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by Blueskies123
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Heloc or mortgage for bridge loan
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Heloc or mortgage for bridge loan

I want to downsize and move to nicer neighborhood now that I am retired and the kids are gone. I should be able to get 1.2 million for my large house and I have found several smaller homes to choose from that need about $300K in updating and are in the much nicer neighborhood. Most of my assets are in a 401K so I cannot borrow against my 401K. I called Fidelity and they said they are not a bank but I can use margin to borrow against half my taxable account but half my taxable account is well short of what I need to borrow for the 3-4 months while I update the house. I went and saw my bank, Wells Fargo, and they said they do not offer bridge loans but I could borrows 70% of the appraised value of my current house but it would basically be a ...
by Blueskies123
Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Tesla suppressed driving range complaints
Replies: 174
Views: 14978

Re: Tesla suppressed driving range complaints

I also rarely drive more than 100 miles in a day and charge at home. If I stick to the speed limit my energy meter shows me getting over 300 miles on my battery. Since I charge at home I save so much time not sitting at dangerous gas stations looking over my should for thugs. Gas stations erupt in flames almost every day. Gasoline cars (On average, 213,000 cars) in the United States catch fire yearly. This averages out to about 600 car fires per day.

All in all after 2 years of ownership my Tesla, while not perfect by a long shot, is far superior to a petrol car.
by Blueskies123
Sun May 21, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: FZDXX NOT closed to new investors: 5/21/2023
Replies: 8
Views: 2448

Re: FZDXX closed to new investors: 5/21/2023

I think that is what he was saying also. Probably because a lot of people are pulling large amounts out and Fidelity is having to hold all the instruments.
by Blueskies123
Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI
Replies: 7650
Views: 1723946

Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part VI

1 - The Dharmmapada By Eknath Eastwood We have no more idea of what life is really like than a chicken has before it hatches. Excitement and depression, fortune and misfortune, pleasure and pain, are storms in a tiny, private, shell-bound realm which we take to be the whole of existence. Yet we can break out of this shell and enter a new world. P18. Truth is focused intense attention on the contents of consciousness. P44. Selfishness is suffering and can be extinguished with 8 fold path. (Be generous) P45. If my goal is to reduce suffering then reduce selfishness. And really focus on one thing at a time. P46. The wise train their mind with right meditation with complete attention to one thing at a time. P175. Undo the conditioning of pleasu...
by Blueskies123
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tesla price drop - is this a good deal to buy now
Replies: 108
Views: 14041

Re: Tesla price drop - is this a good deal to buy now

CletusCaddy wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:50 am
beardsicles wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:49 am If you want a Tesla, sure. But there are better EVs on the market now and there will be even more in a year. I personally wouldn’t (and didn’t) buy one when I bought an EV.
Agreed that there are better EVs than Tesla.

But the question for me is, $45k Model Y or $62k Lyriq?
The only better EV than a Tesla in a year will be a new Tesla. They are a decade ahead of the competition
by Blueskies123
Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: New I bonds not worth it; consider selling old ones at next reset
Replies: 251
Views: 57310

Re: Threshold for selling I-bonds to buy TIPS

TIPS yields are currently roughly in the 1.5%-2% range. With I-bond rates temporarily at 6.89% and with declining inflation, I-bonds seem to me to presently have a definite edge over TIPS , especially with the advantage of never losing value vs. having to hold to maturity to guarantee the rate. But under what circumstances would you consider selling your 5+ year old zero (or very low) fixed rate I-bonds to buy TIPS yielding , say, a hypothetical 1.5% to maturity? How about a hypothetical 1%? (I am assuming that you strongly believe you can hold the TIPS to maturity if necessary to get the inflation protection). I am not sure you are comparing apples to apples. The TIP rate is the projected real rate of interest over the inflation adjustmen...
by Blueskies123
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TIPs interest when they mature between May and Nov
Replies: 2
Views: 421

TIPs interest when they mature between May and Nov

I was looking at an individual TIP bond on Fidelity, cusip 912828B2T. On the header page, it says it matures on 1/15/2024, and the ask yield to maturity is1.947 percent. I know the principal adjustments are in May and November. If I purchase this bond what interest rate do I earn between the principle adjustment month of Nov 2023 and 1/15/2024?
Am I only earning 1.9 percent during December and 1/15/2024?
Edit: What I am trying to ask is, is there a principle adjustment for inflation between Nov 2022 and 1/15/2023, and what interest payment do I earn for that same period?
by Blueskies123
Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Florida Insurance and Hurricanes
Replies: 76
Views: 9316

