April 16th, 2010 
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This week was interesting; I expect earnings related volatility to continue into the next one. Risk appetite for stocks might be waning so I will be waiting for any triple digit index losses to reload on some decent companies.
Here’s a list of interesting readings for the weekend:
#1 Ending the Rat Race covers these 2 investment vehicles in his ETFs vs Mutual Funds article. Right now my RRSPs are in mutual funds, but as I shift my investments under my control, I will be considering ETFs.
#2 Invest it Wisely wrote an excellent article this week about Gold as an Investment: Performance over Time. Hope to see articles covering Silver of the same caliber as this one in the near future.
#3 Young and Thrifty reminds us of The Never Ending Debate: Variable or Fixed Mortgage? Keep it variable and pay it in less than 5 years. You will save tons of money in interest and the taxes you would have paid on the interest. Of course certain conditions apply, like having a mortgage in Vancouver!
#4 Bloomberg reports that Germany May Seek Smaller Euro Region Amid Greek Woes. Food for thought.
Finally, TSE:MEL was boiling yesterday, if it erupts like a volcano today on some interesting news I might lock those profits. Have a great weekend!
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My DIY stock portfolio is overweight in Canadian oil producers for a reason. I believe Oil consumption is on the path of growth for the next decade and I intend to take every advantage possible of it:
Thanks for the link =)
Yes, I agree this week (especially Friday) was a real doozer. Set up all my stop losses! =)
you’re welcome,
With Goldman in the spotlight for fraud, we might see triple digit losses next week.
Reserves will be deployed into quality stocks in this case, but only at my price