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Thanks for the links DBA. Criminy, Greece might just create a domino effect, Spain's economy isn't any better. I have relatives in Spain, what they relate in regards to the economy it's that it is crumbling, a lot to worry about across the pond. I read somewhere that the unemployment rate in Greece is 26+%???, Spain's right up there with Greece. I found the article below rather interesting, perhaps not entirely accurate but certainly an eye opener. Read on:


What you see in Greece and Spain is the result of highly-integrated socialist/welfare state policies. Greece in particular spent way more money than they had, as a nation, and has been doing so for a couple hundred years, occasionally defaulting on the money owed to others.
What did they spend it on? Perks and entitlements for the citizens. In the last decade or so, public sector salaries nearly doubled, people got pensions at >90% of their previous salaries, and let them get this starting at age 58. The government paying people retired people inflated wages for doing nothing for 30 years is a great way to run out of money.
When they joined the Euro, they thought they were clear to keep spending money like water, but they ran into a problem. They don't control the Euro. We spend too much money here in America also, but we have a way to "fix it." We just print more money. It devalues the currency, but it keeps us from defaulting. Greece, as part of the Euro, can't do that. The European Central Bank decides when to print more Euros and tell the Greeks to take a hike. The economy tanks. This alone causes unemployment.
The reason the ECB won't print more Euroes to keep Greece afloat is it would affect all of the Euro countries. Germany and Belgium et al say, "Hey, there's nothing wrong with our economy. You can't screw us to dig yourself out of debt. Fix it yourself."
 
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Ya scared me out of the I FUND. Lol. Let's watch it go higher under speculation.


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hummm... I would not bet on it....at least not for early this week. Seems like Greece is digging in its heels to not raise burden on its citizens. Seems like IMF and EU might let them exit union. Maybe they are all bluffing. But it's now sounding real. Will see...

Latest article. Few hrs old.

Greece and creditors fail in 'last attempt' to reach deal | Reuters
 
Hello,
New Chart Links for anyone interested. These are the latest I am using. I check the weekly and daily charts for each fund---They update automatically when you first open. Can just bookmark each link to use.

I also included Intraday 15 minute charts for ease...but you must hit the redraw button for it to refresh during the day. I only use intraday charts to see how market is doing before I call in an IFT, and sometimes to see how market is doing on volatile days. Please keep in mind that intraday charts LAG real-time by 20 minutes on BigCharts.com.

Best wishes to everyone on your investments !!!!!!! :smile:

WEEKLY

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
S&P 500 Index, SPX Advanced Chart - (SNC) SPX, S&P 500 Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

I Fund
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, EFA Advanced Chart - (NAR) EFA, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock Price - BigCharts.com

"F" Fund
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, AGG Advanced Chart - (NAR) AGG, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Stock Price - BigCharts.com


DAILY

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=&symb=XX%3ASPX&x=43&y=12&time=7&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

I Fund

http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=38&y=2&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=49&y=4&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11


"F" Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=&symb=XX%3AAGG&x=48&y=12&time=7&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11



INTRADAY -15 Minute

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Index&symb=XX%3ASpx&x=40&y=5&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

I Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=47&y=13&time=8&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=2&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=49&y=4&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

"F" Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AAGG&x=43&y=7&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11
 
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REPOSTED Charts! Corrected I Fund links.

Hello,
New Chart Links for anyone interested. These are the latest I am using. I check the weekly and daily charts for each fund---They update automatically when you first open. Can just bookmark each link to use.

I also included Intraday 15 minute charts for ease...but you must hit the redraw button for it to refresh during the day. I only use intraday charts to see how market is doing before I call in an IFT, and sometimes to see how market is doing on volatile days. Please keep in mind that intraday charts LAG real-time by 20 minutes on BigCharts.com.