Re: Florida Insurance and Hurricanes

Over time if the risk has increased, rates will remain high and continue to increase. It would seem the only alternatives are to pay up or move out. In addition to high claims, there are other key factors leading to high rates and insurers leaving the state. Florida's unique laws mean the state has more lawsuits against insurance companies than the rest of the country combined. https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2022/05/23/florida-lawmakers-want-to-fix-property-insurance-here-are-the-big-issues/ That's because the insurance companies are offering settlements at 25% of the cost to repair. They just assume every claim is fraudulent and try not to pay the claim. If you think I am exaggerating try to file a claim if you live in Flo...
by Blueskies123
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Why not Short Term TIPS?
Replies: 25
Views: 3675

Re: Why not Short Term TIPS?

Just a speculative thought but I decided to try it out. TIPs under a year duration might be under selling pressure from the Fed unwinding and TIPs funds could be forced into selling due to short duration and leaving them stranded. This might explain the high yield and if both scenarios continue for a while, I will roll over my short-term TIPs as long as it makes sense.
by Blueskies123
Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)
Replies: 4186
Views: 466555

Re: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)

What am I missing? The 1/15/2023 TIPs have a yield to maturity a tad under 4%. Why doesn't everyone with uninvested cash buy them up? I know it would tie up the cash but it will mature in only 5 months and I could always sell them in an emergency. I already bought a lot but I still have extra cash waiting out this downturn.
Are these a steal?
by Blueskies123
Sat Aug 27, 2022 8:28 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)
Replies: 4186
Views: 466555

Re: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)

CraigTester wrote: Sat Aug 27, 2022 4:05 pm ]What to do about it?[/u]

Buy short term TIPS right now, courtesy of the “Fed manipulated” above inflation YTM’s.

At maturity, do it again hoping the Fed will continue the process.

Thank Kevin for starting this thread.

Thoughts...?

Craig Tester
Yep, that is what I am doing. I noticed the real yield on the 1/15/2023 Ibonds is up to 2.892 percent.
by Blueskies123
Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)
Replies: 4186
Views: 466555

Re: Trading Treasuries (nominal and TIPS)

Kevin M wrote: Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:35 am Yesterday I bought 10 more of the 1/15/23 TIPS. I paid 99.359 for a real yield of 1.76%. This is 0.71% seasonally adjusted. Adjusted amount was 12,704.74 (accrued interest of 1.69).

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At appears, that there is significant disinflation expected through at least Feb 2023 (5/1/2023 ref CPI, required for 4/15/23 index ratio), leveling out at about 3% for 7/15/23 through 7/15/27.

Kevin
On Fidelity, it looks a little higher now but I may not be reading it correctly. I may not buy any more Ibonds and just buy these. So my question is are these TIPS a better deal right now, for the moment?
by Blueskies123
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Cheap 12V drill - good enough?
Replies: 71
Views: 5760

Re: Cheap 12V drill - good enough?

porter cable
by Blueskies123
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Anybody participating in 10 year TIPs
Replies: 23
Views: 2558

Re: Anybody participating in 10 year TIPs

On a side note, I cannot understand why people are buying other bonds at negative real yields while you can buy TIPs with positive real yields. I understand the value of treasuries as a counterweight to the risk of stocks but why not half in TIPs?
by Blueskies123
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Spare tire?
Replies: 148
Views: 10520

Re: Spare tire?

My back is so bad I gave up trying to change my tires. My Tesla does not have a spare and I have had two flats. AAA saved the day but I still feel vulnerable on long trips. I have a tire repair kit and a 12V pump in a doomsday situation.
by Blueskies123
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TIPS yield 15%
Replies: 18
Views: 2787

Re: TIPS yield 15%

willthrill81 wrote: Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:15 pm
Well there's your problem! :wink: Yahoo is junk.

The weighted average YTM is 3.59%: https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239 ... s-bond-etf

The 30 day SEC yield is 9.59%, but there IS something very aberrant with that.
I would think the 3.59% excludes the inflation adjustment.
by Blueskies123
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TIPS yield 15%
Replies: 18
Views: 2787

Re: TIPS yield 15%

OK then, so my question is still should have said 9%. this is three times the AGG rate
by Blueskies123
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:01 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: TIPS yield 15%
Replies: 18
Views: 2787

TIPS yield 15%

Help me understand why so many people do not invest in TIPS. I have AGG (Ishare core bond)with a yield of 2.94% and STIP (Ishare short-term TIP)with a yield of 15.17%. I know most of the STIP yield is a principal adjustment for inflation but it's still income to me.
What am I missing? Why is not everyone selling everything and buying STIP or long-term tips? Even if inflation were to be cut in half STIP would pay more.
by Blueskies123
Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Are TIPS the only strategy?
Replies: 16
Views: 2404

Re: Are TIPS the only strategy?

