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06-04-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by paS2K,Jun 4 2010, 10:08 PM
Somehow, I doubt that it was compounded...but rather a TOTAL return of 237% over 10 years.
If this is the case, that 10k turned into 23.7k....still better than most of us have done
If this is the case, that 10k turned into 23.7k....still better than most of us have done
06-05-2010, 09:25 AM
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The first guess was correct, and thanks. 
That's the last I'm gonna say about it; I'm not trying to brag, just to point out it can be done, if you have the time for reasearch and followup. And, in my case, a discipline I try and stick to.
Dave
That's the last I'm gonna say about it; I'm not trying to brag, just to point out it can be done, if you have the time for reasearch and followup. And, in my case, a discipline I try and stick to.Dave
06-06-2010, 05:07 AM
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Dave, better than 8% return for the past ten years is an outstanding accomplishment. I did not intend to demean at all. If I had gotten 8% for the last 10 years I'd probably be retired...
06-06-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by parkerdt,Jun 3 2010, 08:48 PM
Lainey,Yes, my statistics show a 23.7% average annualized return since Jan of 2000, to date. I think that's OK.
Of course, in addition to market timing, I also trade options extensively.
Dave
06-10-2010, 04:41 AM
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Related info - job outlook is best in the following five cities. I knew DC was up there. It's #2.
"Here are the top five cities for the next decade, according to Kiplinger. More rankings are available from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine.
1. Austin, Texas: Come to Austin with an idea and you could make it big in a city that fosters entrepreneurship and is a magnet for small business start-ups. Dell and Whole Foods Market are two examples of giant companies that started in the Austin area and exploded nationwide. The city also boasts great live music and pristine lakes and parks.
2. Washington: More businesses and people are calling the nation's capital home. Major companies like Computer Sciences, Hilton Worldwide, Northrop Grumman, SAIC and Volkswagen North America have recently moved to the Washington metropolitan area, Kiplinger reports. You also could search for work with the federal government, the nation's largest employer.
3. Seattle, Washington: If the lush greenery isn't enough to make you move to the Seattle area, then innovative companies such as Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing are also a career draw. Seattle "crackles with creative energy," Kiplinger reports. The University of Washington also offers a range of research opportunities in the areas of medicine and bioscience.
4. Boulder, Colorado: Kiplinger calls Boulder "an intellectual hot spot where environmental and scientific ideas blossom into businesses." The city has more than 6,600 small businesses and corporations, Kiplinger reports. The University of Colorado and federal research laboratories also provide jobs. Another perk: If you have an active lifestyle, there are ample ski slopes and hiking trails to keep you busy.
5. Salt Lake City, Utah: Cheaper taxes and operating costs make Utah a fertile place for businesses. Kiplinger describes Salt Lake City as "a hotbed of new business creation." While Salt Lake City has experienced some job losses from the recession, the local economy has encountered fewer problems than other cities. Health care remains a major industry in Salt Lake City."
"Here are the top five cities for the next decade, according to Kiplinger. More rankings are available from Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine.
1. Austin, Texas: Come to Austin with an idea and you could make it big in a city that fosters entrepreneurship and is a magnet for small business start-ups. Dell and Whole Foods Market are two examples of giant companies that started in the Austin area and exploded nationwide. The city also boasts great live music and pristine lakes and parks.
2. Washington: More businesses and people are calling the nation's capital home. Major companies like Computer Sciences, Hilton Worldwide, Northrop Grumman, SAIC and Volkswagen North America have recently moved to the Washington metropolitan area, Kiplinger reports. You also could search for work with the federal government, the nation's largest employer.
3. Seattle, Washington: If the lush greenery isn't enough to make you move to the Seattle area, then innovative companies such as Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing are also a career draw. Seattle "crackles with creative energy," Kiplinger reports. The University of Washington also offers a range of research opportunities in the areas of medicine and bioscience.
4. Boulder, Colorado: Kiplinger calls Boulder "an intellectual hot spot where environmental and scientific ideas blossom into businesses." The city has more than 6,600 small businesses and corporations, Kiplinger reports. The University of Colorado and federal research laboratories also provide jobs. Another perk: If you have an active lifestyle, there are ample ski slopes and hiking trails to keep you busy.
5. Salt Lake City, Utah: Cheaper taxes and operating costs make Utah a fertile place for businesses. Kiplinger describes Salt Lake City as "a hotbed of new business creation." While Salt Lake City has experienced some job losses from the recession, the local economy has encountered fewer problems than other cities. Health care remains a major industry in Salt Lake City."
06-10-2010, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by parkerdt,Jun 3 2010, 07:48 PM
Lainey,Yes, my statistics show a 23.7% average annualized return since Jan of 2000, to date. I think that's OK.
Of course, in addition to market timing, I also trade options extensively.
Dave
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