October 2009
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Bonds and Mexico (4)
on
2009/10/25 by
Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]
Both of the funds that we’ve recommended three weeks ago, a bond fund and a Mexican stock fund, have done well. We see more potential growth for them and are therefore continuing to recommend them this week.
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Our investment method in more details
on
2009/10/21 by
Alex, [FAQ]
Question: I have been looking to get better returns from my TSP. However, I have trouble following any method without knowing how or why it should work (much like you state in your bio). I could not find any solid reasoning on your site. [Could you please describe your method.] Response: There is a general [...]
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Bonds and Mexico (3)
on
2009/10/19 by
Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]
Both of the funds that we’ve recommended two weeks ago, a bond fund and a Mexican stock fund, have done well. We see more potential growth for them and are therefore continuing to recommend them this week.
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Going strong after a year
on
2009/10/19 by
Alex, [Performance]
It has been a year since we have launched our TSP newsletter. So let’s take a look at how the newsletter has performed over the past year. Note that what I am discussing here is real, verifiable performance starting on October 15, 2008, the day that the first issue of our newsletter came out. I [...]
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“Businesslike and caring”
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2009/10/12 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
Alex, I understand nothing is guaranteed but I just have a “peace” about following you. I’ve read other websites but they feel too business / Wallstreet like. Not bussinesslike or caring, which I get the impression you are. -K.
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Bonds and Mexico continued
on
2009/10/12 by
Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]
Both of the funds that we’ve recommended last week, a bond fund and a Mexican stock fund, have done well. We see more potential growth for them and are therefore continuing to recommend them this week.
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“Thanks from a follower of your recommendations”
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2009/10/11 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
Thanks for sharing your TSP and ETF recommendations. I’ve been following both for several months. -R.R.
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“Love your advice. Will follow it like a sheep.”
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2009/10/07 by
Alex, [Testimonials]
Got it. Now that I understand your strategy, I will follow your advice like a little sheep. A happy and grateful little sheep. - P.V. I receive your E-mail and love the advice that I receive from it. - W.B.
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S&P 500
on
2009/10/05 by
Alex, [TSP,Thrift Savings Plan]
Though stocks have been moving sideways for a month, they still have great potential at an acceptable risk. In our Conservative allocation, however, we are keeping almost all our money in the money market, since stocks still do definitely have a noticable risk. If you are also receiving our ETF newsletter, you might note that, [...]
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Bonds and Mexico
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2009/10/05 by
Alex, [ETF,Exchange-traded funds]
Though investment grade bonds (LQD), which we recommended last week, have lost money over the past week, bonds still do look like a good investment. This week, though, we are switching into high yield bonds, as they have more potential. Stocks continue to be risky, though the risk of Mexican stocks is low enough for [...]