Recent content by goodguy1977

Hello there, I meant building portfolios with ETFs, thus for someone like the OP who doesn't have the experience the volatility is not as high. Your finance professor does have a point, however he/she should also take into consideration that most of the investing public could not handle the...

Hello there, yes advisor and etf/index funds/financial instruments do charge fees however like anything you would need to value that advice. Canadian banks and utilities have done well, but with a rising rate environment they may not be the same investments they've been over the last 20 years...

Hello, ETFs are a useful tool, but it depends on your individual preferences. Your comfort level with portfolio volatility would be the driving factor. If you are looking for a static portfolio I'd suggest looking at the Ishares ETFs or the Vanguard ETFs. If you can handle the volatility...

Hello there, The official trading strategy would be based on fundamentals but I've been studying trend following as well. I am personally fascinated and like the fact the very low correlations to traditional investment strategies. From what I've read there have been 2nd and 3rd generation...

Hello there, I would agree with explorerzip that do your research first. I'd go beyond the titles listed (they are great choices though) and define if you are going to be a "trader" or "investor". If you don't think you have the time to develop your skills or put into trading you may want to...

The problem becomes when the US government tries to withdraw from their bond buying... The US government is currently the biggest purchaser of US treasuries.... yes I shook my head as well.... There will be hell to pay when all those bids do dry up. Goodguy

I would just do your own research. Use them for ideas but please do understand some of the television guests are no different than local Investment Advisors. In this market everyone's a genius which also makes it a very dangerous market. Good luck, Goodguy

Be very careful my friends. Folks who go on BNN, CNBC, Fox business etc... are usually talking their book. It works in a bull market.... but beware. Best advice I can think of is do your own research. Good luck, Goodguy

We are pretty heavily hedged. The market in our opinion is showing many characteristics of a "overheated" market where fundamental analysis is being ignored. Too many story stocks and valuations look expensive. And the fed hasn't even raised yet. Happy trading, Goodguy

Hello there, Very interesting question, I've personally done a lot of work on Berkshire Hathaway, very interesting company but take away the "hype" and take the following points: -You need to have a diversified portfolio of assets with some fixed income. Brk is just an equity component...

Hello there, Never a dumb question. You can purchase stocks or financial instruments for that matter through several methods. Probably the most common are full service brokers (IAs) or a discount brokerage such as Interactive, TD Waterhouse etc. Depending on the size of your portfolio and the...

What it comes down to is that if you are financially informed to generate a stable positive return, and you have the time and skill set to do your research open a discount brokerage account. If you have the minimum asset requirement, do your research find a full service broker who actually...

Have to agree great book, I will add that everyone involved in that situation can be second guessed now but at the time it was an environment that I hope I will never see again. Everything being done was based not on investment logic but fly by the seat of your pants actions. In alot of cases we...

Hello there, This is a really worrisome trend, I don't mean to offend you but PE investing is no where near the realm of the average investor. We really might be in a market top. Just waiting for that Alibaba IPO to come out.... just be very careful folks. Goodguy

Hi there, From what I recall, it was a Microsoft investment, considering Apple's market position at the time I'd argue it wasn't truly due to anti-competitive measures. Actually, Oracle, AOL, Netscape were more of the pains in their ass. Ellison's relationship with Clinton didn't hurt either...