Best wishes to everyone on your investments !!!!!!! :smile:

WEEKLY

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
S&P 500 Index, SPX Advanced Chart - (SNC) SPX, S&P 500 Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

I Fund
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, EFA Advanced Chart - (NAR) EFA, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock Price - BigCharts.com

"F" Fund
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, AGG Advanced Chart - (NAR) AGG, iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Stock Price - BigCharts.com


DAILY

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=&symb=XX%3ASPX&x=43&y=12&time=7&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

I Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=46&y=1&time=7&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11


"F" Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=&symb=XX%3AAGG&x=48&y=12&time=7&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=1&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11



INTRADAY -15 Minute

S Fund
Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com

C Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Index&symb=XX%3ASpx&x=40&y=5&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

I Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AEFA&x=43&y=10&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11

"F" Fund
http://bigcharts.marketwatch.com/advchart/frames/frames.asp?show=&insttype=Fund&symb=XX%3AAGG&x=43&y=7&time=2&startdate=1%2F4%2F1999&enddate=6%2F20%2F2013&freq=7&compidx=aaaaa%3A0&comptemptext=&comp=none&ma=6&maval=13%2C18%2C100&uf=8&lf=32&lf2=4&lf3=2&type=4&style=370&size=4&timeFrameToggle=false&compareToToggle=false&indicatorsToggle=false&chartStyleToggle=false&state=11
 
Nice charts DBA. Thanks for sharing them. I get concerned about overloading my senior brain with too much data. Therefore, I've put a mandatory cap on charts reviewed at 10 per day. I've noticed that the more charts I review...the more certain I am in my decisions...but I'm only right about half the time anyway...:D

FS
 
Hello! Saturday and Sunday I posted some articles about Greece. Doesn't sound good, but what happens is unknown. If Greece gets a come to Jesus talk, they might agree to more austerity measures but their politicians were voted in during January to not do that. They must give another proposal by Thursday. Also Fed Reserve meets Wednesday. No telling how markets will respond these next couple days. This is a tough call. I think Fed reserve gives bad news and so does Greece...double whammy??? Ok..will stick my neck out on this...but please keep in mind, I'm only right half the time. :(

S Fund - BBs are still tightly contracted. It took a small drop Friday. Compared to late last month, it would not be a big drop percentage wise considering Friday's level. Price Dropping this morning. May wait until tomorrow for an exit. :smile:

I fund - BBs are angled downward as of Friday, but to be expected given what happened last week. Slow Stochastic was sharply heading upward close of business Friday, and at about 75 so there seemed room to climb. MACD slowly moving upward Friday and seemed like it would cross signal line upward in next couple days. But depends on news of Greece. But It could jump up if a deal is struck but doesn't seem likely at this point. Everything I've read this weekend indicates there remain big differences so not sure what will happen. Thursday is a big day on this but surely news will be coming out each day this week. This morning it is dropping. Market didn't like the lack of progress and breakdown yesterday. So maybe today is a shakeout?? Or are more drops coming? I think it continues down this week. Might be good to jump out Today or tomorrow :(. :( and re-enter when a bottom is found if invested. I will wait longer to buy in for a lower bottom.

Greece, creditors dig in after debt talks founder | Reuters Thinks its bad that Greek PM going to Russia on Thursday... Economic Summit??

F fund is a disaster. In August 2012 it hit a high point, then started a down trend with its low September 2013. Then it started an uptrend that hit a high in February 2015 that was almost as high as the one in 2012. Since then it has clearly been in a downtrend. Would need spot on timing to gain a little on the fluctuations as it continues its downtrend.

C fund-I did not look at.

Well overall it is gloomy. Best wishes to everyone on your investments!!!!! :smile:
 
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Well...U.S. Stocks moving up now!!:smile:
But I is kinda level bit down. ...ugghhF fund!

