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by supergrouper
Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:21 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: disney drip
Replies: 7
Views: 2163

disney drip

anyone know if Disney has a stock drip program?
by supergrouper
Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Your most intense movie scene
Replies: 155
Views: 19899

Re: Your most intense movie scene

The choice in " Sophies choice"
by supergrouper
Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Equity inflation protection
Replies: 9
Views: 1156

Re: Equity inflation protection

I don't see any viable equity alternatives and having a 100% tips portfolio when real rates are minus seems absurd. Do you have any Vanguard alternatives other than value stocks which imo have less chance of doing well in an inflationary period than the sector funds
Anyother retirees wish to chime in. What do others do to protect themselves from inflation. Certainly not bonds in this period.
by supergrouper
Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Equity inflation protection
Replies: 9
Views: 1156

Re: Equity inflation protection

Will inflation like the 70's ever return? Who knows. That's the whole point of my initial thread. Retirees need prtection from inflation and naturally would like to get a better absolute return than an all tips portfolio in times like we are in and possibly even in a high inflationary period.
by supergrouper
Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Equity inflation protection
Replies: 9
Views: 1156

Re: Equity inflation protection

In a high inflationary times such as the 70's these sector funds may give you positive absolute returns. Value funds will just lose less than their growth counter parts.
by supergrouper
Sat Aug 18, 2012 5:09 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Equity inflation protection
Replies: 9
Views: 1156

Equity inflation protection

Although the so called Larry Swedroe portfolio consisting of 30% small cap value domestic and international, plus 70% short term bonds and/or tips maybe alright for younger investors with large amounts of assets I maintain that Vanguards sector funds consisting of energy, precious metals,health,reit and possibly int'l reit are better for retirees and near retirees because they afford better inflation protection. A 50% sector and 50% tips or 25/75 may work very well for inflation protection. I also believe that in aggregate they give you decent diversification. Anyone want to hazard a guess how these sectors did in the 70's and early 80's? Does anyone, anyone at all concur with this line of thinking. Comments
by supergrouper
Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Short Duration vs Interm Duration TIPs
Replies: 10
Views: 2076

Re: Short Duration vs Interm Duration TIPs

If short and longer dated tips get the same inflation adjustment how do you make more with the longer tips. Especially on a risk adjusted basis?
by supergrouper
Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:52 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: short term tips
Replies: 5
Views: 736

Re: short term tips

Thanks for the replies
by supergrouper
Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: short term tips
Replies: 5
Views: 736

short term tips

Will Vanguards new short term tips fund get the same inflation adjustment as it's current longer term tips fund? If so is the only difference the real rate you get? Is any of this correct? Thanks Tony
by supergrouper
Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Time Machine - Travel to Year 2030
Replies: 43
Views: 5853

If asked the same question in 1981 what would you have done?
by supergrouper
Sat May 14, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Today's "The Bogleheads" Forbes Column
Replies: 102
Views: 13880

Mel, what have you done? Don't you know about supply and demand? Now, with your great article there is going to be a hugh demand for these things. Big demand price goes down, down, down. Silly you say, not with I-bonds. Really? We used to get 3.6% real rate. Now it's 0%. We used to be able to buy 30K of I-bonds and use a credit card with perks. Now it's 10K and no perks. Now what? We pay the Treasury for the privilege? What have you done? Woe is us. Woe, Woe Woe
by supergrouper
Sun Apr 10, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: Non-US Investing
Topic: is there a legal way for US citizen to open foreign account?
Replies: 59
Views: 14078

Real estate

Is it as difficult to buy foreign real estate as it is to open a bank account?
by supergrouper
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Kiplinger advises caution on Vanguard TIPS Fund
Replies: 41
Views: 6329

DCA

For a person in the accumulation phase doesn't a simple dca strategy lower duration and risk considerably in bond funds (nominal and tips) and if so whats all the handringing about?
by supergrouper
Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: The Munchkin Man's Honda Civic
Replies: 75
Views: 11444

F-150

Supergrouper likes big fish

Supergrouper has an F-150

Would MM care to play "chicken" with SG?
by supergrouper
Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:25 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: dividend appreciation
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

Thanks Arricoo
by supergrouper
Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: dividend appreciation
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

