At the close yesterday, I was 30% I-Fund (which I keep as a core investment) and 70% G-Fund. Today I decided to increase 40% percent to the C-Fund at todays closing. Luckily, I bought the C Fund today at lower prices than yesterday. If the markets keep plummeting, I am toast. Therefore, I have now 30% G, which I need to allocate, depending on how the markets behave. Of course, I might run in the opposite direction, if warranted! I will appreciate any ideas, opinions, or comments from any of you reading this post. Thank you and Good Luck to all!
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Playing the I fund
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Re: US Dollar..........whats up with that.
I have no idea. I wish someone would give us some idea, but there is no answer. The telephone keeps ringing but no one picks it up!
Show-me said:What's up with the USD? I would think that it would tank after a pause and the other Central Banks raised their rates. This defiantly will not be good for I funders if OS markets all go red tonight and the USD strengthens.
I have no idea. I wish someone would give us some idea, but there is no answer. The telephone keeps ringing but no one picks it up!
SkyPilot
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If this continues through tomorrow morning, it will likely be a good time to buy the I fund, as it should rebound off the sell-off, especially if the US markets rally as well.
This is kind of a swoop and scoop for a one day move, in for Thursday, and then out for Friday. Unless one beleives that this will set the stage for a trend, then might want to stay in I for Friday...??? :blink:
This is kind of a swoop and scoop for a one day move, in for Thursday, and then out for Friday. Unless one beleives that this will set the stage for a trend, then might want to stay in I for Friday...??? :blink:
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Re: US Dollar..........whats up with that.
It's good if you're looking to get back into the I fund tomorrow like me!
Show-me said:What's up with the USD? I would think that it would tank after a pause and the other Central Banks raised their rates. This defiantly will not be good for I funders if OS markets all go red tonight and the USD strengthens.
It's good if you're looking to get back into the I fund tomorrow like me!
Show-me
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Re: US Dollar..........whats up with that.
Nice to see the ^N300 reverse on the machinery orders. Looks like the USD is finally headed in the direction I thought it should be going. Lot a volatility.
Show-me said:What's up with the USD? I would think that it would tank after a pause and the other Central Banks raised their rates. This defiantly will not be good for I funders if OS markets all go red tonight and the USD strengthens.
Nice to see the ^N300 reverse on the machinery orders. Looks like the USD is finally headed in the direction I thought it should be going. Lot a volatility.
Sky,I appreciate your good thoughts regarding entry and exit points in the I-Fund. I plan to keep a core of about 30% riding the trends, but I also plan to go into the I-Fund today, on a short-term basis. Any other insight that you might provide will be greatly appreciated. With the dollar dropping, we are indeed looking at the trend coming into play. This trend in currencies appears to be not only good for the I-Fund, but is also good for big cap companies in the U.S., which will most likely increase their export business activity, increase sales, profits, and employ more persons in the U.S. economy. The news coming from the United Kingdom indicates that their inflation will accelerate faster in the next couple of months, and that this will require increasing their interest rates to contain inflation. This, as long as it doesn't get out of control, will probably be favorable for the I-Fund. Keep your opinions posted! Thanks!SkyPilot said:
Re: US Dollar..........whats up with that.
Show-me,This is great news. Sorry I did not acknowledge this post when I wrote to Sky. I should have mentioned that I had already read your post!Show-me said:Nice to see the ^N300 reverse on the machinery orders. Looks like the USD is finally headed in the direction I thought it should be going. Lot a volatility.
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Sky, some analysts believe that any rally that appears in the next day or two will likely stall out by Friday. Let's assume that this is correct, am I right in assuming that if the rally in the U.S. continues through Thrusday, the next day (Friday) would also be positive for the I-Fund due to the direct correlation between the U.S. and other international markets. If this assumption holds true, then the exit point should be Friday and not Thursday. What do you think? Try to get others involved so that we can get their opinions also.
SkyPilot
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I believe your point is valid.
Given the direction of the USD overnight as well as the strength of Japan, I wish I had stayed in. However, I will play the I fund for Thursday, and exit for Friday and then wait to see how the next week starts.
It's tough to make these calls in such a choppy environment. However, I think the surest bet in all the funds right now is the G and I, and the I fund for the mid term (2-3 months).
Given the direction of the USD overnight as well as the strength of Japan, I wish I had stayed in. However, I will play the I fund for Thursday, and exit for Friday and then wait to see how the next week starts.
It's tough to make these calls in such a choppy environment. However, I think the surest bet in all the funds right now is the G and I, and the I fund for the mid term (2-3 months).
sugarandspice
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If U.S. markets are expected to stall on Friday that my pull down any advance in the I fund. I transferred yesterday to be in the I fund today and tomorrow. Barring any major malfunctions this morning I will make another IFT Thursday morn to the G fund.
Sky,I understand and like the way you are playing this. You are being very aggressive and very conservative at the same time. Makes a lot of sense to me. At my own risk, of course, I am going full-time into the I-Fund today, and we'll see how things develop by tomorrow before noon. I like this momentum. even if for a short time! My best wishes and Good Luck!SkyPilot said:
SkyPilot
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So, I am thinking that the EAFE will see today's US run-up as a positive indicator to dump more cash into equities, and we can get some more out of the I-fund tomorrow. However, this may be enough of an upside that the profit taking might step in.
I know that if I was in today, I would be booking some of the cash.
The other factor is that the USD may be in for the long slide now, and that should make the I fund a stronger play for the buy and holders. Especially if the Fed decides to stand pat for 2-3 sessions before another rate hike.
The way to play the I fund may be to stick for a bit, as we may be ready to enjoy a bull run of sorts, especially with the anticipation of a declining USD.
I know that if I was in today, I would be booking some of the cash.
The other factor is that the USD may be in for the long slide now, and that should make the I fund a stronger play for the buy and holders. Especially if the Fed decides to stand pat for 2-3 sessions before another rate hike.
The way to play the I fund may be to stick for a bit, as we may be ready to enjoy a bull run of sorts, especially with the anticipation of a declining USD.
I hope this doesn't go down much farther, because I just got in with both feet. It is scary! Hope a recovery is nearby. Perhaps it is the top of the channel and then we have to consider getting out with some losses in order to be able to come back later.SkyPilot said:
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