Monthly Archives: September 2011
SLOW GROWTH? or Recession/Depression?
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
gold etf(IAU) vs gold mine company(GG) Portfolio owns Both! Why?
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
Market Down-Up-Down: What to do?
“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
A New Beginning: Vicki’s Puzzle has moved from livejournal.com to Vickispuzzle.com
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