reading this article or be on Seeking Alpha or even using the Internet at all; instead stick to Bank CDs. Tom, I appreciate the regular insights you give on ETFs to broaden our investment horizons as well as reduce risk.