2006 big test for Timers vs Holders?

[vectorman]

Well, we are neck deep in one of the biggest corrections in recent times, and it may not be over. If you are a true buy and holder like Birchtree, you just say dollar cost average and sleep well at night. But if you have been in the habit of moving your funds around and got caught up on the wrong side of the market, without using any stop losses, this correction has been a major setback. TSP is a good site with great info from Tom and some members. It's interesting to see how each member either uses that info or ignores it in managing their accounts. The end of year returns should be interesting.

 

[FUTURESTRADER]

also should be of interest to L2040 vs. self-directed

 

[vectorman]

also should be of interest to L2040 vs. self-directed

Good point, I wonder which will have the least stress?

 

[FUTURESTRADER]

Good point, I wonder which will have the least stress?

EXACTLY...certainly a factor...subtract certain percentages for time and stress. I think tho, idealy 15 minutes a day to observe a few basic indicators..macd, stochastics, EMA, etc. once understood, will outperform DCA, BnH, L20XX strategies, for TSP vehicles.
Now if I can only practice what I preach. I'd have alot more time on my hands and alot less stress

 

[Birchtree]

Sorry guys - this bullish buy and holder is still looking for the top - that's a lot more important to me than a correction. This nonsense will pass - and we will be heading into Dow 11,722.98 and calls beyond. The question becomes how far beyond - I'm thinking in terms of years on the upside. Some sort of a bull market mega trend. My last dollar cost was at $13.71 and I probably missed that sweet price of $13.40 - but dollar cost comes around this week again. I did manage to shift some outside money from small cap fund into my international fund at sacrifice pricing. The nice thing about being in the well is that you remain safe from tornadoes.