DISQUS

Consumerism Commentary: Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

  • Doctor S · 5 months ago
    This is my first time coming accross you portfolio, talk about diversification! Nice to see the large Vanguard influence in your accounts. I know you are not too heavy in the iShares ETF, but any fears of negative performances than past history with the sale to BlackRock?
  • Flexo · 5 months ago
    Since it is such a small portion of my portfolio -- purchased for "free" -- I haven't given it much though. I don't think BlackRock would be motivated to change the philosophy or strategy in the former iShares ETFs. In fact, I read somewhere that BlackRock wants to add more ETFs with lower fees, so there might be some opportunities there.
  • Doctor S · 5 months ago
    Also been hearing that BlackRock is looking to somehow implement ETF's into retirement accounts and 401k's, this could be a homerun or a strikeout looking, since those investment engines are so volatile. We shall see. But let us hope that BlackRock does not try and become ETF on demand and try and create an ETF for every single request or every market. I see that as them extending themselves too far. These types of ideas are what I mean by some fot he fears I have about BlackRock moving forward with the recent acquisition. Thanks for the reply Flexo!
  • Eric · 5 months ago
    Oh I like this addition. Thanks for the info Flexo!