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BarkMaster · 4 January 2011, 02:47 AM

There's an old saying regarding gambling: "Sometimes it's Better to be Lucky Than Good". That definitely applies to me since I am not the savviest investor... I just have a plan and am sticking to it.

For those of us that didn't run away from the stock markets, we've mostly been rewarded over the last couple of years and the losses of 2007/2008 have been more than erased.

It looks like 2011 is starting off with the running of the bulls... (most markets up 1%-2% as this was written), but are we running to the slaughter house as the bears are predicting?

Question: What is your 2011 Investment Strategy? Are you moving into or away from any particular investment vehicle (and why!)?

Naples09 · 4 January 2011, 02:58 AM

I'm staying away from the typical mutual funds, big name stocks. I've found a little company with great prospects that I'm betting on for 2011 - 2012. They have two FDA trials that will start this year with the use of stem cells. ACTC is the symbol.

indy78 · 4 January 2011, 03:37 AM

I made a big mistake this past summer and moved to cash and bonds based on the technicals and for fear of a second flash crash. Big mistake. The bonds did well, but I missed out on the last couple of quarters of 2010 (about 20% gain based on my selling price and the high in Dec 10). I re-entered the market by putting my money in an aggressive asset allocation index fund looking for long term gains. I won't be needing the money for 7-10 years and I'm becoming optomistic about the economy. The allocation is: small cap 9.8%, mid cap 13%, internantional index 30%, Bond 5%, large cap index 42.2%. It's now in the hands of the fund managers.

BarkMaster · 4 January 2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by indy78

I made a big mistake this past summer and moved to cash and bonds based on the technicals and for fear of a second flash crash. Big mistake.

I know several people who did that. It was tough for me to stay the course, that is for sure.

sea-dweller · 4 January 2011, 09:14 AM

Same asset allocation (55% stocks, 45% bonds + cash). Well diversified mutual fund portfolio with index funds (small, mid and large capitalization), and international funds.

kareemthedream33 · 5 January 2011, 01:30 AM

I honestly thought this was about the event in Pamplona, Spain lol.

Cru Jones · 5 January 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I honestly thought this was about the event in Pamplona, Spain lol.

you're not alone....

CoopJr · 5 January 2011, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I honestly thought this was about the event in Pamplona, Spain lol.

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

you're not alone....

Me too

Or the running of the Bark.

figbo · 5 January 2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Me too

Or the running of the Bark.

Conductor · 7 January 2011, 11:14 AM

You guys think too much :) Commodities are the way to go! I don't believe in your typical stocks and what not...but if the opportunity to buy a coffee, cotton or orange farm comes up, I'm signed up.

I preached silver and gold back in 2000....nobody believed it would get this good :/ And who needs platinum when palladium is a far better material for practical applications! (minus jewelery or YM's)

theloxmyth · 7 January 2011, 11:22 AM

I was hoping for pics of snorting bulls goring people!

BarkMaster · 7 January 2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kareemthedream33

I honestly thought this was about the event in Pamplona, Spain lol.

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

you're not alone....

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Me too

Or the running of the Bark.

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

I was hoping for pics of snorting bulls goring people!

SORRY!! The thread was lost in the double-meaning.

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Originally Posted by figbo

HEY FIGGY:

BarkMaster · 7 January 2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Conductor

You guys think too much :) Commodities are the way to go! I don't believe in your typical stocks and what not...but if the opportunity to buy a coffee, cotton or orange farm comes up, I'm signed up.

I preached silver and gold back in 2000....nobody believed it would get this good :/ And who needs platinum when palladium is a far better material for practical applications! (minus jewelery or YM's)

Cotton had a GREAT year.

figbo · 7 January 2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

SORRY!! The thread was lost in the double-meaning.

HEY FIGGY:

Hey,Barky!

Conductor · 8 January 2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Cotton had a GREAT year.

I'm glad someone else is all smiles as I am ! :)

unclesallie · 8 January 2011, 10:46 PM

Gold just dropped $50.00 an ounce for no good reason.

Some investment advisor told me, just before it dropped,
that metals are pure speculation, since no one knows what's driving that market(like the Chinese buying metric tons of gold...or not).......

Currencies are totally unstable, as the Euro debt crisis continues and heats up......

Why not buy more gold?

BarkMaster · 9 January 2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

Gold just dropped $50.00 an ounce for no good reason.

Some investment advisor told me, just before it dropped,
that metals are pure speculation, since no one knows what's driving that market(like the Chinese buying metric tons of gold...or not).......

Currencies are totally unstable, as the Euro debt crisis continues and heats up......

Why not buy more gold?

There's an interesting article in the latest edition of Money magazine about gold as an investment.

4 January 2011, 02:47 AM	#1
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	The 2011 Running of the Bulls There's an old saying regarding gambling: "Sometimes it's Better to be Lucky Than Good". That definitely applies to me since I am not the savviest investor... I just have a plan and am sticking to it. For those of us that didn't run away from the stock markets, we've mostly been rewarded over the last couple of years and the losses of 2007/2008 have been more than erased. It looks like 2011 is starting off with the running of the bulls... (most markets up 1%-2% as this was written), but are we running to the slaughter house as the bears are predicting? Question: What is your 2011 Investment Strategy? Are you moving into or away from any particular investment vehicle (and why!)? __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

4 January 2011, 03:37 AM	#3
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Back In I made a big mistake this past summer and moved to cash and bonds based on the technicals and for fear of a second flash crash. Big mistake. The bonds did well, but I missed out on the last couple of quarters of 2010 (about 20% gain based on my selling price and the high in Dec 10). I re-entered the market by putting my money in an aggressive asset allocation index fund looking for long term gains. I won't be needing the money for 7-10 years and I'm becoming optomistic about the economy. The allocation is: small cap 9.8%, mid cap 13%, internantional index 30%, Bond 5%, large cap index 42.2%. It's now in the hands of the fund managers.

4 January 2011, 09:14 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Same asset allocation (55% stocks, 45% bonds + cash). Well diversified mutual fund portfolio with index funds (small, mid and large capitalization), and international funds. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

7 January 2011, 11:22 AM	#11
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	I was hoping for pics of snorting bulls goring people! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

4 January 2011, 02:58 AM	#2
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,796	I'm staying away from the typical mutual funds, big name stocks. I've found a little company with great prospects that I'm betting on for 2011 - 2012. They have two FDA trials that will start this year with the use of stem cells. ACTC is the symbol.

5 January 2011, 01:30 AM	#6
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I honestly thought this was about the event in Pamplona, Spain lol.

7 January 2011, 11:14 AM	#10
Conductor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub 16800 Posts: 57	You guys think too much :) Commodities are the way to go! I don't believe in your typical stocks and what not...but if the opportunity to buy a coffee, cotton or orange farm comes up, I'm signed up. I preached silver and gold back in 2000....nobody believed it would get this good :/ And who needs platinum when palladium is a far better material for practical applications! (minus jewelery or YM's)

8 January 2011, 10:46 PM	#16
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Gold just dropped $50.00 an ounce for no good reason. Some investment advisor told me, just before it dropped, that metals are pure speculation, since no one knows what's driving that market(like the Chinese buying metric tons of gold...or not)....... Currencies are totally unstable, as the Euro debt crisis continues and heats up...... Why not buy more gold?

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