An Airlineabout PNCL 05/27/08
I had read about this a few months ago and have been watching it from 11 to now $6.5. Insiders are buying at this price and in large amounts at market (an indicator I always like). This reg...
Still like this, but maybe in a bubbleabout DJP 05/15/08
I recently saw reports that Brazil had a reserve discovery of 40% and that the US has made a discovery in LA that adds 50% to our reserves. Oil and commodities will hurt this pick if this starts
ETN for Commoditiesabout DJP 04/23/08
I do not understand how to value a commodity. Supply/Demand, hedging, speculation, etc. are factors that determine a price or a commodity. I do feel that the trend of commodity and agricul...
ETF for 20 yearsabout VWO 04/14/08
I like this ETF because of its exposure and low expense fees. It is a passive way to get exposure to China, HK, Brazil, etc. I feel that growth outside of the US will be greater in real t...
Re: BWLD will continue to grow06/04/08
I think that given the current economy if I was going to go for a restaurant it would be fast food, fast casual, or one like this. I would be concerned with disposable income, but the clientele being targeted are going to spend on beer, wings, and burger type food regardless of the economy when they go out to relax on the weekends. I would be cautious, but like the idea.
Re: China, Brazil, India, Russia, Malaysia? VWO has them all.05/11/08
I agree. I like this ETF because of its exposure and low expense fees. It is a passive way to get exposure to China, HK, Brazil, etc. I feel that growth outside of the US will be greater in real terms on average over the next 20 years. This is also excellent for people unable to amass $2500 to $5000 to purchase shares in an emerging mkts index fund.
Like Warren Buffet said in his lates...
Re: Minimum Amount to Start Investing04/13/08
The use of extra capital is relevant to the rate at which it can be invested. A person with a $500 loan of 1% should not repay it if a rate of 6% can be had, provided they can cover the cash flow.
I think that getreal is right with respect to costs of position. However, I do think that any amount invested is better than nothing. If one has 1000 to invest in ABC @ $20 a share and commiss...
More willing to take occasional risks while protecting assets from the risk of major losses. Portfolio is comprised mostly of solid companies with a history of consistently creating returns for investors, but includes some riskier holdings such as smallcaps, or foreign companies that will posses larger returns.
