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      <title>Linn Energy Faces Yet Another Bear Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[There must be a lot of experts commenting, because I have a hard time finding out what is overvalued and what isn't.  Folks were writing that Main Street Capital was overvalued when I was buying some at just under $30 a share.  Read the Seeking Alpha Earnings Call Transcript and you will find out that management might announce a special dividend in addition to its newly declared regular monthly dividends, and it is thinking about having a special payout semi-annually.  Last year, I had not heard of MAIN, but I took a chance, and the company hasn't disappointed me.  This whole LINN/LNCO/BRY story might be fine, but I am learning from you, and the LNCO loss helped balance my short-term gains.  I like it when somebody challenges me, because if it turns out that I was wrong to sell the stock, then it will be a reminder to become more educated about the subject.  If you love your Moms, then don't forget to give them gifts on your birthday celebrations. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:57:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[There must be a lot of experts commenting, because I have a hard time finding out what is overvalued and what isn't.  Folks were writing that Main Street Capital was overvalued when I was buying some at just under $30 a share.  Read the Seeking Alpha Earnings Call Transcript and you will find out that management might announce a special dividend in addition to its newly declared regular monthly dividends, and it is thinking about having a special payout semi-annually.  Last year, I had not heard of MAIN, but I took a chance, and the company hasn't disappointed me.  This whole LINN/LNCO/BRY story might be fine, but I am learning from you, and the LNCO loss helped balance my short-term gains.  I like it when somebody challenges me, because if it turns out that I was wrong to sell the stock, then it will be a reminder to become more educated about the subject.  If you love your Moms, then don't forget to give them gifts on your birthday celebrations. ]]>
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      <title>Linn Energy: Don't Believe The (Negative) Hype</title>
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        <![CDATA[California could be a big stumbling block hurting LINN's and Berry Petroleum's ambitious plans for the Monterey Shale region.  Read a recent article through Forbes; the author explains the situation well.  I know that I have been giving many of you a hard time about the proposed merger, but at least I have presented some of my concerns regarding it.  I certainly am not against development in that area of my state; neither is Governor Brown.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 21:07:01 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[California could be a big stumbling block hurting LINN's and Berry Petroleum's ambitious plans for the Monterey Shale region.  Read a recent article through Forbes; the author explains the situation well.  I know that I have been giving many of you a hard time about the proposed merger, but at least I have presented some of my concerns regarding it.  I certainly am not against development in that area of my state; neither is Governor Brown.  ]]>
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      <title>Linn Energy Faces Yet Another Bear Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[What I do understand is that there might be an oversupply, not only of shares which not everybody wants, but also of the products in which LINN and BRY are involved. I am an old-fashioned guy.  Coke sells drinks, etcetera.  LNCO was set up as a  vehicle tied-into LINN's MLP shares.  Correct?  I realize what the company is trying to do, but even though I do not own any LINN, LNCO or BRY shares, if I had a Berry Petroleum investment, then I would rather see an all-cash buyout than be purchased by a company which survives on puts, hedges, and consistently tries improving itself through leverage.  When Mr. Buffett does transactions, then he buys or sells shares of a company he understands, or gets good deals from loaning money to businesses, or offers a price to own a company.  I cannot compare myself to Warren, but I'm sure you get the message.  Look at Magnum Hunter and many others.  MHR has so many finance covenants that it could put at least one well-known church to shame.  Maybe this is the New Math for businesses; perhaps Jim Cramer is right and the big institutions are hungry for shares.  The deal is a bit complicated, so Mr. Ellis had to appear on Jim's show to explain it.  He did a nice job, but I'm out.  Big deal.  Where is my diet Coke?  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:35:31 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[What I do understand is that there might be an oversupply, not only of shares which not everybody wants, but also of the products in which LINN and BRY are involved. I am an old-fashioned guy.  Coke sells drinks, etcetera.  LNCO was set up as a  vehicle tied-into LINN's MLP shares.  Correct?  I realize what the company is trying to do, but even though I do not own any LINN, LNCO or BRY shares, if I had a Berry Petroleum investment, then I would rather see an all-cash buyout than be purchased by a company which survives on puts, hedges, and consistently tries improving itself through leverage.  When Mr. Buffett does transactions, then he buys or sells shares of a company he understands, or gets good deals from loaning money to businesses, or offers a price to own a company.  I cannot compare myself to Warren, but I'm sure you get the message.  Look at Magnum Hunter and many others.  MHR has so many finance covenants that it could put at least one well-known church to shame.  Maybe this is the New Math for businesses; perhaps Jim Cramer is right and the big institutions are hungry for shares.  The deal is a bit complicated, so Mr. Ellis had to appear on Jim's show to explain it.  He did a nice job, but I'm out.  Big deal.  Where is my diet Coke?  ]]>
