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Take a Little Money off the Table

By Rick Walter

It's been 11 days since I've made a post. I must have been in a writer's funk. Ha-Ha-ha. I posted, on 8/18/2009, the total returns for our model portfolios which are based on accepted investor risk profiles with each portfolio following set asset allocation percentages. With the markets steadily moving upwards, it has been easy to make adjustments to each portfolio, taking advantage of the markets climb while avoiding many other riskier assets.

I have been projecting a pull-back since last month but no such event has happened yet. However, if you look at the declining yield on the 30 year (long) treasury bond - 4.2833% a week ago to 4.2265% today, it would paint a different picture. What does declining treasury yields mean or suggest for the average investor? Well, it suggests that you should tread carefully because uncertainty is beginning to rear it ugly head, and with uncertainty comes volatility which is followed by market declines or unexplained market gyrations. It may be a good idea to take a little money off the table today.

I am still researching and looking for some good Asian ETF funds for a possible investment and recommendation. I have made a little progress on finding a few funds worthy of a look. The real issue seems to be whats inside (holdings) of the funds. I hope to posts something, as soon as I wade through all the fluff.
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