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09-02-2017, 12:44 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Now, the usual Louis XIII cognac bottle goes for a few thousands, but there are some that go for higher than $100K.
When visiting Remy Martin and taking a tour of their cellars, I asked and was told that the super expensive bottles were special editions, and were sold in auctions. It's the auctioning that drives the price to the stratosphere.
For years, I was thinking that for my 60th birthday I would buy a bottle (of course the one costing $K, not $100K), have a party and share it with the males in my family. Then came that BD, I could not overcome my frugal nature and did not do it. So, I just served the usual XO.
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09-02-2017, 12:50 PM
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#442
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
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Originally Posted by NW-Bound
Now, the usual Louis XIII cognac bottle goes for a few thousands, but there are some that go for higher than $100K.
When visiting Remy Martin and taking a tour of their cellars, I asked and was told that the super expensive bottles were special editions, and were sold in auctions. It's the auctioning that drives the price to the stratosphere.
For years, I was thinking that for my 60th birthday I would buy a bottle, have a party and share it with the males in my family. Then came that BD, I could not overcome my frugal nature and did not do it. So, I just served the usual XO.
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The XO, is also an excellent item. To be honest, I didnt notice much of a difference. It did make for huge conversation and even picture taking.
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09-13-2017, 02:14 PM
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#443
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,838
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I need the small caps to "Bust A Move" to propel me to a new high.
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09-13-2017, 03:47 PM
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#444
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 371
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YTD return on investments is 15.27% with 75/15/10 AA. Best fund is FCNTX at 23.69% and second best is FSDAX at 20.10%.
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09-13-2017, 06:59 PM
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#445
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Weatherford Texas
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I topped to 10% YTD investment performance threshold today! RE in June 2018 is going to happen. But this nice performance YTD, even with a significant portion in low volitity funds such as VWIAX has me checking numbers to see if I can move the date up a little. I am mentally fried at work. It is time!
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09-14-2017, 08:21 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,593
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As of yesterday's close, I'm up roughly 12.8% YTD and about 16% over the past 12 months. Woo-hoo!
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09-14-2017, 08:39 AM
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#447
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW-Bound
For years, I was thinking that for my 60th birthday I would buy a bottle (of course the one costing $K, not $100K), have a party and share it with the males in my family. Then came that BD, I could not overcome my frugal nature and did not do it. So, I just served the usual XO.
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Sounds like me. 
I have a somewhat similar "milestone splurge" plan. When I turn 50, I'm thinking of buying a bottle (or maybe two) of some really spectacular, highly rated, world class wine. Maybe something like a 2004 Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux for $695/bottle. You only live once, right?
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09-14-2017, 01:47 PM
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#448
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: DC area
Posts: 2,495
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About 11%, but from that I paid off the mortgage in January and bought a summer home with cash in June. And the portfolio is still ahead of 1/1/17 
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09-14-2017, 03:16 PM
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#449
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
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Originally Posted by Sojourner
Sounds like me.
I have a somewhat similar "milestone splurge" plan. When I turn 50, I'm thinking of buying a bottle (or maybe two) of some really spectacular, highly rated, world class wine. Maybe something like a 2004 Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux for $695/bottle. You only live once, right? |
+1 Right, Good for you. Enjoy it when that milestone arrives.
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Withdrawal Rate currently zero, Pension 137 % of our spending, Wasted 5 years of my prime working extra for a safe withdrawal rate. I can live like a King for a year, or a Prince for the rest of my life. I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic
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09-14-2017, 07:30 PM
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#450
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2016
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up 13.45% YTD
very grateful
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09-17-2017, 02:40 PM
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#451
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: North
Posts: 4,043
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12.75%, not bad for an amateur DIY. 
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09-17-2017, 02:49 PM
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#452
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 10,252
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But if your benchmark (similar asset allocation and risk) portfolio made 18%, then 12.75% is pretty bad.
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09-17-2017, 04:21 PM
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#453
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: On a hill in the Pine Barrens
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That is very good! You are to be congratulated.
I don't mind looking before the end of September.
For comparison, here is a 50/50 balanced fund (all U.S.) that I feed twice a month (since Jan 1 2017).
Capital Research and Mgmt Co - American Funds American Balanced R6 Fund
Calculation started: 01/12/2017
Personal Performance 8.23%
Without new money, it is YTD return 9.45%.
Crazy good, I say.
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09-17-2017, 04:26 PM
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#454
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Flyover country
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As of the end of August, my benchmark was 8.4% and my portfolio was 8.7% so I don't have anything to be ashamed of either.
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09-17-2017, 11:37 PM
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#455
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sarasota, FL & Vermont
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Wow! Been busy with other stuff an hadn't checked for a couple weeks.
YTD is 10.44% vs 10.16% for my benchmark. Very happy!
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09-18-2017, 12:08 PM
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#456
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
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I need to break out the riding crop, and start whipping the small caps. Im getting close to all time highs.
When the crash happens, and im curled up in a ball on the floor crying. I'll be saying I used to have 2 commas.
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Withdrawal Rate currently zero, Pension 137 % of our spending, Wasted 5 years of my prime working extra for a safe withdrawal rate. I can live like a King for a year, or a Prince for the rest of my life. I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic, I will stay on topic
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09-18-2017, 01:34 PM
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#457
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Location: North
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LOL!
But if your benchmark (similar asset allocation and risk) portfolio made 18%, then 12.75% is pretty bad.
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true. Anything above 7% annual avg get's me to my goals so I am happy.
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09-18-2017, 01:35 PM
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#458
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: North
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Quote:
Originally Posted by target2019
That is very good! You are to be congratulated.
I don't mind looking before the end of September.
For comparison, here is a 50/50 balanced fund (all U.S.) that I feed twice a month (since Jan 1 2017).
Capital Research and Mgmt Co - American Funds American Balanced R6 Fund
Calculation started: 01/12/2017
Personal Performance 8.23%
Without new money, it is YTD return 9.45%.
Crazy good, I say.
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I'll take those #s any year.
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09-18-2017, 02:51 PM
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#459
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gone traveling
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Greenville
Posts: 653
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10.67% ytd.....
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09-18-2017, 04:47 PM
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#460
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2007
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I have not calculated my overall portfolio's IRR but our net worth is up ~15% YTD.
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