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      <title>Linn Energy Faces Yet Another Bear Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[P.S.:  I will not be buying anymore LNCO shares, no matter what the price; there are too many solid companies with good business models that will be available when foreign and institutional investors decide to take their profits.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:23:25 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[P.S.:  I will not be buying anymore LNCO shares, no matter what the price; there are too many solid companies with good business models that will be available when foreign and institutional investors decide to take their profits.  ]]>
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      <title>Linn Energy Faces Yet Another Bear Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[My financial advisor overruled me on LNCO.  Barron's or no Barron's, we just do not understand the logic of diluting LNCO's shares for a purchase of another company, as a growth strategy.  I'm out of those shares and will apply the loss to short-term gains.  I also sold CAT, and made a small gain on that sale.  We had a meeting and I gave him complete permission to manage my accounts.  He has plenty of research and I trust him and his firm.  Good luck to all!]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:19:37 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[My financial advisor overruled me on LNCO.  Barron's or no Barron's, we just do not understand the logic of diluting LNCO's shares for a purchase of another company, as a growth strategy.  I'm out of those shares and will apply the loss to short-term gains.  I also sold CAT, and made a small gain on that sale.  We had a meeting and I gave him complete permission to manage my accounts.  He has plenty of research and I trust him and his firm.  Good luck to all!]]>
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      <title>Linn Energy Faces Yet Another Bear Attack</title>
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        <![CDATA[bearon's or barren's: take your pick.  I have 300 LNCO shares.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:51 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[bearon's or barren's: take your pick.  I have 300 LNCO shares.]]>
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      <title>My Mad Method: What Next To Buy, And Why? May 2013</title>
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        <![CDATA[Hi, J.D.!  It is nice that you took a chance with Universal Insurance Holdings, Incorporated.  I have gotten many good investment ideas from contributors and posters.  I applaud what you are trying to accomplish.  Two of my fourteen stocks in my taxable portfolio are a direct result of Seeking Alpha's influence: Main Street Capital and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.  Respectfully, Jim.   ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:34:22 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Hi, J.D.!  It is nice that you took a chance with Universal Insurance Holdings, Incorporated.  I have gotten many good investment ideas from contributors and posters.  I applaud what you are trying to accomplish.  Two of my fourteen stocks in my taxable portfolio are a direct result of Seeking Alpha's influence: Main Street Capital and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.  Respectfully, Jim.   ]]>
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      <title>Coming Soon To A Theater Near You: Flexible Pricing</title>
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        <![CDATA[Your name is great for this article, and I really enjoyed reading it.  I have observed that Amazon is producing &quot;shorts&quot;, Cinedigm is making its presence known in the industry, and there seems to be a thirst for entertainment worldwide.  Netflix and HBO are into original content, so I mildly disagree with the effects flexible pricing would have on their revenues.  Netflix could have folks of all ages submit CD-Rs or DVD-Rs showcasing original talent, have an international audience judge what management considers the best ones, and offer its subscribers the privilege of enjoying new talent as a bonus.  The best companies reinvent themselves even if a revolution is brewing.  I have none of the stocks mentioned in your writing, but I let CIDM get away; it is the one investment with which I needed to be more patient, because I still believe it could be a fine speculative story.  Mr. Wagner, keep up the good work.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:17:35 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Your name is great for this article, and I really enjoyed reading it.  I have observed that Amazon is producing &quot;shorts&quot;, Cinedigm is making its presence known in the industry, and there seems to be a thirst for entertainment worldwide.  Netflix and HBO are into original content, so I mildly disagree with the effects flexible pricing would have on their revenues.  Netflix could have folks of all ages submit CD-Rs or DVD-Rs showcasing original talent, have an international audience judge what management considers the best ones, and offer its subscribers the privilege of enjoying new talent as a bonus.  The best companies reinvent themselves even if a revolution is brewing.  I have none of the stocks mentioned in your writing, but I let CIDM get away; it is the one investment with which I needed to be more patient, because I still believe it could be a fine speculative story.  Mr. Wagner, keep up the good work.]]>
