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The following message is my reply to an online publication that made the argument for actively managed funds over passive index funds. The author discussed fees for both vehicles so it is not mentioned in this response. Though the message is intended to address actively managed mutual funds, the same can be applied to any attempt to outperform.
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One issue with actively managed funds is that the lead manager can bail out to a different fund or company at any time. This is like ...

Some late selling on Friday and the historically bullish trading day after Thanksgiving turned into a disappointment for the bulls. For the week stocks were up slightly with the I-fund leading the way for the TSP stock funds, and bonds (F-fund) came to life to lead all of the TSP funds with a 0.56% gain during the holiday shortened week.



Here are the weekly, final November, and annual TSP fund ...

Wednesday saw typical holiday action with light volume and slight to moderate gains. The Dow gained 13-points but the broader indices did well. The I-fund led and bonds saw modest gains as well.

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I think I'll just buy and hold next year.

NYSE Margin Debt, Oct. 2014 - Business Insider

Second Worst Time To Own Stocks - Business Insider

Okay, maybe not..................

“It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy”.
--Unknown

Every year since I started writing for RealMoney.com back in 2001 I have written a column on the day before Thanksgiving about my journey as a trader. Since this is the thirteenth time I’ve written this story many of you already know it but I believe that traditions like this are important as they help us to reflect on what is important and provides perspective that we lose sight of in our ...