iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM)

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    Elwood Blues
    Oct 11 05:02 PM
    iShares ETF Tracking Error: Risks and Explanations [view article]
    Jim W.. timely article, looking at the data on AGG up through 9/30 I'd conclude, ok, not bad.. then AGG totally blew up on Friday Oct 10. Any ideas why? I stopped out on a sizable holding. No more iShats for me, they may have a nice website but I think Barclays stole my hard earned money. Reply
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    george
    gorski
    Oct 11 11:47 AM
    There's Light At the End Of This Tunnel [view article]
    I use a tighter RSI band of 15 and 35 between buy and sell, the traditional 20/80 rule dont work due to volatility and outside factors.

    George     Reply
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    dtv999
    Oct 11 12:49 AM
    iShares ETF Tracking Error: Risks and Explanations [view article]
    The discount could be due to the early closing of ETFs. If the market rallies in the last 15(?) minutes, there will be a discount. Powershares says that somewhere on the site. Reply
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    Joe1234987
    Oct 10 04:20 PM
    iShares ETF Tracking Error: Risks and Explanations [view article]
    Why the heck are all the ETF trading at 5%+ discounts to asset value? I'm in BWX and called State Street and they couldn't really explain it. They said there are "market makers" that arbitrage for a living but offered no explanation. Can a "market maker" explain why the spreads are so high?! Is there counterparty risk involved?

    Look at these spreads!
    www.etfconnect.com/sel...     Reply
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    Aalan
    Oct 10 01:30 PM
    iShares ETF Tracking Error: Risks and Explanations [view article]
    iShares has a good web site; Powershares has a better one, IMO.

    As far as credit risk goes, I've been more cautious about iShares recently because Barclay's is on the edge of insolvency, with asset-to-equity leverage of about 60:1, last time I looked. Scary stuff.

    I wouldn't count on tracking error to provide returns. Better to pick a winning index, right?     Reply
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    searcher
    Oct 10 01:18 PM
    iShares ETF Tracking Error: Risks and Explanations [view article]
    You can call it anything but such 'error' is hedging. I don't buy an index to have the 'consolidator' hedge for me. That is for the same reason I don't buy foreign securities or the same indirectly from the consolidator if they hedge currency. Reply
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    fg144331
    Oct 10 11:51 AM
    There's Light At the End Of This Tunnel [view article]
    ....One way has today being our first huge down day, maybe 1000+ with volume being magnanimous and closing at the lows. Not the preferred scenario, but it is a possibility....

    I did see -1045 on the DOW this morning, so maybe this is it? About the only good thing that I did was buy the INVERSE S&P, otherwise I'm happy with my portfolio so just sitting and watching and hoping.     Reply
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    notsosmart
    Oct 10 11:09 AM
    My Website
    There's Light At the End Of This Tunnel [view article]
    as many have said"the light at the end of the tunnel is really the train rushing towards you".no one knows squat. Reply
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    you_can_call
    _me_Al
    Oct 10 04:42 AM
    There's Light At the End Of This Tunnel [view article]
    I almost wrote you off as being Polllyannish, but you roped me back in with "bear market rally."

    I think you're spot on with the impending opportunity. We are almost certainly due for a snap back upwards. The problem, of course, is timing it. When it comes, it will probably come quickly. Move in too soon, and, well... it could cost you. Two days ago, there were plenty of folks screaming "this is it" and "shorts are idiots." Today, those people are down around seven percent (annualize THAT, suckers).

    Yeah, there's probably a short term rally coming, and it will be a great way to make some quick cash if you can get the timing right. Dangerous, but, wow, you gotta try. Those of you thinking about how very obvious it all is... a little humility, please. None of us really know diddly.     Reply
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    Socialism
    cannot
    compete!
    Oct 07 05:23 PM
    Global Market Roundup: Will the Bailout Work? [view article]
    @Bill James: grammar check, please!

    @Shiv: "take time to work its magic"?? There is no magic to it. And it will not work. That was a scam, a farce...it serves only the banks and to further indenture the people, by handing over yet more control to the government. The real solution? Massive cuts to government and massive TAX CUTS. I'm not talking 5% or even 10%. I'm talking, cut the federal government to the core, and a flat tax never to exceed 10% on *anyone*. That is just...and it's overdue. Sooner or later enough people will wake up and demand it. This economic situation may just be the time that it happens. Hopefully!!     Reply
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    Crocodilian
    Oct 06 02:48 AM
    Irate Icahn - Fast Money Recap (9/19/08) [view article]
    Kinabulu -- Icahn hasn't made any money for anyone but Carl Icahn in a very long time. There's a review of his record at:
    www.alleyinsider.com/2...-

    It ain't good. . .     Reply
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    Shiv
    Oct 05 01:09 PM
    My Website
    Global Market Roundup: Will the Bailout Work? [view article]
    The rescue package will take time to work its magic. And while people watch for indicators of success from implementaion of the rescue package, there is a possibility that better opportunities might emerge. This is time when perceived risks are higher than real risks. In the short term, corporations may well find earnings potential fall below long term earnings potential; and this might cause better entry points. However several economic risks are already priced in. This is a market for long term investors (5/6 years). Sector allocation is important, overweight positions need to determined based on which sectors will benefit most during the next cyclical upswing; also to consider is over-weighting the presently undervalued sectors; and finally consider the sectors which outprform based on where we are in the economic cycle today. Investors should also not forget to rebalance portfolios more frequently than in normal times. Finally, do not forget diversification across asset classes. Its a good market for traders too; volatility is high which is good for day traders. Positional traders can also look forward to an up quarter followed by a re-test of lows. This is one of those times when there is opportunity for everyone, regardless of style - short term/long term/trader/bull/bear. The only styles I would say might feel a bit left out is growth; because I think this is a time value will outperform and off course, small caps should lag large caps. Reply
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    Bill James
    Oct 05 09:00 AM
    My Website
    Global Market Roundup: Will the Bailout Work? [view article]
    End government control over rights of way, implement Performance Standards for power generation and transportation and in 6 years. seekingalpha.com/artic...

    Building the Physical-Internet will likely working family disposable income can increase by $3,200 per year. www.jpods.com/ar_Burde...     Reply
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    User 179191
    Oct 05 08:55 AM
    Global Market Roundup: Will the Bailout Work? [view article]
    Excellent review! The Doom & Gloom scenario seems almost universal - indicating that perhaps the worst has already been discounted. But "hold on" for more volatily until the dust settles and investors begin looking past the devastation to the inevitable economic and market recovery. Reply
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    fanning
    Oct 04 11:49 PM
    Global Stock Markets: In the Grip of the Bear [view article]
    brought HXD.to and made some profit. Should have brought FXP even better. Reply
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