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      <title>Please Do Not Invest Like This</title>
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        <![CDATA[I have CAT shares.  About five years ago, I also had Heinz shares.  I would call my broker, the secretary sometimes answered, and she'd give me stock quotes.  When both CAT and HNZ were up, I'd call it a catsup day.  Barron's apparently has influenced short-term trading a bit regarding Caterpillar.  I also read that CAT might layoff more workers.  It makes me feel bad, even though my stock is doing better.  I'm wondering, &quot;When will stocks go up for some of the better reasons than cutting workers, expenses, and initiating stock buybacks?&quot;  Have cash handy; there will be more times to put it to work, hopefully as struggling folks go back to work.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:31:04 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I have CAT shares.  About five years ago, I also had Heinz shares.  I would call my broker, the secretary sometimes answered, and she'd give me stock quotes.  When both CAT and HNZ were up, I'd call it a catsup day.  Barron's apparently has influenced short-term trading a bit regarding Caterpillar.  I also read that CAT might layoff more workers.  It makes me feel bad, even though my stock is doing better.  I'm wondering, &quot;When will stocks go up for some of the better reasons than cutting workers, expenses, and initiating stock buybacks?&quot;  Have cash handy; there will be more times to put it to work, hopefully as struggling folks go back to work.  ]]>
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      <title>Please Do Not Invest Like This</title>
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        <![CDATA[Doctor Dividend and Momintn, I used to interview guests for a small radio station.  My questions were either specific or general, and the listeners did analyses.  Your answers will help others learn how you feel, and S.A. readers might even learn a thing or two from me.    ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:52:36 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Doctor Dividend and Momintn, I used to interview guests for a small radio station.  My questions were either specific or general, and the listeners did analyses.  Your answers will help others learn how you feel, and S.A. readers might even learn a thing or two from me.    ]]>
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      <title>Please Do Not Invest Like This</title>
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        <![CDATA[Say you had a base position of $100,000 in stocks and a crazy thing happened; all of your stocks went up and you had a 100% gain in fourteen months. Now your portfolio is valued at $200,000.  Wouldn't you sell part of the holdings you believe might be overvalued and look for opportunities to methodically try building your wealth, knowing that you cannot expect the same results over the next 14 month period?  You do not want to get burned paying high taxes, but sometimes when your tax bite is lower, your portfolio in a liquid account is not performing well.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 21:05:24 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Say you had a base position of $100,000 in stocks and a crazy thing happened; all of your stocks went up and you had a 100% gain in fourteen months. Now your portfolio is valued at $200,000.  Wouldn't you sell part of the holdings you believe might be overvalued and look for opportunities to methodically try building your wealth, knowing that you cannot expect the same results over the next 14 month period?  You do not want to get burned paying high taxes, but sometimes when your tax bite is lower, your portfolio in a liquid account is not performing well.  ]]>
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      <title>Four Important Rules Of Blue-Chip Dividend Investing</title>
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        <![CDATA[Berkshires' insurance businesses are one reason the company did well recently.  I believe that the big boys are giving one of my dividend-payers, UVE, a &quot;halo effect&quot;.  I seem to have a bit more risk tolerance than some folks, so even though this small insurance holding company has been hitting new yearly highs, I expect profit-taking but I will keep dividend reinvesting the stock.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 20:30:29 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Berkshires' insurance businesses are one reason the company did well recently.  I believe that the big boys are giving one of my dividend-payers, UVE, a &quot;halo effect&quot;.  I seem to have a bit more risk tolerance than some folks, so even though this small insurance holding company has been hitting new yearly highs, I expect profit-taking but I will keep dividend reinvesting the stock.]]>
