Replies to post #15154 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

[AIMster]

I don't know if the formula I posted would take into account Safe (even though I propose using it for Safe). I divided the range by 6 but to allow for Safe in the hold zone perhaps dividing by 5 would give a bit more desirable results.
I do think using it for what you said would work because when you'd always be taking the last 6 months it would self adjust for any significant changes in the trend.

Hi, Jibes,

Thanks for your recent postings. I tend to favor ETF's/closed-end funds rather than individual stocks, due to the comfort value in holding a basket of items rather than wagering, so to speak, the lot on the outcome of a more singular "horse." The downside of this comfort zone, of course, is a loss in overall volatility.

Which leads, in a somewhat roundabout way to my question/comment. Tom mentioned lowering percentages between trips means we have to make so many more trips in order to get the same net effect. So, if your 1/6th or 1/5th calculation based on a six month variance might be ideal for an individual stock, would ETF's/funds benefit from a faster oscillation of say a three-month interval, given that they might not move up-and-down as much in six months?

Thanks,

AIMster