Liked to paywall article. I have had half my bond allocations to TIPS for a long time. Only recently have they come to life but that is what a diversified portfolio does.
by Blueskies123
Wed Mar 16, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tesla raises prices (thank you Elon!)
Replies: 118
Views: 12528

Re: Tesla raises prices (thank you Elon!)

Many people have no problem spending $70K or more for an F150 and then buy $100 in gas a few times a week plus all the other maintenance. You do not have to get a top-of-the-line Tesla.
by Blueskies123
Thu Oct 28, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Electric vehicle: lease or buy?
Replies: 14
Views: 1920

Re: Electric vehicle: lease or buy?

I believe the $7,500 tax credit has expired, at least for Tesla. Why would you not buy and just sell it as a used car if and when something super compelling comes out in 3 years? Having worked in the leasing business I can tell you the leasing division is always the most profitable business group for a reason.
by Blueskies123
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Crypto tax reporting software?
Replies: 8
Views: 1383

Crypto tax reporting software?

This year I have a few sales of Crypto but anticipate more in the future. I have been researching crypto tax software with the most important features to me being, HPFO - Highest price first out, and easy import into TurboTax. The only software I could find that does this is Cointracking.info. While research the product it seems I have to have to get the downloadable version of turbo tax to import, not the web version, which I get for free from FIDO.
Has anyone found else found software that seamlessly handles HPFO and web turbo tax importing?
by Blueskies123
Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: How to deal with volatile Turkish Lira when needed?
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Re: How to deal with volatile Turkish Lira when needed?

I used to do business there. The Lira is not volatile, it just goes down. Sometimes slow sometimes like falling off a cliff. The economy is under a lot of strain. My advice is not to hold Lira. Just hold dollars or Euros. Hedging costs are prohibitive and the last time I looked you can only out 3 months.
by Blueskies123
Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:40 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Small medical debt sent to collections, Credit history ruined?
Replies: 8
Views: 1526

Re: Small medical debt sent to collections, Credit history ruined?

I had this happen to me for $79. I called the hospital and they said they do not deal with small amounts they just sell them to a debt collector. I called the debt collector and said why had they not contacted me and they said they do not try to collect small amounts. They just hope people check their credit history and are willing to pay it off to improve their credit history.
What a joke. I just left it as is since I already have a credit score of 825.
by Blueskies123
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Does solely buying Options drive the price up of a stock?
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: Does solely buying Options drive the price up of a stock?

No expert here but my understanding is that the company you buy an option from has to or should take the other side. If they do not and the option pays off big-time but the counterparty defaults the broker is on the hook for the payoff. This is what happened to RobinHood and why they had to borrow billions of dollars. Again, I am not an expert but I think Robinhood was recklessly naked shorting. I could have caused a panic.
by Blueskies123
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How is Volvo comparing German car brands?
Replies: 33
Views: 4636

Re: How is Volvo comparing German car brands?

It may not matter to you but Volvo is owned by a Chinese company and some models are now made in China.
by Blueskies123
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Population decline and SWR
Replies: 12
Views: 1831

Re: Population decline and SWR

The population in the USA is not going to go down for a long long time because everyone wants to come here. This will be good for the stock market but we will become more crowded. If ever the population in the USA flatlines or goes down they will open the flood gates.
I will be gone a long time before this becomes a problem. All this assumes we are not hit by a meteor.
by Blueskies123
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: What Are People Doing with their Oil and Natural Gas Stocks
Replies: 105
Views: 13596

Re: What Are People Doing with their Oil and Natural Gas Stocks

Generation of electricity using natural gas with highly efficient $100 million turbines and delivering it through a smart gride to a house and then a new electric car is much more efficient than delivering gasoline to gas stations and then burning gasoline in internal combustion cars, many of them often very old, leaking and smoking cars and trucks.
Soon, in my opinion, you will see oil demand start to slump, (but not natural gas).
by Blueskies123
Wed May 12, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

watchnerd wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:22 am
Blueskies123 wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:18 am

There is like zero learning curve with Coinbase or Grayscale. Unless of course, you cannot operate a smartphone.
You can buy Grayscale thru a broker.
Oh, I agree, Coinbase and Grayscale aren't hard.