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      <title>Please Do Not Invest Like This</title>
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        <![CDATA[Tim:  Enjoy your new job.....at Barron's.  I have learned that whether the market has zoomed higher or plummeted, it is a good strategy to never be fully invested, and always be diversified.  This gives you opportunities to build your investments in the companies and management teams you like, while not selling some of your best performers in an effort to raise quick cash.  I do not mind owning one or two utilities,  because although they have to spend money for maintenance, etc., we need power, and they usually give investors decent dividends that can either be dripped or used as income streams.  They add to the stability of my portfolio.  I have trouble judging stocks like Apple, as well as bio-techs, so if it wasn't for a Barron's article, I never would have heard of HTGC, which is doing well and recently raised its quarterly dividend to 27 cents.  I sold RSO-A, because I felt that at about $25.89, it might be overpriced, and I had a nice short-term profit.  I have no REITs, but I still like BDCs.  The majority of my Hickory Tech and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shares are long-term; CVX is about to get there, and a lot of MAIN will be L/T by June's end.  Thanks, Tim, for teaching and encouraging us.     ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:32:33 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Tim:  Enjoy your new job.....at Barron's.  I have learned that whether the market has zoomed higher or plummeted, it is a good strategy to never be fully invested, and always be diversified.  This gives you opportunities to build your investments in the companies and management teams you like, while not selling some of your best performers in an effort to raise quick cash.  I do not mind owning one or two utilities,  because although they have to spend money for maintenance, etc., we need power, and they usually give investors decent dividends that can either be dripped or used as income streams.  They add to the stability of my portfolio.  I have trouble judging stocks like Apple, as well as bio-techs, so if it wasn't for a Barron's article, I never would have heard of HTGC, which is doing well and recently raised its quarterly dividend to 27 cents.  I sold RSO-A, because I felt that at about $25.89, it might be overpriced, and I had a nice short-term profit.  I have no REITs, but I still like BDCs.  The majority of my Hickory Tech and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shares are long-term; CVX is about to get there, and a lot of MAIN will be L/T by June's end.  Thanks, Tim, for teaching and encouraging us.     ]]>
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      <title>A Real Dividend Growth Machine: Q1 2013 Review</title>
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        <![CDATA[May 1, 2013, I bought Robert Half International shares.  The company has raised its quarterly dividend from four cents to sixteen cents-per-share over the last nine years for a 25% increase, which averaged over this time-span about 2.77% a year.  The shares were solicited.  Gradual economic improvements worldwide should help RHI's financial results.  The dividend coverage is good, the share count shows prudent management for a company which is about 65 years young, and during November 2012, RHI raised its dividend.  I like it because, unlike Manpower which only pays semi-annually, RHI is a quarterly payer.  I paid $32.499 for my shares, so as a conservative investor, if you like this stock idea, then you can obtain shares for less.  It is a solid company that might be a good fit for some portfolios.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:49:22 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[May 1, 2013, I bought Robert Half International shares.  The company has raised its quarterly dividend from four cents to sixteen cents-per-share over the last nine years for a 25% increase, which averaged over this time-span about 2.77% a year.  The shares were solicited.  Gradual economic improvements worldwide should help RHI's financial results.  The dividend coverage is good, the share count shows prudent management for a company which is about 65 years young, and during November 2012, RHI raised its dividend.  I like it because, unlike Manpower which only pays semi-annually, RHI is a quarterly payer.  I paid $32.499 for my shares, so as a conservative investor, if you like this stock idea, then you can obtain shares for less.  It is a solid company that might be a good fit for some portfolios.]]>
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      <title>How Long-Term Investors Can Prepare For A Looming Correction</title>
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        <![CDATA[richjoy403:  Thanks for sharing your strategies.  Do you ever use options?  Do you ever sell stocks against your gains for tax purposes?  Please bear with me, in case you answered these questions in previous posts.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:25:14 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[richjoy403:  Thanks for sharing your strategies.  Do you ever use options?  Do you ever sell stocks against your gains for tax purposes?  Please bear with me, in case you answered these questions in previous posts.]]>
