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Re: Investing by the seat of their pants Abnormal Returns

senan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:28 -0000

All points raised above are very true and interesting. But I think it's focussing on 'perfect' investors, rather than 'competant' ones. There are plenty out there who make slight to medium gains on say 50%+ of their investment I would say. This could even be through dividends rather than growth. Those professional investors who have access to timely macro data are in an advantageous position, and should proceed accordingly. For the rest of us, buy-and-hold-for-a-while is simply the best option we have without running into the over-trading trap.

Re: Information Arbitrage: Fixing Wall Street? The Feds Blew It.

senan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:19:03 -0000

This post and the related comments are now over a month old, and yet 'the market' has continued to advance. Even last week, when we had what many thought could be the beginning of an earnest correction, yesterday and today those losses have pretty much been clawed back. I for one am completely confused. There are many factors that come into play with market direction and the Fed decisions is certainly one

Re: Friday links: valuing liquidity Abnormal Returns

senan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:05:20 -0000

I agree that the volume isn't supporting the rally...but it just goes on and on and on!

Re: Monday links: bearish conversion Abnormal Returns

senan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:59:41 -0000

Timely set of links as most global market turned south yesterday. However today they've rebounded. The mystery continues!