But the survey data from Gemini shows people over 55 not interested and not very willing to bother.
I agree 100%, and a lot of those people have money to invest once there are real ETFs in the market. I am 67 and no one my age knows anything about Crypto, which why I think we are still early in the adoption cycle. Of course there will be many huge swings so I am prepared to see 50% to 80% swings until it settles down.
by Blueskies123
Wed May 12, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

watchnerd wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:12 am
Jags4186 wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:07 am In the last 2 weeks I’ve had the following people ask me about crypto:

Mom
Aunt & Uncle
Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law
Two separate coworkers

It’s also been a topic of conversation amongst my group of friends.


Hard to think we’re not nearing a top.
The learning curve might slow people down.

If they're already using Robinhood, it's not a big deal.

But if they're already using a traditional brokerage, they may not bother with the hassle of setting up another account somewhere else, like Coinbase.

And Coinbase isn't good if you want to get into meme coins (Doge, Shiba).
There is like zero learning curve with Coinbase or Grayscale. Unless of course, you cannot operate a smartphone.
You can buy Grayscale thru a broker.
by Blueskies123
Wed May 12, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

Jags4186 wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 10:07 am In the last 2 weeks I’ve had the following people ask me about crypto:

Mom
Aunt & Uncle
Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law
Two separate coworkers

It’s also been a topic of conversation amongst my group of friends.


Hard to think we’re not nearing a top.
That is one way to think of it, another way to think of it is that there are no USA ETFs currently, and once they do become available a large pool of money will become available to invest. Other considerations are an uptick in inflation or a declining dollar.
by Blueskies123
Wed May 12, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

Grayscale is not an ETF. Think of it as a closed-end fund that can sell at premiums or discounts, sometimes substantially. Right now the Bitcoin fund is selling at an 18% discount.
by Blueskies123
Tue May 11, 2021 9:50 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

watchnerd wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 9:33 am
dt123 wrote: Tue May 11, 2021 7:18 am There's nothing wrong with pointing out, amid all the hype, that crypto prices are easily manipulated by whales behind the scenes, through spoofing, wash sales, and other maneuvers that would be illegal in any regulated financial market, making for a very unbalanced playing field. What motivation do the pro-crypto posters have for keeping that quiet?
It should be discussed.

Aside from all the issues you mentioned, there is the even more serious issue of rug pulls.
If you are curious how much crypto is held by whales then follow Whale Alert on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/whale_alert?ref_src ... r%5Eauthor
by Blueskies123
Sun May 09, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Crypto mania !
Replies: 750
Views: 54250

Re: Crypto mania !

While much better than just buying bitcoins, I'm not a fan of that approach either. I personally prefer to only invest in assets that create added value , therefore no gold, no silver, no currencies. That is 98% of my portfolio at present market weights. But, philosophically, I'm trying to hold the global liquid market portfolio, which includes small slices of things like crypto (~2% of at current $2.4T market cap) and ETF-traded gold (0.17% at $200B market cap). If I truly believe the wisdom of markets is wise enough to follow for stocks and bonds, it's philosophically hard for me to categorically discount the part of the tradeable market that consists of other assets that money flows into for specialized reasons (hedging, speculation, et...
by Blueskies123
Sun May 09, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Tesla’s regenerative braking
Replies: 65
Views: 7979

Re: Tesla’s regenerative braking

It literally took me 100 feet to get used to regenerative brakes. My wife who struggles with her iPhone took a few days. I love the brakes and try to never touch the brakes. One of the main selling points of EVs is to recapture all that wasted energy when you use the brakes.
by Blueskies123
Sat May 08, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Considering Crypto, But...
Replies: 64
Views: 15996

Re: Considering Crypto, But...

Do you have any compelling and thoughtful reasons why do you highly recommend them?
by Blueskies123
Sat May 08, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Considering Crypto, But...
Replies: 64
Views: 15996

Re: Considering Crypto, But...

As of today, there are no diversified Crypto ETFs in the USA. Give it some time.
by Blueskies123
Sat May 08, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Considering Crypto, But...
Replies: 64
Views: 15996

Re: Considering Crypto, But...

