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80 Responses to “Questions? Comments? Feedback? Concerns? Talk To Us…”

  1. George DeMoss Says:
    October 8th, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Is it really true that the US Treasury is going to offer to set up a super-dollar ( gold backed ) currency? Each of the ” gold-backs ” would be backed by one gram of gold, held in storage by US government. Everyone will be able to convert our green-backs to the gold-backs. Is this real?

    Reply

  2. BOB HUGHES Says:
    October 14th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    You usually recommend a 25% trailing stop. Why not link the trailing stop % to the beta of the stock? A very volatile stock may warrant a higher TS% while a very stable stock might warrant a lower TS%. Does this make any sense to you?

    Reply

    admin Reply:

    Dear Bob,

    We recomend a 25% trailing stop because we’ve found that works best for our purposes and those of our larger audience. However, we encourage each individual investor to consider his or her personal preferences, financial capacity and risk-taking level in order to reach a satisfactory answer to any investment question, including for trailing stops.

    Investment U Research Team

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  3. Charles Emery Says:
    October 14th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Can you tell me if SCLN remains a buy or hold. When it was first recommended on your Market Wake Up Call Video it has dropped about 30%. My impression was that this stock is a Hold for the long term. Thank you.

    Reply

    admin Reply:

    Charles,

    SciClone Pharmaceuticals (SCLN) is a Hold in Marc Lichtenfelds Access portfolio.

    Investment U Research Team

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  4. Ken Blauw Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    can you buy silver with options like you can gold?

    Reply

    admin Reply:

    Dear Ken,

    Yes, you can. To trade in silver options, you can go to the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

    Investment U Research Team

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  5. david eggleton Says:
    October 16th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    just wanted to know if you are going to be offering a stock screener any time soon? it would greatly help us doing our own research…. doc brown’s course!!! i would benefit greatly as well as others.

    thanks
    david eggleton
    (ccr)member

    Reply

  6. Bill Says:
    October 18th, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Karim-
    Your option and spread discussions in The Oct 15 issue of Investmet U leave me totally confused. I believe, again, there are mistakes in it which makes the reader only more likely not to use options or spreads. In the discussion you state:
    “The Stock Buyer: If you buy GG shares outright, you’d make $20 – or 50%. In dollar return terms, that would be $20,000 on a $40,000 investment.
    The Option Buyer: If you bought the LEAP option and Goldcorp rises to $60, your return would be $6.70 ($60 minus $40 minus $13.30 -the amount you paid for the option). That’s a dollar gain of $6,700 on $13,330 invested.
    Not too bad at all.”
    So that means you only make 50% with your leap option on an increase of 100% in the value of the underlying stock? I think that is a mistake. Why is that a better deal than just buying the stock wherein you would make 100% on the sale?
    Then, in your discussion about spreads on the same stock, you say that you would make a $14,000 profit on your $6,000 net investment. But you do not explain where the $14,000 comes from. Why do you leave this bit of information out? You only serve to make things even more confusing, defeating your whole purpose of the article. Someone needs to proofread what you guys write. Mistakes and left out information happen way too often.
    Bill

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    admin Reply:

    The article clearly states that the first return is from buying a straight option, but that the preferred strategy in this case is to enter into a spread. The spread calculations are shown very clearly – your net outlay is $6,000 with a return potential of $20,000 if the $60 target is reached, leaving you with a NET profit of $14,000 after backing out the cost of the spread:

    Having bought the $40 call option for $13.30 and ponied up $13,330 for 10 contracts (1,000 shares), I’d then sell the January 2012 $60 call option against it (LGX-AL).

    When you sell an option, you first get money back for selling the option. It also limits your upside to the strike price of the option that you sold ($60).

    The $60 call option is trading for $7.30. So…

    Buy the January 2012 $40 option. Cost: $13,330

    Sell the January 2012 $60 option. Receive: $7,330

    Net cost of the trade: $6,000 ($13,330 minus $7,330)

    By doing this, we’ve entered into a spread.

    The Spread: The spread is the gap between the price at which we can buy GG and where we have to sell GG. In this case, the buy price is $40 and the sell price is $60. So the spread is $20.

    The Profit: In dollar terms, our maximum upside is $20,000 ($60,000 minus $40,000 based on 10 contracts or 1,000 shares), with a cost of $6,000. This means if Goldcorp hits $60 or more, we can make $14,000 net profit on a $6,000 outlay. That’s 233% ($14,000 divided by $6,000 cost).

