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Convertability, Gee whiz, Why can't you just say how you feel, directly? Like, you think you and the rest of us will get a better deal from Osama Bama? Why beat around the "Bush" and say it like you see it? :)

I agree. It's so labor intensive if you manage yourself and if you factor in your time, it's probably a wash.

South America, After reading your observations and political opinions and links to news items posted here on ET, it occured to ask the following. Do you realize that most readers here are traders, investors or both? What specific practical recommendations would you give as to what...

We could do a whole thread on RE agents. :) During the last downturn, it was interesting to see some of the local so called "expert" RE agents working as clerks. I liken them to liberal politicians. They're liberal as long as it's not their money involved, but only with your money.

Cutten, Excellent observations. The current price momentum is trending down, and sales volume is contracting. IMO, under these present circumsatnces a perceived 30% discount for a flip is still too risky if you factor in the resale commission of 7% and a discount of 10-15% in order to get an...

Will you share more about the economy of Brazil? I read somewhere that the total money supply (M3) has increased about 14.3% average over the last ten years. However the government published cpi is 4.5%, but averaged 8% over that last 5 years. What's your view of this and can you have an...

Any specific reason IBKR took a dive?

OP, I attempted to compile some data in order to get a handle on a global look. The Bahamas is not on this list. From a corporate tax rate and dividend witholding tax for foreign investors, Ireland, Singapore, and Hong Kong also look good. Ireland is contemplating puling out of the European...

My understanding it that larger depositors can ask for a letter of collateraliztion from the bank against assets held by the bank to further cushion the risk of loss. Some banks do and some don't.

To the OP, There's one aspect that wasn't discussed so far. What if these treasury buyers have large sums to protect. Sipc only covers 100k cash and fdic the same. So if one is not fully invested in stocks to get the higher limit of insurance, where would you park the cash in excess of the...

How about a revocable living trust? Also would IB honor a power of attorney to withdraw funds in case of death?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ua7yZMA0c

Holy smokes. Thanks LasloChi for sharing this information. Looks like we've only seen the tip of the iceberg or as you say trainwreck. I knew it would be bad but no idea that the numbers coming online were so high. Much appreciated.

Hi LaszloChi, could you give some more information for those of us who are not familiar with this data and the source? Thanks

Yes sure. Those that rely on US CPI numbers must not drive or live in houses. Namely the Fed governors, Bernanke, et al.

More, please continue as Paul Harvey says "with the rest of the story":)

Yes I'm thinking about Australia, maybe Brazil. Doing research on them. Both strong growing economies with budget surplusses

Not real time, but good sources. http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conews&tkr=MQG:AU http://business.smh.com.au/whiff-of-bailout-in-rba-move/20080421-27lz.html research stocks: http://www.reuters.com/