Replies to post #184 on Long Term Stocks

[gfp927z]

Bar, I see NOBL has beaten VYM by a fair margin over time, but both have lagged the S+P 500. NOBL does have a 0.35% expense ratio, vrs 0.08 for VYM, and the div yield is only 2.0% vrs 3.0% for VYM (approx).

But either way, I figure having something in a Dividend ETF for the safety aspect helps create a conservative 'vibe' for the portfolio to help set the tone :o) And it sure beats messing with stuff like BABYF. I have to thank you for getting me into a much more virtuous mindset when it comes to investing :o)




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[gfp927z]

Bar, I'll respond over here since I'm still limited to 1 post / day on the Awesome Stocks board, due to past transgressions. Too many 'political posts' they said. Btw, they also said I could post the political stuff IF it was a premium board, and IF I become a paid subscriber to I-Hub, lol. So I guess as in most other aspects of life --> 'money talks', or in this case money gets to talk..

You are 100% right about the wisdom of sticking to conservative stocks and broad indexes with the bulk of one's stock allocation. Other less conservative areas might have a limited place, but in very small amounts. I have most of the stock allocation in the S+P 500, and the individual stock portion is spread among a lot of conservative stocks with nice long term charts. Only a couple stocks with limited track records, but tiny positions ($350 / stock limit), and these are meant to be LT buy / holds, not for trading.

Anyway, with the Aerospace sector, it's fun to follow out of general interest. I come from an aviation family via my dad, and grew up around airplanes. We had a Cessna Skylane 182, and travelled all over the country, Grand Canyon, Tetons, etc. But truth be told, pilots tend to have a few loose screws lol -

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