    The Risk: What’s more important, though, is that our maximum risk here is limited to the cost of the spread – $6,000. That’s just 15% of the amount that a regular shareholder would have at risk if he bought the shares outright ($6,000 divided by $40,000) and probably much less than the stop-loss that most people would institute on the trade.

    I’d much rather risk $6,000 to make $14,000 than $40,000 to make $20,000 in any market, especially this one. And if you dump the $34,000 that you saved by executing the spread trade into an account that earns just 2% interest, you’d offset your cost by a further $900 or so, too.

    Good investing,

    Karim

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  7. ehmoran Says:
    October 19th, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    Information obtained through modeling the flow of global currencies suggests the S&P500 will continue to rise to approximately 1,200 or 1,300 buy Dec 15, 2009, then likely level off then correct. Although the rise will continue for the time stated, further analysis beyond Dec 15 likely will need continued updates.

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  8. James Says:
    October 19th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    Alex, HELP!!!

    I’m tired of the illiquidity of ADRs and want to buy stocks directly on foreign exchanges, but every brokerage I contact wants $10,000 minimum to open an account? Any ideas?

    Yours truly, 3 Children in College

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  9. Terry Miller Says:
    October 20th, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    Lynas Corporation (OTCBB: LYSCF): The company is behind the big Western Australian “rare earth” deposit at Mt. Weld and has seen its shares soar by 141% over the past six months.

    ~ Avalon Rare Metals (OTCBB: AVARF) and Rare Element Resources (OTCBB: RRLMF)

    Yeah but who refines the rare earths for them???

    thanks Terry

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  10. Eric Tjan Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 8:15 am

    I am From Singapore and I would like to know how to open and account to trade when I join as member? Could you kindly enlighten me ?

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  11. Sydney Mtashu Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Do you offer similar advisory services on UK stocks like you do on USA ones? If you do, what services are on offer? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks, Sydney

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Sydney,

    We do have a sister publication in the U.K. called Fleet Street Publications. We have sent your question to our customer service representatives and they will forward your questions onto them. You should receive a reply from FSP shortly.

    Thank you,
    Investment U

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  12. Anderson Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    Hi.

    I’ve read the information mentioned on the page titled “Why We’re Doubling the Price of Our Top Performing Advisory Service” where it’s mentioned “Alex’s Ultimate Indicator pinpointed Verifone on Wednesday May 27th and Six days later, on June 2nd, Alex sent an alert to close out for a 147% payday.”

    I went back on the chart for PAY – Verifone to check and found the following:

    Close on May 27th 2009 – 6.96
    Close on June 2nd 2009 – 8.18

    That’s just 17.53% and not the 147% as mentioned. How that number was achieved ?

    Could you also illustrate for China Medical and Motorola, please ?

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    Investment U Reply:

    Anderson,

    From Alex: The percentage returns you reference apply to a recommended option play on the company not its common stock.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  13. Nick Hammer Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 am

    The red highlighting on this site is a mistake. The page is unsettling visually and is too reminiscent of, say, weather alerts or scam mail.

    Reply

  14. Samiud Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Option spread – article by Karim Rahimtullah.

    I tried to sell call options again the call options I was holding but the broker will not allow me this.

    Why is that? Do I need a special account?

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Samiud,

    You don’t need a special account, just permission from your broker. If he does not give it to you, find one that does. Call Greg Long, one of our Oxford Club Pillar One Partners at Gunn Allen Financial, his number is 800-329-1984.

    Karim

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  15. Suzanne Warren Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Are you still recommending IMMR for purpose. You wrote something about this recently, but it didn’t really make your recommendations clear.
    Thanks, I am enjoying my subscription to your service.

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    Investment U Reply:

    Suzanne,

    Yes, we currently are. Having nearly hit $5 last week, the stock dipped below $4 on Tuesday and is now back to around $4.40.

    This morning, the company announced the resignation of Clent Richardson, the CEO who joined them last year. Victor Viegas, the previous long-serving CEO has retaken the helm at Immersion. This leads me to believe that the company’s accounting issue (we’re still awaiting the result of the enquiry) occurred under Richardson’s watch.

    Viegas led Immersion through its darkest days during the legal battles with Sony and Microsoft, and was in charge when shares topped $20. He has a reputation of a straight shooter and for the board to bring him back shows that either the accounting problem is more of a recent issue and not a long-standing one… or that Immersion could be readying itself for a sale. Recall last month, activist investor Ramius took a huge position in the company.