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      <title>How Long-Term Investors Can Prepare For A Looming Correction</title>
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        <![CDATA[Can anyone explain why Apple is borrowing money to increase its dividends?  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:52:50 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Can anyone explain why Apple is borrowing money to increase its dividends?  ]]>
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      <title>A Reminder Of Why You Stick With Dividend Stocks</title>
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        <![CDATA[The good companies survive more than one week's trading results.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:46:47 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[The good companies survive more than one week's trading results.]]>
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      <title>A Reminder Of Why You Stick With Dividend Stocks</title>
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        <![CDATA[Tim, you are amazing.  This is the new 1caflash, courtesy of you and other smart S.A. members.  I promise to write about why I invest a certain way, and never ridicule anyone who writes an article or posts comments.  Some of you might be interested in what I did with the Prospect Capital proceeds.  I bought HTGC, NMFC and LNCO shares, while adding to my MAIN position.  I sold my CIDM, GRH-C, KOSS, and SLP shares.  I hope to relax during May 2013, and let my financial adviser notify me if he sees some good opportunities.  Good luck to everyone who is an investor.  Respectfully, Jim. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:49:17 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Tim, you are amazing.  This is the new 1caflash, courtesy of you and other smart S.A. members.  I promise to write about why I invest a certain way, and never ridicule anyone who writes an article or posts comments.  Some of you might be interested in what I did with the Prospect Capital proceeds.  I bought HTGC, NMFC and LNCO shares, while adding to my MAIN position.  I sold my CIDM, GRH-C, KOSS, and SLP shares.  I hope to relax during May 2013, and let my financial adviser notify me if he sees some good opportunities.  Good luck to everyone who is an investor.  Respectfully, Jim. ]]>
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      <title>Opportunity Costs For Dividend Investors</title>
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        <![CDATA[April 25, 2013, I initiated a small (300 shares) position in LNCO.  No matter what the stock price does, I will receive a .725 cents per share dividend during May, 2013.  I will reinvest it into LNCO, as long as my brokerage indicates that the stock qualifies.  LINN Energy proposed a plan to start paying monthly dividends commencing July, 2013.  This plan shows you the distributions and dividends it believes can be paid to shareholders of LINE and LNCO, once the purchase of Berry Petroleum is finalized.  I hope that the company does well and that I have the patience to hold my investment long-term.  Remember that stupid comment I made about CIDM, trying to hold it for at least five years?  My new financial adviser helped me sell all of my 3,000 shares, and I took a small loss.  Here's the pitch: trying to find the growth stocks that do not pay dividends is like you are the batter, there is no catcher or backstop, and when you swing and miss, then you have to chase the ball.  At my age, that is not much fun.  Thanks to Dave and other smart SA folks who are teaching me the value of dripping and compounding.   ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:38:52 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[April 25, 2013, I initiated a small (300 shares) position in LNCO.  No matter what the stock price does, I will receive a .725 cents per share dividend during May, 2013.  I will reinvest it into LNCO, as long as my brokerage indicates that the stock qualifies.  LINN Energy proposed a plan to start paying monthly dividends commencing July, 2013.  This plan shows you the distributions and dividends it believes can be paid to shareholders of LINE and LNCO, once the purchase of Berry Petroleum is finalized.  I hope that the company does well and that I have the patience to hold my investment long-term.  Remember that stupid comment I made about CIDM, trying to hold it for at least five years?  My new financial adviser helped me sell all of my 3,000 shares, and I took a small loss.  Here's the pitch: trying to find the growth stocks that do not pay dividends is like you are the batter, there is no catcher or backstop, and when you swing and miss, then you have to chase the ball.  At my age, that is not much fun.  Thanks to Dave and other smart SA folks who are teaching me the value of dripping and compounding.   ]]>
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        <![CDATA[I like what Chevron announced.  DGI, I would not worry about Brown-Foreman, or capital gains.  Did you drip your shares?  What was your yield at $39.98?  If you were dripping, then your original investment has done even better.  I can suggest UVE, an insurance holding company that has done well for me and is being noticed by shareholders, traders, and the industry.  It does not have an abnormal amount of shares, and it is growing its business in the United States.  At UVE's $5.36 price, if the company keeps paying 8 cents a share per quarter, then the annual yield will be about 5.97%; however, some folks do not like insurance company investments or small to medium-sized companies.  UVE is in my DRIP.  Thank you for expressing your thoughts. ]]>
