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To: E_K_S who wrote (35960)11/16/2009 2:50:25 PM
From: Paul Senior  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 78663
 
Yes, that's the big risk: rising interest rates. About which they say it's "when" not "if".

May adversely affect all stocks, not just bonds or dividend-rich stocks.
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"Maybe a utility ETF fund might be something to consider. Have you looked at any of these?"

Yes. I have JXI on my watch list.

finance.yahoo.com

It's global, so maybe not so much affected by rising USA interest rates. Otoh, if dollar becomes stronger by the interest rate rise, then maybe foreign dividends won't be worth as much upon exchange.

All this makes my head spin. -g-



To: E_K_S who wrote (35960)12/4/2009 4:05:08 PM
From: E_K_S  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 78663
 
Heavy Call volume on the NYB December $12 Calls. Close to 9,000 contracts traded. Heavy activity on the December $13 Calls too. January 2010 Call option activity is quite active.

Rumor has it that the company is looking to acquire a bank through the FDIC at a "value" price.

Astoria Financial Corporation (AF) finance.yahoo.com was one of the names but it is all just speculation at this point.
EKS


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