    Either way, there seems to be something going on behind the scenes at Immersion, which makes it both exciting (as the company is still at the forefront of haptics technology), but also a little unnerving.

    Karim

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  16. Hal Batke Says:
    October 23rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Hi Karim,

    I thought your article on the “legging into a spread” was excellent.

    My questions are – whether this strategy also works for a PUT option, is there any problem in using a shorter time line, and whether there are any downsides to this strategy. Thanks you.

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Dear Hal,

    Yes, it works on put options as well. One must sell a lower strike put. Downsides are limited to what you have at risk. If executed properly, the risk is very, very low and sometimes non-existent. It can work on shorter term options as well, you just have less time in case it doesn’t go in your favor.

    Karim

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  17. Al Says:
    October 25th, 2009 at 7:19 am

    You produce an interesting and informative newsletter but is the ad that you are running for the Texas Oil company stealing oil from the French a bit bogus? The French have their own geologists and oil exploration companies and should be aware of the oil deposit, besides a Swedish company claims to be exploring the same basin.
    Thnaks
    Al

    Reply

  18. Manny garcia Says:
    October 25th, 2009 at 7:44 am

    Interested in investing in silver coins. Your opinion on this topic.

    Manny

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Manny,

    We believe the best choice for silver investing is through an EverBank Metals Select Account, in which you can buy silver (and gold) at just 1% above the market price. In “unallocated accounts”, your purchased metal is pooled with that of other investors like you, which eliminates storage and maintenance costs. “Allocated” accounts allow you to purchase your own silver and gold – bars and coins – with a custodial fee. Both types of accounts can be set up 24/7 online. We should point out that the publisher of Investment U has a marketing relationship with EverBank, but that’s because its products are best in show.

    For more information on silver coins, you can also read http://www.investmentu.com/research/silver-investing.html and http://www.investmentu.com/IUEL/2009/March/the-best-ways-to-buy-gold-and-silver-now.html

    Investment U Team

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  19. jeff Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 8:30 am

    does the isieder investor do it with options or stock buys

    Reply

  20. kenneth Says:
    October 27th, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Dear Sir,

    Who can I contact for a good broker for the gas
    rebate? I hope that you will send me the answer to my email address. Thank you

    Reply

  21. Gabriela Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

    Do you have an investment U publication (bulletin or web) in spanish, for Latin american subscribers?
    Thank you

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Gabriela,

    Unfortunately, we do not have an IU publication in Spanish. But I will send your suggestion to those who make the key decisions. Thank you for your input.

    Investment U

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  22. Justin S. Fowler Says:
    October 29th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

    I am a proud Oxford Club Chairman Circle Member and truly appreciate the information I receive via this and other letters from your company. I do receive the vast majority of these communications via blackberry, and it is difficult to read the IU articles on the blackberry due to the formatting. Is there a way to get the article sent in a different format?

    Thank you for your attention.

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Justin,

    We’ve checked with our web team and they have said to check back to IU in a week or two as they plan on adding a program/plugin that will allow easier reading of IU articles from mobile phones like your blackberry.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  23. Joel Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I’m new to options and don’t know how to enter the “code” you sent to recieve the $750.00 payment. Some guidance would be appreciated. Thank you

    Reply

    Joel Reply:

    I haven’t seen a reply to my question. Did i miss it?

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Joel,

    We’ve forwarded your question onto our Customer Service dept. They should get back to you about Lee’s Instant Money Trader service.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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    Joel Reply:

    I haven’t heard anything yet, when will they contact me?

  24. Paul Hess Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    A stock is ex-dividend. If you buy the day before it goes ex-dividend you will receive the dividend as long as you are a holder at the close of trading. The stock price goes down roughly the price of the dividend payed out. Exactly when does the company sell shares to pay for the dividends. Can this occur at any time? Are the market makers able to manipulate the stock the week or month before to raise cash?
    Thanks.

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Paul,

    Per your question: Companies don’t sell shares to pay dividends. They use the cash on hand.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

    Reply

  25. Jay Veale Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm

    While reading Mr. Williams article today regarding the amount of cash pouring into the markets, I found a mistake. He is writing that, in round numbers, 5 trillion has poured into the markets this year. As we started with more than 8 trillion in cash there is still 3 trillion sitting on the sidelines not the 3 billion that he mentions. Thanks.

