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by leoc2
Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Any BINO's(Boglehead in name only) buying Moderna?
Replies: 42
Views: 2842

Re: Any BINO's(Boglehead in name only) buying Moderna?

Merck Sells Stake in Moderna as Vaccine Gets FDA Review

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... cine-maker

Hmmm what does Merck know that we don't?
by leoc2
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: International health insurance for 8-wk Canada trip?
Replies: 18
Views: 1764

Re: International health insurance for 8-wk Canada trip?

Nisi,

I live in this area in Canada. I can adopt you and put you on my medical benefits. Let me know :wink:

Or try this ....http://www.travelguard.com/ my son uses this when he travels abroad.
by leoc2
Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: [Sad news - Pat Larimore]
Replies: 225
Views: 26675

Re: [Sad news - Pat Larimore]

Deepest condolences from a Canadian Boglehead.
by leoc2
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cheap Razors
Replies: 81
Views: 11316

Re: Cheap Razors

Youtube ... How to hone a blade cartridge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADaRIqy0Dc
by leoc2
Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: US Chapters
Topic: Happy Birthday Taylor
Replies: 81
Views: 10210

Re: Happy Birthday Taylor

Congrats Taylor!!!!
by leoc2
Tue May 15, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Intellectual value of solving integral cubics in algebra?
Replies: 15
Views: 1784

Re: Intellectual value of solving integral cubics in algebra

I found this:

http://www.ehow.com/info_8050017_uses-h ... mials.html
Higher-degree polynomials are used in many engineering formulas to calculate the changes due to complex environmental phenomena over time. Higher-degree polynomials are involved in equations for steel corrosion, variable resistors and the depth of river flow.
by leoc2
Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:11 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Now in Wiki: Extended Market Index Fund
Replies: 42
Views: 8846

Re: Now in Wiki: Extended Market Index Fund

I found this old post "Mel's Unloved Mid-Caps vs 3033 stocks"
http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 10&t=61300
Actually, that was a pretty interesting nine year stretch from 10/2001 to 10/2010: Extended Market, Mel's Unloved Mid Caps, Small Cap Value, and Small Cap Blend all highly correlated.
by leoc2
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:44 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: how do you teach a kid who likes math
Replies: 89
Views: 9977

Re: how do you teach a kid who likes math

MarginOfBuffett wrote:
He has video games but I try to limit their use and we seldom watch TV
video games are underrated:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4685909/ns/ ... 0X_VfGPXnM
Agree. My son played role playing and logical reasoning games as a child and is now a software engineer. Who would of thought that playing nintendo would lead to a career.
by leoc2
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: how do you teach a kid who likes math
Replies: 89
Views: 9977

Re: how do you teach a kid who likes math

Perhaps a math competition game would keep a young mind interested. I have coached children that age in various sports and when I convert a repetition drill into a competition they really enjoy it and put more energy and effort into learning the skill. For example instead of lining up 10 kids to take turns making basketball free throws for 10 minutes. You put them in groups of 5 form 2 lines and they have 5 minutes to sink as many free throws as they can. Do this twice. Loosing team runs a lap.

Here is a site:
http://www.2bfanatic.com/
by leoc2
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:20 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TIPS
Replies: 21
Views: 2263

Re: TIPS

In Canada we have access to a real return bond ETF that is similar to vg tips fund with one exception the average duration is about 16 years instead of 9 years. How would this affect your choice of percent of allocation? In other words, if you allocate 1/2 nominals Aggregate, 1/2 TIPS for bond portion then how would change the allocation? Would you decrease the Tips to 40 or 30% ?
by leoc2
Sun Feb 05, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: [Poll]Which is better: Lumpsum or DCA?
Replies: 63
Views: 4209

Re: [Poll]Which is better: Lumpsum or DCA?

Over a 30 year period, Timid Tim and Brave Boris each have $1,000 per month available to invest. Timid Tim wants to timidly DCA into the market, so Timid Tim puts $1,000 per month into the market over 30 years. Brave Boris wants to bravely Lumpsum all $360,000 into the market, so Brave Boris stores $1,000 per month in a mattress until he has the $360,000 and then Lumpsums it into the market. Which is better? Or this scenario is more realistic. Over a 15 year period, Timid Tim and Brave Boris each have $2,000 per month available to invest. Timid Tim wants to timidly DCA into Vanguard index funds into the market, so Timid Tim puts $2,000 per month into the market over 15 years. Brave Boris has for the last 15 years day traded and position tr...
by leoc2
Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: "The only way to extreme wealth is buying individual stocks"
Replies: 105
Views: 10257

Re: "The only way to extreme wealth is buying individual sto

nisiprius wrote: I live in a town of about 50,000. It's only 4 miles across, but it has 117 miles of road. If I were simply to get on my bicycle, ride through town, and wave at everyone as I rode by their house, it would take me all of the daylight hours in a day.
Too funny nisi .... this has made my day ... thanks ... I'm still chuckling!
by leoc2
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Nisiprius quoted by Christine Benz
Replies: 20
Views: 3954

Re: Nisiprius quoted by Christine Benz

You da man congrats .. big fan here!
by leoc2
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: VIG equivalent for international stocks?
Replies: 6
Views: 910

Re: VIG equivalent for international stocks?

HILO is not an equivalent to VIG but it may interest you. Low trading volume.

HILO : EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF.
by leoc2
Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:24 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason
Replies: 23
Views: 2901

Re: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason

I agree with overheating ma be the problem. My daughter had a similar problem then I discovered she was leaving her computer on her bed blocking the exhaust fan.
by leoc2
Sat Dec 17, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?
Replies: 10
Views: 3508

Re: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?

dbr my original question began with VDC and then it migrated to bonds ... I guess if anyone has any opinions on portfolio composition to weather a recession I am all ears. How would a standard boglehead passive diversified portfolio stand up to a deep recession? Thanks for your input.

grayfox thanks for your input too!
by leoc2
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:31 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?
Replies: 10
Views: 3508

Re: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?

dbr wrote: What won't crash is cash, CD's, bonds, etc.
My question is what type of bonds won't crash ... gov? ... Corperate?
What about average maturity/duration?
by leoc2
Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?
Replies: 10
Views: 3508

Re: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?

nisiprius : Great analysis and info!

dbr : I guess I am thinking people will still eat, drink and smoke during a deep recession.

I must admit I too can't predict anything ... but my gut tells me we are headed that way. I have not taken any steps in adjusting my portfolio I am simply thinking out loud and seeing what others have to say.

Thanks to all responders.
by leoc2
Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?
Replies: 10
Views: 3508

Is VDC the best choice for a recession/depression?

Would "Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)" be a good choice for your money if the economy heads into recession?
by leoc2
Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What *music* are you currently listening?
Replies: 153
Views: 34059

Re: What *music* are you currently listening?

Anything Rihanna for me. :peace
by leoc2
Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Do you eat eggs?
Replies: 68
Views: 6662

Re: Do you eat eggs?

I have switch to using egg whites in wraps for lunch. Lost of protein and no cholesterol.