If this roller coaster ride between DOW of 16000 and 18000 that started about a year ago kept repeating I could make some good money. Buy around 16000 and sell around 18000 give about 12% gain each cycle. Of course, you can't count on it doing that - but it is starting into it's 3rd cycle now.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
If this roller coaster ride between DOW of 16000 and 18000 that started about a year ago kept repeating I could make some good money. Buy around 16000 and sell around 18000 give about 12% gain each cycle. Of course, you can't count on it doing that - but it is starting into it's 3rd cycle now.
Originally Posted By: Oldmoparguy1
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
If this roller coaster ride between DOW of 16000 and 18000 that started about a year ago kept repeating I could make some good money. Buy around 16000 and sell around 18000 give about 12% gain each cycle. Of course, you can't count on it doing that - but it is starting into it's 3rd cycle now.
Yes! Agree.....
If only it were that easy!
Index funds. Buy every two weeks via your paycheck, then you don't have to worry about timing.
Can't go wrong with owning everything - VTI (vanguard total stock market ETF or mutual fund)
Otherwise, I have some in VXUS (total international) and a small portion in VNQ and VDE (REIT and Energy).
Similar to a simple 3-4 fund portfolio. My bond portion is in a stable value fund from work, that earns 4%, otherwise I'd use total bond market.