The art of reading between the lines

[NW-Bound]

OK, I did that as a lark and took quite a bit of time to find just this one. Note the date of 3/29/2009, right at the market bottom.

See: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f29/what-did-you-do-today-37868-12.html#post801647

I remember some earlier "buy, buy, buy" posts in late Feb 2009 or early March 2009, where I exchanged a few posts with CuppaJoe. Can't seem to find them now. I wanted to find them to show off my superior memory, if not my excellent market calls.

But where's CuppaJoe anyway? Many posters simply disappeared.

 

[REWahoo]

But where's CuppaJoe anyway? Many posters simply disappeared.

It's a conspiracy...

 

[NW-Bound]

So, what y'all have done with her? How do I get in on that secret?

Anyway, I just found 3 more of my "buy, buy, buy" posts right at the bottom of the market during the Great Recession.

On 1/12/2009: http://www.early-retirement.org/for...-years-to-recoup-loss-41569-2.html#post771274

On 3/19/2009: http://www.early-retirement.org/for...timists-break-even-game-43227.html#post797586

On 4/4/2009: http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f28/quarterly-report-43564.html#post803784

So, I had no problems buying low. If I just now heed the Wh*** sell signal, I would be so rich... Without fresh money from income, if one does not sell high, how does he buy low?

 

[Lsbcal]

That is so yesterday NW-Bound. What are you doing for us now?

I need a prediction with a 95% confidence level.

 

[NW-Bound]

As mentioned, I only do buy signals. For selling, you already have the Wh***.

Right now, it's not time to buy. And I did not heed the Wh***.

Still wonder if it's not too late. Well, the market may rebound and give me another chance.

 

[Lsbcal]

I sold about 10% down at the end of 2014. The reasoning was discussed in a thread here with contributions from a good number of people. But I'll take credit for my very short term call ... which wasn't a call at all.

Still, I'm hoping for a good 2015.