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        <![CDATA[I like what Chevron announced.  DGI, I would not worry about Brown-Foreman, or capital gains.  Did you drip your shares?  What was your yield at $39.98?  If you were dripping, then your original investment has done even better.  I can suggest UVE, an insurance holding company that has done well for me and is being noticed by shareholders, traders, and the industry.  It does not have an abnormal amount of shares, and it is growing its business in the United States.  At UVE's $5.36 price, if the company keeps paying 8 cents a share per quarter, then the annual yield will be about 5.97%; however, some folks do not like insurance company investments or small to medium-sized companies.  UVE is in my DRIP.  Thank you for expressing your thoughts. ]]>
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      <title>Time For The Safety Of Chevron</title>
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        <![CDATA[Mr. Jensen, thank you for the update.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:51:12 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Mr. Jensen, thank you for the update.]]>
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        <![CDATA[I wrote about my investment in GreenHunter Energy preferred shares.  Since then, I read a recent SEC filing in which the company stated it is having accounting issues.  I noticed that Magnum Hunter, whose CEO also has a large interest in GreenHunter, has had its common and MHR-D shares' prices plunge in a very short time.  I sold MHR-D during 2013 and April 18th and 19th, 2013, I also sold all of my GRH-C preferred shares.  I wish investors in both companies good fortune, but my new financial adviser agrees with me that Chevron, even though it has rough times, is more suited for my long-term objectives.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:46:43 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I wrote about my investment in GreenHunter Energy preferred shares.  Since then, I read a recent SEC filing in which the company stated it is having accounting issues.  I noticed that Magnum Hunter, whose CEO also has a large interest in GreenHunter, has had its common and MHR-D shares' prices plunge in a very short time.  I sold MHR-D during 2013 and April 18th and 19th, 2013, I also sold all of my GRH-C preferred shares.  I wish investors in both companies good fortune, but my new financial adviser agrees with me that Chevron, even though it has rough times, is more suited for my long-term objectives.  ]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mike, I have to agree with you.  I imagine that we believe our favorite BDC's have been taking a beating for no logical reasons.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Mike, I have to agree with you.  I imagine that we believe our favorite BDC's have been taking a beating for no logical reasons.]]>
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      <title>Main Street Capital: A Monthly Dividend Stock To Watch For</title>
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        <![CDATA[I am a Main Street Capital investor who bought 200 more shares April 17, 2013.  I have a suggestion for MAIN's management team.  Do a 4 million common shares' secondary offering at $33 a share, with the overallotment amount 375,000 shares.  Raise a gross total of $144,375,000.  The underwriters get discounts on the stock price which makes them happy, current Main Street Capital shareholders should not mind, the share count would be about 40 million, and the company would have more funds with which to pay down debt, and be able to find additional investment opportunities in a great environment for its strategy.  Shareholders might even get another monthly dividend increase before the end of 2013.  I believe this type of offering would be fully subscribed, as was Main Street Capital's recent bonds' effort.   ]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:26:25 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I am a Main Street Capital investor who bought 200 more shares April 17, 2013.  I have a suggestion for MAIN's management team.  Do a 4 million common shares' secondary offering at $33 a share, with the overallotment amount 375,000 shares.  Raise a gross total of $144,375,000.  The underwriters get discounts on the stock price which makes them happy, current Main Street Capital shareholders should not mind, the share count would be about 40 million, and the company would have more funds with which to pay down debt, and be able to find additional investment opportunities in a great environment for its strategy.  Shareholders might even get another monthly dividend increase before the end of 2013.  I believe this type of offering would be fully subscribed, as was Main Street Capital's recent bonds' effort.   ]]>
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      <title>The Wisdom Of Not Reinvesting Dividends</title>