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  26. erich kellner Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Louis Basanese recommended TRIDent selling for less than its cash. Now it appears NXP is buying 60% or $85MM for a mere $45MM cash contribution, diluting existing shareholders’ equity. It seems to me putting this company in liquidation would be a better option for stake holders, as the present cash is worth more than their share price. Any follow-up thoughts on this?

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  27. Shirley-SmCapInvestor Says:
    November 13th, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    11/13/09 Re: Dave Fessler’s Report “This Co. is obligated to send you a check….In by Dec 15/09
    Is this strictly for Americans or is it/they on the stock exchanges for Canadians and other Countries to also fill in the form.

    Love your “newsletters” but could you define when an opportunity is available, if it is strictly for Americans or not?

    Thanks for the great articles. I enjoy following along. Learning plenty these days.

    Reply

  28. Jim Long Says:
    November 23rd, 2009 at 8:18 am

    if i expect the dollar to fall, what is the currency or whatever that will proportionately go up

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Jim,

    Gold normally goes up when the dollar falls, as does oil. But if you’re looking for specific world currencies, try any country that does heavy trading with the US including China, India, Canada and Mexico.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  29. John B Says:
    November 23rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    Please review your definition Price Earning Ratio
    Price to Sales Ratio in the IU glossary, it was incorrectly applied.

    Reply

  30. George Brouxhon Says:
    November 24th, 2009 at 2:29 am

    In the US alone stock market investors lost over $13 trillions in a year. Possibly, a similar amount has been lost in other Western countries. Since these transactions are essentially a zero sum game, whereby for every looser there is a winner; where has this money gone to. I hope you are not going to tell me that there are too many Madoff-types in the stock markets of the world to explain this endemic losses to investors.

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  31. C.A. Hartman Says:
    November 26th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Investment U,
    Longtime subscriber of IU since 2001 and appreciate the great info. But the amount of e-mail & advertising is getting over the top. Is it possible to not send any e-mail on holidays? Don’t like any agency sending more than 3 msgs a week. Especially on a holiday! Can you at least leave holidays alone?

    Reply

  32. Howard Spiegel Says:
    November 29th, 2009 at 8:58 am

    You recently wrote about Senior Secured Floating Rate bonds. Can you explain how they protect from inflation better than TIPS do?

    Reply

  33. Louis Hale Says:
    December 15th, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    I am not from the states, but I have some observations that I would like to share.
    The situation in the USA is the result of 1)the wars you are fighting cost a lot of money… 2)since years jobs are disapearing because company owners have been moving their production to China, India, Pakistan and other countries, not thinking in the people who were working for them in the US, but only looking for more profit!
    Those people who lost their jobs can´t find new ones and they also loose their purcasing capacity.
    Solution??? Verry simple… bring the dollar to the level of the Chinese Yuan and start being competitive again… believe me it is the only solution if not you are going for the worst to come.

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  34. Cesar Popkowski Says:
    December 16th, 2009 at 11:28 am

    Gentleman,

    We will greatly appresciate the info about the Cancer Drug: Lab an name of Medication.

    Thanks a lot.

    Reply

  35. Chris W. Miller Says:
    January 2nd, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Dear Sirs,
    After reading your article about investing in water rights, I felt compelled to inform you that I have avaialble today a number of properties with thousands of acre feet of water for sale. All these farm and ranch properties are located in Nevada, priority dates vary but most of the water rights are ground water.
    Thanks,
    Chris W. Miller

    Reply

  36. Gord Currie Says:
    January 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Question on Ivanhoe Mines[IVN-T]or[IVN-N]

    Why is the stock Price on Ivanhoe Climbing like it is when it is not even mining.

    It is 3 years away from a producing mine and by than the price of Coal, Copper and Gold could be much lower. Also for sure the USA Canada dollar exchange will be at different rates.

    Also I believe Ivanhoe need to raise another Billion dollars at what shareholder dilution will that be?

    Mongola was given 35% ownership of the mine and the stock went up instead of down why?

    Ivanhoe has to build a new Highway, Airport, and Power Generating Plant just to mine and plus buy all the equipment and build and maintian the living quarters for the miners.

    None of this is even done yet so tell me why this stock went up a dollar [%1.00] per share on the New York exchange when the USA Dollar Canadian Dollar exchange only changed by $0.01 [one cent]today Jan.04,2010? Is it True the Market is manipulated and no longer represents Fair value?