There a number of channels on Youtube and there are many good Crypto podcasts. 99bitcoin on Youtube is good place to start. The Pomp podcast is good but a little advanced.
Google an introduction to bitcoin and see what free resources are available
by Blueskies123
Fri May 07, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Frustrating candidate experiences in job search
Replies: 89
Views: 10198

Re: Frustrating candidate experiences in job search

I have hired a hundred professionals over the decades. The number of resumes you get is overwhelming and many are just fishing for a huge offer and many are not qualified, they are just blasting out resumes in mass. These tests weed out the unqualified and the fishermen and women.
If the job looks good you should take the test if you are unemployed and need a job.
by Blueskies123
Thu May 06, 2021 8:18 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Coinbase ID verification
Replies: 26
Views: 6174

Re: Coinbase ID verification

If you want to dip your toe with only Bitcoin, the cash app is the simplest way to go. It's also the cheapest for small transactions.
by Blueskies123
Thu May 06, 2021 8:16 am
Forum: Forum Issues and Administration
Topic: Posts about cyber currencies
Replies: 22
Views: 3033

Re: Posts about cyber currencies

Don't some people say the same thing about gold or Tesla stock?
by Blueskies123
Thu Apr 29, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Lexus or Tesla?
Replies: 193
Views: 17206

Re: Lexus or Tesla?

As many know I have a model Y. The only other car on my shopping list was a Lexus. Here was my thinking process. While I am in my 60s I have always been an early adopter of technology. I had an apple in the 80s, with 64K of ram, not 64 megabytes but 64K of ram. I have programmed a bit in my finance career. I bought the Tesla because I believe in climate change and gasoline will go down in history like lead pipes in Roman times. I love tech and enjoy the fairly simple learning curve. It drives better than any gasoline car. Downside: expensive, if you go to out-of-the-way small towns you might not find a supercharger. Since I have a gas SUV I drive the gas car to out-of-the-way places. By far the biggest downside is that there is no spare. Yo...
by Blueskies123
Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Tesla exceeds expectations for Q1
Replies: 110
Views: 10952

Re: Tesla exceeds expectations for Q1

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/26/tesla-tsla-earnings-q1-2021-.html Revenue up by 74%. I wish you asked a pertinent question because the post has attracted superficial comments so I will try to add some value. Disclaimer - I own the stock and a Tesla. 1) Based on all the current metrics the stock is way overvalued as others have said and shown effectively why it is overvalued in their comments. 2) Bitcoin and sometimes wreckless (pun not intended) behavior by the cult CEO adds risk to the company. 3) The CEO way over promises. 4) If something happens to Elon or all these grandiose predictions he makes all bets are off. 5) Their service s**ks. However; 1) Most people do not properly value the reduction in insurance cost when most people use s...
by Blueskies123
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:19 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?
Replies: 64
Views: 7638

Re: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?

Well, in Cathie Wood, I see a woman creating her own reality in every conscious way, and so far it seems a very legal and ethical way. She's taken so much crap just for being a woman--the stuff I've read in comments here and there shows many men haven't changed in how they see women as just sexual objects who are less than them. Yet, she's out there being a powerful force, due to her vision and creative action. Time will tell if her investment vehicles are better than just having a VOO/BND portfolio, but her influence as a woman using her creative power and making it happen is undeniable and good, not only on the younger generation, but me. I for one agree with you. Having following her for years I used to watch the CNBC and Twitter people...
by Blueskies123
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?
Replies: 64
Views: 7638

Re: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?

Fortunately, I learned of Cathy a few years ago and thought she was spot on. I put 5% into 2 of her funds and it has done very well for me. If you really look past the hype and listen to her philosophy I think she is on to something . But I am cautious and only put 5% in, not 100%. I am sure her funds will be hit hard on the next big downdraft but if that happens I might rebalance more into her funds. Do your own research. Huh. I don't find anything particularly unique or interesting in her investing philosophy. "Betting on future trends" is not a novel idea. Trend spotting is pretty easy -- picking the specific winners is harder. AOL, in turns out, was not "the internet" or its future. I believe this is a superficial a...
by Blueskies123
Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?
Replies: 64
Views: 7638

Re: Is Cathie Wood a bad influence to our younger generation?

Fortunately, I learned of Cathy a few years ago and thought she was spot on. I put 5% into 2 of her funds and it has done very well for me. If you really look past the hype and listen to her philosophy I think she is on to something.
But I am cautious and only put 5% in, not 100%. I am sure her funds will be hit hard on the next big downdraft but if that happens I might rebalance more into her funds.
Do your own research.
by Blueskies123
Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Indestructible ants?
Replies: 22
Views: 2702

Re: Indestructible ants?

As much as I dislike the idea you may have to bring a professional in and have them use professional-grade pesticides inside and outside. That is what I had to do. They only did the inside once but came back regularly for the outside.