OBGibby's Account Talk

[Boghie]

Victor Davis Hanson: Sometimes societies just
plod along, oblivious that the world is being reinvented right under their
noses. "A Brave New World" 3/3/13
VDH's Private Papers:: Brave New World

VDH, nuff said.

 

[OBGibby]

According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending March 31, 2013, was up 7.44%.

Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
2012 +11.42%

January 31, 2013 +8.20%
February 28, 2013 +4.99%
March 31, 2013 +7.44%

AUTOTRACKER FOR 2012: 11.97%

 

[OBGibby]

IFT effective close of business today. Moved from:

30G
45C
10S
15I

to

50G
35C
10I
5S

 

[OBGibby]

Leaning toward dropping down to 30-40% CSI and 60-70% G at the end of the week to ride out the warmer months. I'm just shy of 6% right now on the AutoTracker - would consider 11% or more at the end of the year as a success, so I'm inching along. My hat is off to the folks that are already sitting at 10-17% for the year, just four months in! You gotta be in it to win it, I suppose. I'm just not sure how much longer the music is going to keep playing right now so I'm planning on pulling some more cash out. If there's a correction I'll go back in. I think the week is going to be pretty much like today - to the positive. I'll exit on Thursday or Friday.

 

[OBGibby]

According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending April 30, 2013, was up 9.42%.

Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
2012 +11.42%

January 31, 2013 +8.20%
February 28, 2013 +4.99%
March 31, 2013 +7.44%
April 30, 2013 +9.42%

AUTOTRACKER FOR 2012: 11.97%

 

[OBGibby]

Took 10% off the table today. Wasn't able to update the AutoTracker on time, though. For the record, moved to 60% G, 25% C and 15% I, at close of business today.

 

[OBGibby]

Some interesting points...

It's Time To Fight The Fed - MicroFundy

 

[RealMoneyIssues]

Some interesting points...

It's Time To Fight The Fed - MicroFundy

Interesting, but the comments at the bottom make even better reading...

 

[OBGibby]

Goals for 2013: Positive return and will be happy to get 10-12% again. Want to break through the $250K level with the balance. If I can do both I'm be happy and anything more will be a bonus.

Currently 40% in equities, with 20% in bonds and 40% in G. Still looking to incrementally get back to a larger exposure in equities. Will likely add 5-10% in January to C/S/I.

Half the goal met - broke through the $250K mark this past week. Sitting a little over 7% on the tracker so far this year, so still happy with that. Missed out on 2-3 times that gain by not being 100% in the market everyday but I'm happy nonetheless. When I hear car sale ads claiming "If you're employed - OR NOT! - we'll get you approved!" it smells like a bubble and makes me nervous about this market. QE is also of concern to me. Still shooting for a 10-12% gain for the year to be satisfied.

 

[OBGibby]

According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending May 31, 2013, was up 14.17%.

Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
2012 +11.42%

January 31, 2013 +8.20%
February 28, 2013 +4.99%
March 31, 2013 +7.44%
April 30, 2013 +9.42%
May 31, 2013 +14.17%

AUTOTRACKER FOR 2012: 11.97%

 

[OBGibby]

For Retirees, a Million-Dollar Illusion - Jeff Sommer, The New York Times

 

[OBGibby]

Suddenly, Retiree Nest Eggs Look More Fragile - Jeff Sommer, The New York Times

 

[JimmyJoe]

Suddenly, Retiree Nest Eggs Look More Fragile - Jeff Sommer, The New York Times

A friend of mine said one time mid career, "Give me half my annuity and a couple of days head start and I'll be gone in a heart beat". I'm not saying our jobs were lousy (huh?) but I wouldn't have cared if my retirement was fragile, least I've got one. Listen folks. Retirement is great. Especially like Monday, when working people are starting their cars up at 5 in the morn and I'm snug as a bug. It's living! Anyway, its why we chose a career with a plan and, it's why we're here on this board. Let's keep investing and make as much or more than we take.

 

[Birchtree]

As a retiree I can make more money in a week than it would take me in a full year while working - I'm actually still working as an investor but for myself. I have such good potential on my side because I'm all in with the risk component. Chasing Ferdinand and having a good time doing it - the dollars are flowing into the market.

 

[OBGibby]

IFT effective COB today. Moved from 60%G/25%C/15%I to 55%G/28%C/17%I. Only a five percent move.

 

[OBGibby]

Buckle Up as End of the Quarter Approaches - Patti Domm, CNBC

 

[OBGibby]

According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending June 30, 2013, was up 8.59%.

Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
2012 +11.42%

January 31, 2013 +8.20%
February 28, 2013 +4.99%
March 31, 2013 +7.44%
April 30, 2013 +9.42%
May 31, 2013 +14.17%
June 30, 2013 +8.59%

AUTOTRACKER FOR 2012: 11.97%

 

[OBGibby]

IFT effective COB today. Moved from 55%G/28%C/17%I to 60%G/10%C/10%S/10%I/10%F.

 

[OBGibby]

The Moral Corruption of Today's Civil-Rights Leaders - Shelby Steele, WSJ

 

[OBGibby]

According to my tsp.gov online account, my 'Personal Rate of Return' for the twelve months ending July 31, 2013, was up 11.89%.

Personal Rate of Return
2009 +29.86%
2010 +13.31%
2011 -0.74%
2012 +11.42%

January 31, 2013 +8.20%
February 28, 2013 +4.99%
March 31, 2013 +7.44%
April 30, 2013 +9.42%
May 31, 2013 +14.17%
June 30, 2013 +8.59%
July 31, 2012 +11.89%

AUTOTRACKER FOR 2012: 11.97%