    Ivanhoes Value is at $.68 cents per share yet it is trading at $16.00 today.

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    Investment U Reply:

    Gord,

    Unfortunately, we can’t comment on Ivanhoe Mines since it isn’t held in any of our portfolios.

    Sincerely,

    Investment U Research Team

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  37. beena shetty Says:
    January 9th, 2010 at 1:08 am

    hi i m new to forex trading can u help me out with some articles that will provide knowledge regarding forex. also i m new to options can u help me out in this.do u have any sister concern in india which will guide in trading. thanks

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  38. Jeff aguado Says:
    January 10th, 2010 at 10:08 am

    Dear Alex, In your gone fishin portfolio you recommend to set it and forget it with the index funds, but in a situation that we have now, with higher inflation looming and bonds likely to get killed would you hold bond funds through this period. Thank You

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Jeff,

    As always, certain index funds will do better than others. As for the Gone Fishin’ Portfolio in particular, we research each of our positions very carefully and stay on top of any changes happening to them. Right now, we’re confident holding our positions, but we will definitely let our members know if we lose confidence or change our mind at any point.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  39. James Pickles Says:
    January 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    There are times I start to wonder if there is a way that a subscriber can obtain a copy of a report that I would like to have, and you offer it to new subscribers free, like I see today. Report on “Fredonia Reactor” and the massive grid connection. How can I go about this without a cancellation and a new subscription type game?

    Reply

  40. Luis Says:
    January 12th, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    i currently live outside of the us, and normal mail doesnt work properly, either i dont get or gets late, can i get all the needed information on time to profit through emails only?

    Reply

  41. ricpent Says:
    January 13th, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Hi Guys, I just wanted you to know that my plans for selling my bamboo have been greatly affected by gold. I was not really in a hurry to implement Phase III of my business model but you have lit a fire under me. This spring will see a rapid escalation of my plans. See you soon! Richard

    Reply

  42. zeki Says:
    January 23rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Do you operate in the UK

    Reply

  43. Delton Says:
    January 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    I have recently received some information on a “Small Cap” headquartered in Plano, Tx., if you are interested.

    Reply

  44. Les Blevins Says:
    January 25th, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    My company has developed what we believe will be the “revolutionary” new energy and environmental technology of the 21st Century that Sec. Steven Chu has publicly and repeatedly called for. I’ll be happy to provide more info on request.

    Reply

  45. ron lazar Says:
    January 26th, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    when was the last issue of Fast Cap Strategist issued ?

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    Ron,

    It seems that the last Fast Cap Strategist was sent out on Thursday, January 21, 2010. However, it doesn’t seem to be on the FCS archive of their website, so we’ll see about getting that posted promptly today.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  46. R,Mowry Says:
    January 29th, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    I would like to have the details re: the small co. with the new huge electrical generating capabilities. and since I am a member I dont think I should have to join again to get those details.

    Reply

    Investment U Reply:

    You’re definitely right. As a member, you are entitled to that information. However, in the future, it’s much easier to email oxford@oxfordclub.com with your membership number or ID to get this kind of information. To access this particular report though, log in at http://www.oxfordclub.com, click on Urgent Invest Reports on the white line going across the near-top of the screen, and then click on the first report in the list that comes up.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  47. joe Says:
    January 31st, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    I’m writing in regards to your piece on Senior Secured floating rate Bonds. I am trying to prepare for the coming interest rate increases and I wanted to reseach this fund. Problem is when I go to my brokrages web site, I cant find it under (SSFR) Is this the correct symbol or am I looking in the wrong place, or maybe its the site I’m on. I’m really interestedf in this. I would appreciate your help in this matter

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    Investment U Reply:

    Joe,

    Sorry for the confusion. The reason you can’t find an investment under the ticker S.S.F.R. is because that was an acronym we used for Senior Secured Floating-Rate bonds. (We’re lazy and didn’t feel like spelling it out every time we used it in the article).

    If you’re looking for funds that invest in SSFRs here are several options:

    • Nuveen Senior Income (NYSE: NSL)
    • ING Prime Rate Trust (NYSE: PPR)
    • Fidelity Floating Rate High Income (MUTF: FFRHX)
    • First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (NYSE: FCT)

    Our favorite fund is managed by the most experienced investment management company, one that basically pioneered SSFR investing for everyday investors. Out of fairness to paying subscribers, though, we can’t reveal it here. So if you really want to know the identity, consider signing up for a risk-free trial to The Oxford Club here.