DA fund has 142 stocks
by supergrouper
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: dividend appreciation
Replies: 8
Views: 1633

dividend appreciation

Anyone know the dividend growth rate of the "dividend appreciation fund"

Thanks Tony
by supergrouper
Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Medicare's Annual Election Period Nov. 15th - Dec 31st.
Replies: 12
Views: 1950

I use the VA. Is that a good alternative to a medigap plan? Tony
by supergrouper
Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:33 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Why are we so concerned about nominal returns?
Replies: 14
Views: 2817

Nominal returns are way better------- the're bigger!!
by supergrouper
Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: "Build Your Own Annuity"
Replies: 47
Views: 8560

I Bond

Mel is my annuity salesman. My "oldie but goodie" I-Bonds will start maturing when I'm 85yrs, which should be just about perfect.
by supergrouper
Thu Feb 04, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Relative risk in Total World Stock Fund ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2603

Why does Vanguard portfolio watch classify this fund as mid/small cap ( domestic part)?
by supergrouper
Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:13 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Gold Equities?
Replies: 3
Views: 1123

Gold Equities?

Does anyone know how gold mining stocks and natural resource stocks did in the inflationary '70's and early 80's. Thanks Tony
by supergrouper
Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Warning
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Warning

My fellow Bogleheads, Normally I'm a lurker on this forum,but I felt it my duty to warn forum members about the new book "The Bogleheads guide to retirement planning" . I began reading this book a couple of days ago and didn't even get past the preface before I received a rather nasty and severe paper cut on my thumb. Upon examination with my magnifying glass I saw that it is turning quite red and I'm expecting the "flesh-eating bacteria" to begin there nasty work at anytime. I would appreciate the opinion of "Emerdoc" and/or any of the other fine docs on this forum if amputation is warranted at this time. I beseech all members to please,PLEASE don't let this book fall into the hands of the very young or the el...
by supergrouper
Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What's the best vacation you've ever been on?
Replies: 83
Views: 14172

Vietnam

My best vacation was Vietnam 1965-'66. I received free transportation, room&board,plus I hiked the countryside almost everyday for over a year.What was not to like? :roll:
by supergrouper
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Enough: Swedroe & Bodie & TIPS
Replies: 79
Views: 12476

permanent portfolio

I'd check out "The Permanent Portfolio fund. It's very tax efficient,25% of fund is gold if you are concerned about hyperinflation. Rest is mix of foreign bond(Swiss) natural resources,growth stocks and Treasurys. Maybe mix it with Van. Total world index and tax managed small. Then buy three 100k immediate annuities. Rest in Muni's. Tax deferred: Tips
by supergrouper
Fri May 01, 2009 8:26 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: william Sharpe on risky assets
Replies: 90
Views: 12004

So someone explain to me why Exxon-Mobile is risker than Google.
by supergrouper
Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Which Medigap plan?- Sewall and others?
Replies: 19
Views: 4920

Mel?

Mel, do you use the VA for medical? I do and I've often wondered if I need a medigap plan because I have the VA. Thanks Tony
by supergrouper
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Treasury bonds did as well as stocks over the last 40 years
Replies: 39
Views: 7447

Have my vote

I should add,however, that you have my vote,as I'm one of the lucky ones who listened to you back in 2000. :D Tony
by supergrouper
Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Treasury bonds did as well as stocks over the last 40 years
Replies: 39
Views: 7447

No Mel

No you may not,Mel. It sounds like you're running for something and that makes it political. Sorry :wink: Tony
by supergrouper
Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: I Bonds--Uncharted Territory
Replies: 31
Views: 6650

Does all this mean,a person with an older 3% real rate will get the same 0% rate as a person with a .7% real? Tony
by supergrouper
Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Pop Quiz Bogleheads: You got 10 grand. What do you do?
Replies: 72
Views: 11386

There's a little guy on my shoulder that keeps saying "bet black,bet black"
by supergrouper
Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Any Mensans Here?
Replies: 140
Views: 27747

huh?

