Replies to post #42660 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

[karw]

Hi Toofuzzy,

I don't AIM leveraged funds, so I have no experience with the hold zones for these funds.
Some people seem to increase their hold zones, that is why a beta dependent hold zone could be feasible? Not sure. Less bigger trades vs more smaller trades?

In what way are the leveraged funds an alternative for LD AIM? You have less core and that is good for leveraged funds? You only want to trade them?

Best, K

[ls7550]

Hi Toofuzzy.

A couple of years back I started with XIV as a form of 5x. That is variable 1.5x to 8x type range. It was shouting value (20% 5x, 80% bonds lagging SPY) and I held up to pre-xmas 2017 year end before ejecting after a couple of years of great gains. I've been on the hunt for 'value' elsewhere and so far with little success, but after todays (current) -84% XIV decline ... looking for volatility to calm (volatility clusters) and a re-entry again. Perhaps mid Feb - Dec 2018 gain could prove to be a lot better than the full years loss :)

I don't trade/AIM it, just buy and hold for the year so that downside losses are limited to 20% less whatever 80% bonds earn.

Regards. Clive.