Investment Strategy: What Portfolio Withdrawal Rate Can You Live With? [View article]
The best withdrawal rate is none. Living off the interest generated, plus whatever SS benefits come in is the best formula. Roth conversions are the best way to keep the income away from taxes. The bitter pill of taxation on the year of conversion can be the best remedy in the long run. Avoiding withdrawal of principal should be avoided for as long as possible. the so called formulas are a recipe for diaster.
Non-Agency Mortgage REITs: Part 4 - The Recovery Room [View article]
RAS and its preferreds up today. You nailed it! Also great continuing call on ABR which got an upgrade and good lift today. Does't this beat the law practice? Thanks.
Banco Santander: A 10.8% Yield, But Can It Last? [View article]
I will keep the cash. Reinvesting increases your exposure while cash gives you the flexibility to decide whether the cash can be redeployed for more higher gain or better dividends.
Non-Agency Mortgage REITs: Part 4 - The Recovery Room [View article]
Thanks for your article. I own all three of the RAS preferreds-A,B and C. They are all still trading below par and pay very well. Please continue to advise about these opportunities for gain!
Revisiting My Bullish Thesis On BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust [View article]
Thanks for your article. I own BPT, but it is not a hold and forget position. These types of issues require much more attention than regular ones. Please keep us posted.
Cooper Tires: A Quick Glance At 2 Bonds [View article]
Thanks for writing about these individual bonds. SA readers benefit from information on individual issues. CTB has performed very well during the past two months - @15%. However, as to the bonds, I prefer not to pay so much over par. Please keep your articles coming.
Principal Protection For Preferred Stock Investors During A Low Rate Environment [View article]
I think it may be doing some activity to address the A and B issues. I like the C issue because it is not callable until 2017. I am also long the common stock. Mr. Le Du's articles and subscription service offer excellent information on preferreds. You may also want to read some prior articles on this site by Michael Terry. Good Luck!
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