:? I don't understand the question :?
by supergrouper
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: What's in your Plan B
Replies: 35
Views: 7678

plan B

Plan B: Jump----------------from the 1st floor :)
by supergrouper
Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:17 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Will the Stimulus Affect You?
Replies: 54
Views: 9314

tips

My VIPSX should do very well
by supergrouper
Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What Bond Funds Aren't Overvalued Right Now?
Replies: 9
Views: 3483

star fund

actually the star fund you already own has quite a bit in bonds, including the GNMA fund you like. Tony
by supergrouper
Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:22 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: turbo tax help
Replies: 9
Views: 2141

This is incredible!! I can't find a place to put my 08 es tax payments. I went to the above places you guys cited and either get a foreign tax credit or an explaination I won't need es tax for 09. I wonder if it's because I'm all done and ready to e-file. Incredibly frustrating. Thanks for the help. I'm using basic. Tony
by supergrouper
Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: turbo tax help
Replies: 9
Views: 2141

turbo tax help

I'm done with my taxes,except I can't find where to enter my estimated taxes for 08. Thanks for the help. Tony
by supergrouper
Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Is this time different????
Replies: 12
Views: 2523

Smart vs wise

We may be smarter today. We are so smart we made the hydrogen bomb,but are we wise enough not to use it? Tony
by supergrouper
Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: If you could live in any generation
Replies: 65
Views: 10079

'70's

I'd like to do the 70's again.I don't remember much from my first time around :? Tony (I think)
by supergrouper
Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Vanguard to offer International Small-Cap Index Fund
Replies: 138
Views: 35160

int'l ex

If you already own int'l ex, would you drop this fund for the new one?

Thanks Tony
by supergrouper
Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Are You A Market Timer? Post Confessions Here...
Replies: 73
Views: 12503

mkt timing?

I'm not sure if I'm a mkt timer or not.

I'm retired and decided back in late '07 to cut my equity position in half because I was reading all this stuff about the housing mkt and a looming credit crisis.Being retired I decided the prudent thing to do was scale back and protect what I have,rather than worry about any gains I might miss out on.Now I've started to dca back in. I'm not sure if I'm a market timer,but it's quite evident to me I am a financial genuis. Tony
by supergrouper
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Veterans Day. Veterans please sign in
Replies: 95
Views: 19528

all of the above

Being a navy corpsman I was initially in the navy, but ended up with the marines in Vietnam 1963-1966. "Join the navy and see----Vietnam?
by supergrouper
Sat Oct 04, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Was Anyone Else Smiling Yesterday?
Replies: 142
Views: 26789

terrorist

Awhile back I was reading an article about terrorists waiting for an opportunity to strike. The example the writer used was a massive hurricane wiping out the oil rigs and refineries in the gulf. This was the opportunity they were waiting for and they hit the Saudi oil fields. You think,just maybe they are watching what's going on now and figure this is a perfect time to hit us and others around the world,right where it hurts, in our finanicial infrastructure. Bottom line: If a weakened and vulnerable USA is funny to you, then a terrorist strike should make you absolutly ecstatic!! Tony
by supergrouper
Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: TIPS - A caution
Replies: 35
Views: 7867

and the point is

The point is tips would have done much better after 1972,than the period from 1926-1972
by supergrouper
Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: TIPS - A caution
Replies: 35
Views: 7867

inflation

How has inflation done since we went off the gold standard in 1972?
by supergrouper
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: A Real Boglehead Moment - What are you doing?
Replies: 113
Views: 22993

vanguard

Lot easier to "stay the course" if you are with Vanguard,huh? Don't have to worry about Vanguard taking unnecessary risk and "busting the buck" and having to close funds.
by supergrouper
Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: sell in may and go away? our own test
Replies: 19
Views: 6651

rebalance

Look's like late august is the time to rebalance.
by supergrouper
Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:10 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Seeking opinions on risk/crash averse proposed portfolio.
Replies: 35
Views: 6497

permanent portfolio

Check out "The permanent portfolio fund" It's designed to do exactly what you are asking.
by supergrouper
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Do fund managers eat their own dog food?
Replies: 26
Views: 5047

lot's of dough

Managers make lot's of dough. Perhaps they invest like Larry in a large amount of muni's and a small amount in unusual equities, while managing a large cap fund. Probably lot's of valid reasons they don't invest in their own fund. Maybe their wife doesn't want them too!! Who knows. Tony
by supergrouper
Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What about commodity futures and commodity funds?
Replies: 66
Views: 18384

Vanguard likes ccf's

Interesting that Vanguard puts 10% into ccf's in their managed payout funds. They probably put some thought into this :roll: Tony