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  48. barbara Says:
    January 31st, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Dear Investment

    i am a first time investor and i was wondering how do i buy a gold stocks and who can i talk to and i live in The Bahamas

    Reply

  49. Ron Sartor Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Just a quick question in regards to “Lee Lowell and his “instant money codes.”"…. Does this strategy work in Canada on the Canadian markets?

    In other words, does this work if your trading account is based in Canada?

    Thanks for your time.

    Ron

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    Investment U Reply:

    Ron,

    Not all brokers work with the kind of trades that Lee uses in his Instant Money Trader, but you should be able to find just as many Canadian brokers who do allow them as you would find in the U.S.

    As for it working in Canadian markets, Lee normally recommends stocks on the U.S. exchanges but if you decided to use what you learn outside of his service, you should be able to do so just as easily in Canada.

    Hope that helps,

    Investment U

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  50. PABLO KORACH Says:
    February 2nd, 2010 at 5:17 pm

    Good afternoon, I only subscribed this morning, but I already have a question. Seeing that you give such valuable information for free, I imagine that I should also give you something for FREE. i am a 76 year-old M.A.Sc.Chemical engineer, retired but still working in I+D+I in the forest industries.

    Many years ago I asked a Bank CEO why nobody in the BANK OR HEALTH INSURANCE BUSINESS had ever made the following proposition:

    “Depending on the deposited money you have with us, we will give you free health insurance – up to 50% of what you have in your account when it happens. You can limit or fix it for the deposited amount and during these times your health-care will be covered by your insurance. As soon as your deposit diminishes or decreases, so does your coverage.”

    May be this needs a little polishing, but in general this is a wish that most of us over 65 would be happy to have granted.
    I think this is a good start because at least you will expect from your readers some innovative ideas.

    Best regards
    Pablo Korach
    Engineered wood prod

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  51. SANTOSH Says:
    February 7th, 2010 at 10:35 am

    sir
    may i please get investment idea about india.

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  52. PABLO KORACH Says:
    February 22nd, 2010 at 5:04 am

    Mr. Santoshi
    Thank for asking my advice. I have been to India twice in my life 1960 and 1969 and I understand things have chAnged very much but still you have problems with drinking water.I understand that many areas have water bottling plants but this does not cover all the country
    My advice is that you buy small units and rent them to your clients .There is one on TED .COM WHICH IS MY PREFERED ONE
    HOPE THAT i COULD HELP

    Pablo Korach

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  53. Anthony Cantone Says:
    February 24th, 2010 at 12:48 am

    I am looking for the article that explains why the Feds decided to raise the discount rate despite all the reasons why they shouldn’t have, which were listed in Louis Basenese’s article of Thursday Feb. 4.

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    Investment U Reply:

    Anthony,

    That article is found here: The Fed Raises the Discount Rate: What It Means For You, by Dr. Mark Skousen.

    Thank you,

    Investment U

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  54. Rex S. Says:
    March 10th, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I bought your book Gone Fishin Portfolio. I’m having a hard time with visualizing the different percentages of the various investments when the initial investment of each is the same – $3000? Wouldn’t they all be 10%? What am I missing here?

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  55. Harry Stewart Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Attn: David Fessler, Advisory Panelist
    Re: Bloom Energy, Your March 12, 2010 article
    Your article was informative but incomplete. Bloom Energy was featured on 60 Minutes in February, a very good and informative segment.
    Certainly Bloom is not the only player in the fuel cell market, (GE and others)
    Business Week also had an article.
    Google “Bloom Energy” and “silicon oxide fuel cells” for further info.
    At present fuel cells are very expensive and operate at temperatures to 1500 degrees F using natural gas/air fuels, so have many limitations.
    Certainly Bloom (and others) have great potential, but are at least 3-5 years away from commercial use.
    The first competitive units to market could be a very good stock purchase.
    A follow-up article would be in order.

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  56. Ron Says:
    March 19th, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Re: Mr. Lowells’s selling naked puts strategy and inputting of codes…what is the minimum amount of capital needed to take advantage of the “codes” emails and does that amount need to stay in the brokerage account or can it be put in then taken out? Once email is sent appproximately how much time before the “code” has to be entered in the brokerage account? Minutes, hours or days?

    Thank you.

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