tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post4528854945116629296..comments2023-09-30T07:11:55.493-06:00Comments on MarketFN.com: The Insidious Nature of GreedInvestment Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14771320644915759241noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post-25426050771156682562008-08-18T16:18:00.000-06:002008-08-18T16:18:00.000-06:00I have to agree, Alexander, but, for many it is ea...I have to agree, Alexander, but, for many it is easier said than done.<BR/>Bill KraftBill Kraft, MarketFN.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274803638438137352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post-34086045618190295332008-08-18T12:17:00.000-06:002008-08-18T12:17:00.000-06:00Fear and Greed are what creates volatility in the ...Fear and Greed are what creates volatility in the market. These emotions are hard to suppress but when you use the SML, fundamental analysis, and Value investing as your basis it is possible to determine which stocks are inflated by these emotions and determine worthy investments. Warren Buffett was heavily criticized for not investing in .com stocks but once the .com bubble burst he was the one with the last laugh. By sticking to your long term plan and using financial tools available to every investor it is possible to not only harness these emotions, but to profit from their presence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07968324991837068840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post-83549920789155999612008-08-18T08:18:00.000-06:002008-08-18T08:18:00.000-06:00Thanks for writing, Mr. Stockwell. Unfortunately,...Thanks for writing, Mr. Stockwell. Unfortunately, I can only speak in generalities since I am not permitted to give individual financial advice and I am afraid that designing a portfolio for you specifically would violate that prohibition. As you know, I am a trader and the portfolio may change fairly frequently depending on market direction since I would use different strategies depending upon market conditions. Some strategies such as writing covered calls in an IRA are available to produce income and I regularly find candidates that pay 2% to 5% a month in call premium. <BR/>Bill KraftBill Kraft, MarketFN.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274803638438137352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post-58186772231984331792008-08-17T18:40:00.000-06:002008-08-17T18:40:00.000-06:00Bill: Your articles are well written, clear, but s...Bill: Your articles are well written, clear, but sometimes not concise enough.<BR/><BR/>I do appreciate your articles each week.<BR/><BR/>I was wondering if you might build an article for a retired person, such as me. <BR/>I am 74, with $200K in an IRA at Scottrade, anther $10K in an IRA invested in commercial property.<BR/>My wife and my income consist of SS $1950/month), oil royalty ($200-$300/month), retirement<BR/>annuity ($500/month), and we usually withdraw $1300/month from the IRA.<BR/><BR/>As you can see, we are making it okay, but IRA is decreasing each month. I have the IRA in 3 month CD's at 3% interest. <BR/><BR/>Now, finally my question: what should a portfolio for a person like me look like.<BR/><BR/>I know that there are many aspects of my financials, besides my current.<BR/><BR/>I have considered subscribing to your Dividend Investor. But the question that I have is how much should a person put into the individual stocks, if I wanted to invest a total of $50K, so that there is a balance. Should I just take the first 5 stocks you recommend and put $10K in each, or should I spread it out over say 10 stocks, with $5K in each.<BR/><BR/>Keeping the $150K in 3 month CD's.<BR/><BR/>Well you get an idea of what I am getting at.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your time. Know you are busy.<BR/><BR/>William D. Stockwell<BR/>133 SE Fenway Avenue<BR/>Bartlesville, OK 74006-2706<BR/>(918) 335-2673<BR/>Email: wdstockwell@gmail.combill102205https://www.blogger.com/profile/03947744037598743676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30128229.post-85594237336632901602008-08-16T08:48:00.000-06:002008-08-16T08:48:00.000-06:00BULLS AND BEARS MAKE MONEY IN WALL STREET, BUT PIG...BULLS AND BEARS MAKE MONEY IN WALL STREET, BUT PIGS NEVER DOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com