Consumerism Commentary - Latest Comments in Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

Re: Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

Doctor S — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:58:17 -0000

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!

Re: Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

Eric — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:50:30 -0000

Oh I like this addition. Thanks for the info Flexo!

Re: Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

Harlan Landes — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:43:49 -0000

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.

Re: Flexo’s Investment Portfolio, May 2009

Doctor S — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:16:50 -0000

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?