tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31350666.post8138174009830941395..comments2024-03-12T18:10:53.002+11:00Comments on Enough Wealth: My margin loan accounts are both in "the buffer"enoughwealth@yahoo.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371028394685288035noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31350666.post-58121511150944769052008-10-29T13:42:00.000+11:002008-10-29T13:42:00.000+11:00If it makes you feel any better, October is almost...If it makes you feel any better, October is almost over and historically (for reasons unknown) it has been the worst month of the year (at least during a bear market / peak of a bull market). This too shall pass...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31350666.post-75793132306009826962008-10-28T08:38:00.000+11:002008-10-28T08:38:00.000+11:00It is fair to say that many investors and those on...It is fair to say that many investors and those on margin accounts are learning some pretty interesting lessons right now. The moves are unprecendented and should continue on the downside. I am expecting a rally or two soon with one last major fall where all margin accounts get cleared out. Try to protect the capital you have left. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31350666.post-7064028482857844892008-10-25T20:31:00.000+11:002008-10-25T20:31:00.000+11:00Yes, using gearing is a calculated risk. Unfortuna...Yes, using gearing is a calculated risk. Unfortunately my calculations proved a bit optimistic. I used what I consider fairly modest amounts of gearing, which allowed for a 30-40% drop in the market without getting into the current situation. The current dip is just a bit more severe than usual.<BR/><BR/>With the market down as much as it is, it is also unlikely that the average return will enoughwealth@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371028394685288035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31350666.post-64708979646076706732008-10-25T18:49:00.000+11:002008-10-25T18:49:00.000+11:00margin = :( sorry but its good on the up - cruel o...margin = :( sorry but its good on the up - cruel on the downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com