Definitely waiting another day on everything. :smile:
 
Well late last night I nearly killed myself laughing..... with my son!! He showed me this old video which came out around the time Putin was invading Ukraine. If you watch, just keep looking at his face. .. then listen to commentators last comment. I don't know why.... it happens sometimes that in a moment something strikes you as incredibly funny to the point where you can't stop laughing for 5 minutes. Now I know, I've likely ruined it for you now. But I kept looking at him, and he would look at me and we'd crack up a again! Somehow the thought of this macho, "no one can beat me" ..."world leader" just standing there listening to the insult... completely paralyzed and impotent to do anything is soooooo funny!! :laugh: The look on Putin's face.... Priceless !!! :banana:

https://youtu.be/7-_-XpfpLPE
 
Well...do you know why the market jumped this afternoon??? After the Bell (on Fox Business News) reports the market jumped 91 points :Dand continued up just after Trump announced candidacy. Thank you Mr. Trump!!

I must say, after hearing the market jumped, I was curious as to what he said. I am very surprised what he did say because the talking heads didn't mention much....at least not what I thought were the more important aspects.

Here's a link to speech.....Very interesting. This is not a political statement. Just the facts/reporting on market jump. Use political thread for those comments please.


 
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Just wondering if today's increase in "I" fund is a premature celebration. Theres no doubt both sides want a deal, but this has dragged on so long..... I think Greece wants to kick the ball down the road. Here are a few key excerpts from this article...just out two hours ago. Source: BBC


"Speaking after the meeting, Mr Dijsselbloem described the proposals as "broad and comprehensive", but said work was needed to check they added up "in fiscal terms"."

"Earlier, Germany's Wolfgang Schaeuble told reporters he had not seen anything new from Greece so far and "without anything new, there is nothing for the ministers to prepare for their leaders". The Irish and Finnish finance ministers echoed the sentiment."

"Creditors also want a wider VAT base; Greece says it will not allow extra VAT on medicines or electricity bills"

"Greece complains creditors focus on increasing taxes instead of cracking down on tax evasion; IMF is concerned Athens is not offering credible reforms."


Hummm....i have to agree with IMF. Wow.. Greece wants to focus on tax evasion???? Thats just crazy! Note to Greece: IMF is screaming, Give Me The Money!!


Greece spells out terms for debt crisis 'breakthrough' - BBC News

Todays I fund chart
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, EFA Advanced Chart - (NAR) EFA, iShares MSCI EAFE ETF Stock Price - BigCharts.com
 
So looked at I fund in prior post, now the S fund.

I wanted to enter on Friday, but held off. Definitely looks like it will continue.up. BUT...just dont have a good feeling.. It should back off a bit from upper Bollinger band tomorrow. But still....just abit leery. Will think on it overnight. A year ago Iwould have jumped on this. Might invest up to 50%.

Best wishes to everyone on your investments!!!!!!!!!! :smile:


Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index, XX:DWCPF Advanced Chart - (DJW) XX:DWCPF, Dow Jones U.S. Completion Total Stock Market Index Stock Price - BigCharts.com
 
I think today's spike in the I-fund is yet another example of the 'Hope-ium' addiction surrounding this 'Greek drama'. :rolleyes:
 
I think a whole lot of people are living on "Hope-ium". IMHO, when the reality sets in...the 3% spike will be a 6% drop. I don't want to be there when it happens... but I will buy in the minute it does...

FS
 
FogSailing said:
I think a whole lot of people are living on "Hope-ium". IMHO, when the reality sets in...the 3% spike will be a 6% drop. I don't want to be there when it happens... but I will buy in the minute it does...

FS
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Ha ha! But wait til July, I'm out of IFT's! :( Good idea FS, buy the dip! :biggthumpup:
 
S FUND --- Charts daily and intraday.
I like the S fund and believe it will continue to go up. But not sure how Greece will affect it this week. S fund is priced high now but if it is an upward explosion it is still not too late to get in, but if it drops...ouch! I am looking at Slow Stochastic and it looks like it wants to cross downward across its signal line.

What to do? I am staying out. Best wishes to all on your investments!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
 
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