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        <![CDATA[Forbes also mentioned Prospect Capital (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/psec' title='Prospect Capital'>PSEC</a>) as entering oversold territory.  I posted this because even though I recently sold all of my PSEC shares, I attempt to be fair, in case some Prospect Capital investors may have missed Forbes' release.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:37:34 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Forbes also mentioned Prospect Capital (<a href='http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/psec' title='Prospect Capital'>PSEC</a>) as entering oversold territory.  I posted this because even though I recently sold all of my PSEC shares, I attempt to be fair, in case some Prospect Capital investors may have missed Forbes' release.]]>
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      <title>The Wisdom Of Not Reinvesting Dividends</title>
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        <![CDATA[Some of you know about my Main Street Capital investment.  I bought my first 1,000 shares at $24 each during June, 2012.  I kept buying the stock, and before April 17, 2013, my share count was 1,750 plus 61.46 shares from dividend reinvesting.  MAIN had a rough day on the 17th.  One of my buy limit orders executed for 100 MAIN shares at $29.84 each.  While I was on the phone with my financial adviser, MAIN was selling for even less, so we added 100 shares at $28.933 each, bringing my total Main Street Capital shares to 2,011.46.  Both buys were solicited.  During May 2013, my next dividend will be about $280.77.  Even at a price of $35 a share, I will receive about 8.022 more shares.  April 17th was a good day for me to increase my Main Street Capital shares, because the market took another large fall, and it was MAIN's ex-dividend date.  The yield also increased from previous price levels of this stock.  The two purchases raised my average MAIN share price to $24.712905.  I read nothing that will alter the company's investment strategy, although Forbes released two articles, one of which is headlined, &quot;Top-Ranked Main Street Capital Getting Very Oversold&quot;.  Reading Forbes on the internet helps me make better investment decisions, and consulting with my financial agent gives me more piece of mind.  Continued success to Tim and S.A. members, and thank you for the good advice I get from many of you.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:42:58 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[Some of you know about my Main Street Capital investment.  I bought my first 1,000 shares at $24 each during June, 2012.  I kept buying the stock, and before April 17, 2013, my share count was 1,750 plus 61.46 shares from dividend reinvesting.  MAIN had a rough day on the 17th.  One of my buy limit orders executed for 100 MAIN shares at $29.84 each.  While I was on the phone with my financial adviser, MAIN was selling for even less, so we added 100 shares at $28.933 each, bringing my total Main Street Capital shares to 2,011.46.  Both buys were solicited.  During May 2013, my next dividend will be about $280.77.  Even at a price of $35 a share, I will receive about 8.022 more shares.  April 17th was a good day for me to increase my Main Street Capital shares, because the market took another large fall, and it was MAIN's ex-dividend date.  The yield also increased from previous price levels of this stock.  The two purchases raised my average MAIN share price to $24.712905.  I read nothing that will alter the company's investment strategy, although Forbes released two articles, one of which is headlined, &quot;Top-Ranked Main Street Capital Getting Very Oversold&quot;.  Reading Forbes on the internet helps me make better investment decisions, and consulting with my financial agent gives me more piece of mind.  Continued success to Tim and S.A. members, and thank you for the good advice I get from many of you.]]>
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      <title>Prospect Capital And The Re-Emergence Of Collateralized Loan Obligations</title>
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        <![CDATA[aw, I'm doing fine and I have nothing against you or anyone else on Seeking Alpha.  I am guessing that you are younger than me.  Maybe you don't use a financial adviser; it is none of our business.  We portion our buys.  I was too heavy in oil and natural gas stocks, so I have Chevron and GreenHunter Energy preferred.  I explain why I like GreenHunter's possibilities in previous posts.  ABBV and SLP are my health-related stocks.  CAT and MMM are capital goods investments.  MAIN is my BDC.  KOSS is a small tech stock because I have a hard time judging large tech companies.  Hickory Tech is my telecom investment.  SCE-G is a preferred which I will probably be able to drip during June, 2013; it is in the utilities sector as is Vectren, an Indiana-based holding company.  UVE is a diversified insurance holding corporation, headquartered in Florida.  Cinedigm is a small tech-related firm in the entertainment industry.  RSO-A is one of Resource Capital's preferred offerings, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory makes confectionary items, owns and franchises stores, and has agreements with international investors, as well as Cold Stone and U-Swirl.  aw, I wish you the best with your investing, and thank you for being an S.A. reader and poster.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:06:44 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[aw, I'm doing fine and I have nothing against you or anyone else on Seeking Alpha.  I am guessing that you are younger than me.  Maybe you don't use a financial adviser; it is none of our business.  We portion our buys.  I was too heavy in oil and natural gas stocks, so I have Chevron and GreenHunter Energy preferred.  I explain why I like GreenHunter's possibilities in previous posts.  