Don't Fight The Fed: Investment Strategy For The Coming 'Unwind' [View article]
The Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act and/or favorable IRS rulings toward alternative energy REITs would be a huge boon for the sector. There wouldn't be any objection to such legislation if the sector had no potential. So who's blocking? Probably, the same interests blocking nat gas policy.
Here's What Happened The Last Time The Fed Owned All Outstanding Treasuries [View article]
Did I miss the part where the author offered an opinion? OK, I did get bored and jumped to the conclusion. Mr Naysayer is skeptical of balance sheet transparency. Ye old Federal Reserve can pretty much do whatever; that's why I leave the macro stuff to Mr Soros and Mr Claassen. Ms Delta Neutral, while unforgiving, is much more alluring.
5 Reasons The S&P 500 Could Fall 20% By The End Of 2013 [View article]
My point is, alpha is a lagging performance indicator. The best risk management is done with hindsight. There is risk to getting out of bed or staying put. Either way, asset management in just dollars and cents may not lead to happiness. From what I've read, the movers, shakers and empire builders were taking risk. I wish were speaking from experience. I'm not advocating "bury your head" strategy. James T suggested 401k's and pensioners won't gain from devaluation. Politically and practically, I think the scheme needs too keep moving, up. I am suggesting that the object is to create value, period.
5 Reasons The S&P 500 Could Fall 20% By The End Of 2013 [View article]
Prediction. At some point, the S&P 500 will decline and then rebound, then correct again. The real value of insight is a bit more involved. Correction relative to what, when? Cash, bonds, real estate? Maybe commodities, IDK. RU seekingalpha 4 a good reason? If not, then cash and bonds will do ok if you live >150 years.
BTW, I use Optionshouse and have no complaints, but I've been considering Interactive Brokers. I hope you keep writing about general economic and portfolio theory. Good luck, I suppose you won't need it with cash, at least in financial matters.
17.5 in 6 weeks! Most pros would love to do so well. I'm at -2% for 2013, +2% for all 2012. Maybe I'll follow you but short TLT & SPY and/or buy GLD & SLV.
8 Breakout Stocks In Energy Storage [View article]
Cruise ship installations come to mind with the Carnival ship ordeal in the news. While Pcb battery technology is not as critical with backup turbines, my understanding is that a combination of deep cycle and Pcb would allow for less fuel consumption and overall weight.
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5.57% Friday, handsome indeed. Just curious, as I comment from my trusty ole Athlon dual core, I'm curious what you are speculating?
Don't Fight The Fed: Investment Strategy For The Coming 'Unwind' [View article]
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Don't Fight The Fed: Investment Strategy For The Coming 'Unwind' [View article]
Here's What Happened The Last Time The Fed Owned All Outstanding Treasuries [View article]
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5 Reasons The S&P 500 Could Fall 20% By The End Of 2013 [View article]
5 Reasons The S&P 500 Could Fall 20% By The End Of 2013 [View article]
I'm not advocating "bury your head" strategy. James T suggested 401k's and pensioners won't gain from devaluation. Politically and practically, I think the scheme needs too keep moving, up. I am suggesting that the object is to create value, period.
5 Reasons The S&P 500 Could Fall 20% By The End Of 2013 [View article]
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Wrapping It Up For 2013 [View article]
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