Perhaps, Debt Limit = DeathLocked and lasted for weeks.
Debt cannot make/release payment, Panic, Fearful abt the consequences impact?
But, after some time hangout, politic compromise solution is found and market will continue sky limit records in DJIA/S&P/Nasdaq again.
Strategy
VIX = 23pts Pump in yr 30% cash reserve into equity
VIX = 28pts Pump in another 30% cash reserve
VIX = 33pts Pump in another 30% cash reserve
VIX above 33pts, "own judgement" on timing to enter the final 10% .. If like 2008/09 peak financial crisis, wait
for many years to recover yr portfolio.
Note = Cash Reserve is totally free of commitment/liability/debt payment. Not emergency 6mths-1 yrs cash reserve.

If USA economy is getting better and improving(interest rate hike/inflation, good employment, manufacturing, housing datas..etc),
IMO, prefer to put the $ in small-medium cap stocks to gain higher % yield/ROI. Put yr $ in bluechip/expensive/high price
equity may yield lower % ROI.

High equity price ==> Dividends, but got less units in hand.
Cheap equity price ==> Hardly got dividends, but got many units in hand.
Very subjective in stock symbols, but usually norms ppls chase cheap and affordable price equity when stock market in super bull mode.

DJIA Year-To-Date > 11% and S&P 500 Year-To-Date > 10% .. Still HIGH percentage ( % ) YTD ..

Per historical charts, yearly average growth ~ 5-6% per year .. Need more Bear to step in.
VIX spike ! Many FM plans to take long summer vacation this year. Hence, Start to plot and monitor yr weekly
excel charts to find attractive discount counters. Common Stocks Uncommon Profits and The Intelligent Investor

This post has been edited by netmask8: Jun 25 2013, 01:54 PM

DJIA + S&P500 all-time high again.

Banking + Financial counters extend good gains..

The Dow and S&P 500 have gained close to 19% ,while the Nasdaq has rallied
near 20% in year 2013 as today.

Diverting and allocating 20% equity portfolio to other platforms..
Any FEAR from bond-purchase reduce/end or interest rate hike by Fed,
may trigger short-term correction and PERHAPS, maybe sound a good attractive bargain hunting at later.

CLSA Feng Shui Index 2013 is quite correlate with DJIA and S&P500 in 1st half 2013 ..
Wii it be same in 2nd half 2013 ?? CLSA Feng Shui Index 2013

Source ==> https://www.clsa.com/special/FSI/2013/the-indexsss.cfm Remember to check full report PDF in English.

LVS strong qrtrly Q2 results with revenue increased 26.5% to usd 3.24B
net profit doubled to usd 529.8M EPS 64cents
Qrtrly Dividend of 35 cents payout on 30th Sept
Sands Chn(1928.HK) revenue increased 40% due to strong CHN/HK clients.

This post has been edited by netmask8: Jul 25 2013, 12:34 PM

ETFC Q2 Earning reported loss , BUT share price up > 5% ..

Get 1x big 24 inch or 30 inch monitor fix all.. Dual monitors need dual power cord and dual DVI/VGA/HDMI cables..

For trader, yes, BUT not for investor whom many hold for at least 4 years and above ..
Learn from WB whereby he holds it for very long period timeframe and enjoy dividends/capital appr.

Good Q2 2013 Earnings from MGM and MGM Chn(2282.HK) ..

MGM Chn plan to pay dividends of 23 cents on 2nd Sept 2013. This dividend
approx. 35% of net profit.. Reached 52 weeks high..

This post has been edited by netmask8: Aug 6 2013, 10:42 PM

Good Info to READ about .....

Similiar Correlation ??

This post has been edited by netmask8: Aug 16 2013, 12:38 AM

With Tokyo won the 2020 Olympic bid, lawmakers + regulators will
push for casino legislation bill to improve Japan's weak economy growth. S'pore casino
success role model will add merit to have legal casino before loss up competive income to neighbour country.

LVS, Galaxy(HK), MPEL, MGM, WYNN.. SOURCE >>>

This post has been edited by netmask8: Sep 10 2013, 12:02 AM

Taper or not, debt ceiling or Syria ..etc
business will growth, M&A, inflation insight, activity still running.
IMHO, it is hard not to buy the boat ticket now to follow
the trends. For investor, long-term holding power is great, but not for trader..

Quote = We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

DJIA futures SURGED more than 150pts , as Summers's withdrawal from Fed Chief ..

USA FED Chairwoman will be 1st in history?? Tend to be ..

Yes, But the currency exchg offset it and gave better ROI compared to local, which ratio 1:1 .

Holding power is great for investor.. Unlike trader whom depends on Technical charts/Fundamental news/etc .

Taper = US Economy gradually better .. Good for LONG-TERM investment ..

Not Taper = Still foresee some risk and near-zero interest and continue of QE.. Also good for equity..

Conclusion = Taper or Not, doesn't matter .. But Debt Ceiling?

Not sure abt popular broker.. But I used E-Trade, TradeKing and UBS .. Most importantly,
cheap fee, friendly, easy functions and great alert/notification/alarm signals by emails/etc ..

Seek Uncle Google 's help to make yr good deicision-making and judgement.

try TRADE KING . Got many brokers.. Seek Uncle Google for many help,
make good decision making and judgement. E Trade is also good.. Depending on what you want to trade?

You may use local/intl bank to wire transfer .. Fill up the application form, W8BEN, photocopy of passport
and use registered mail (Pejabat Pos ) cost less than rm10 to send it out, OR online Scan docs to them ..

What US stocks are in your mind? Technology/Nasdaq ? Health Care? Consumer Product?

An investor or a trader? Got good Patience and Holding Power? Got finance/mgmt accounting knowledge? Why USA Stock? And
why not HK / SG markets?

This post has been edited by netmask8: Sep 24 2013, 11:25 PM