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Monthly Archives: September 2011

worst weekly and Quarterly Ever: Down 36.9% on the Q

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Vicki
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I will post the current portfolio and discuss in the next post this portfolio. Worst results ever!

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SLOW GROWTH? or Recession/Depression?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Vicki
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Today, Cramer joined the no growth-low growth cabal.  Many on TV and onthestreet.com are quite negative or very cautious.  We’ve been taking cash when we can but often then buying seemingly cheap stocks or options (cheap but not as cheap … Continue reading →

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gold etf(IAU) vs gold mine company(GG) Portfolio owns Both! Why?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Vicki
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Look at the huge difference in performance today.  GG, Goldcorp, is up 3.68% and a gold ETF, IAU, which reflects gold bullion, is up .13%.  Why the difference? My guess, hedge funds need cash to pay-off redemptions, people pulling-out of the … Continue reading →

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Market Down-Up-Down: What to do?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Vicki
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“Take quick gains and look for opportunities to buy when stocks decline”……says Jim Cramer.  So, market slides, take quick profits, and buy safe high-yield stocks. Last day of the 3rd quarter.  All the problems that reared their ugly head, continue. … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning: Vicki’s Puzzle has moved from livejournal.com to Vickispuzzle.com

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Vicki
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Rosh Hashannah is upon us.  A new beginning.  And? Yes, we have a new website:  Vickispuzzle.com. Tonight, the portfolio rang-in at $12293.23…stocks=$9352.36    and options=$2144 I will post the entire portfolio every week which will reflect the portfolio as the … Continue reading →

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