ABBV and SLP are my health-related stocks.  CAT and MMM are capital goods investments.  MAIN is my BDC.  KOSS is a small tech stock because I have a hard time judging large tech companies.  Hickory Tech is my telecom investment.  SCE-G is a preferred which I will probably be able to drip during June, 2013; it is in the utilities sector as is Vectren, an Indiana-based holding company.  UVE is a diversified insurance holding corporation, headquartered in Florida.  Cinedigm is a small tech-related firm in the entertainment industry.  RSO-A is one of Resource Capital's preferred offerings, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory makes confectionary items, owns and franchises stores, and has agreements with international investors, as well as Cold Stone and U-Swirl.  aw, I wish you the best with your investing, and thank you for being an S.A. reader and poster.]]>
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        <![CDATA[J. D., thanks for the reply.  After such a taxing session, a lot of investors will be reevaluating their portfolios.  Please pray for the injured and the Boston victims' families.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:53:41 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[J. D., thanks for the reply.  After such a taxing session, a lot of investors will be reevaluating their portfolios.  Please pray for the injured and the Boston victims' families.  ]]>
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        <![CDATA[I read profiles.  Politely, I ask tzac22, why do you want to retire when you are 30?  Unless you have something in mind that you are not telling us, you have to keep busy, or retirement can be boring.  Why do you think I write so much and sometimes get into scrapes with folks who attack me on Seeking Alpha?  Maybe PSEC is a good investment, but someone was implying that I was stupid for unloading all of my shares.  I have MAIN, and I don't need two BDC's.  Also, that person cannot understand why in the world I would keep investing in CAT, CVX, and MMM.  It is because they are good companies that give me more diversification and I can gradually add more shares.  Keep eating that popcorn.  J.D., I am stunned that you don't have a small position in UVE.  This holding company has at least two branches, it is retiring almost 10% of its shares, and it wants to pay shareholders quarterly.  Also, the yield is very good.  Do not be afraid, J.D.!  It won't cost you an arm and a leg, either, and you can buy a share for less than a bucket of buttered popcorn at the movies.   ]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:25:17 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I read profiles.  Politely, I ask tzac22, why do you want to retire when you are 30?  Unless you have something in mind that you are not telling us, you have to keep busy, or retirement can be boring.  Why do you think I write so much and sometimes get into scrapes with folks who attack me on Seeking Alpha?  Maybe PSEC is a good investment, but someone was implying that I was stupid for unloading all of my shares.  I have MAIN, and I don't need two BDC's.  Also, that person cannot understand why in the world I would keep investing in CAT, CVX, and MMM.  It is because they are good companies that give me more diversification and I can gradually add more shares.  Keep eating that popcorn.  J.D., I am stunned that you don't have a small position in UVE.  This holding company has at least two branches, it is retiring almost 10% of its shares, and it wants to pay shareholders quarterly.  Also, the yield is very good.  Do not be afraid, J.D.!  It won't cost you an arm and a leg, either, and you can buy a share for less than a bucket of buttered popcorn at the movies.   ]]>
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        <![CDATA[I am glad you liked the popcorn.  Many investors do not like the stock because it isn't very liquid, although its products can melt.  I bought 500 shares during February 2012, so they are long-term and the dividend the company pays me is being reinvested into more RMCF stock.  You can't write puts, calls, or other options against the stock.  I like that, but many folks use the options market, trying to have another income stream.  That stuff is too complicated for me.  The company is virtually debt-free, but I guess that is not very exciting.  P/E is a bit high, but that doesn't bother me.  I am surprised that HSY or one of the other large confectionary companies does not bid for a business that is in pretty good shape, while the stock price is reasonable.  ]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:33:38 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[I am glad you liked the popcorn.  Many investors do not like the stock because it isn't very liquid, although its products can melt.  I bought 500 shares during February 2012, so they are long-term and the dividend the company pays me is being reinvested into more RMCF stock.  You can't write puts, calls, or other options against the stock.  I like that, but many folks use the options market, trying to have another income stream.  That stuff is too complicated for me.  The company is virtually debt-free, but I guess that is not very exciting.  P/E is a bit high, but that doesn't bother me.  I am surprised that HSY or one of the other large confectionary companies does not bid for a business that is in pretty good shape, while the stock price is reasonable.  ]]>
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