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    hedging against commodities

    Copper has really ballooned over the last year http://www.findata.co.nz/Markets/Quote.aspx?e=INDEX&s=CPR and has to be one of the most overbought commodities there is in light of loan calls and lending stops in China http://www.google.com/finance?q=scop might be a suitable hedge for anyone...
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    PIMCO Total Return Fund D (PTTDX)

    Thanks Marc, thats food for thought!
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    PIMCO Total Return Fund D (PTTDX)

    Yes it is part of a larger portfolio. Currently in Quinn Euro Bond Freeway, but looking for something that pays out dividends. What would you recommend?
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    PIMCO Total Return Fund D (PTTDX)

    I'm looking to invest around 50k into a fixed income bond or mutual fund (pr a mix). One I came across was PIMCO Total Return Fund D (PTTDX) http://www.google.com/finance?q=PTTDX It seems to be paying out a nice regular dividend. Anyone got any opinions...
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    Best aerial/setup for RTE reception?

    Who did you get to do it? Where did you get the equipment? Cheers, I'd like step by step instructions so I can do the same!
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    Time to get into food?

    From seeking alpha, had a look at their recommended agri commodity ETN's and many are coming close to beating 200 day moving average 20% up since mid marce, could be generating a buy signal for me soon. Anyone else taking an interest in these. Which Euro denominated ones are you looking at...
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    Is hyper inflation on the way?

    We all agree that for hyperinflation to happen, the billions being printed now must find its way into the economy and chase the same amount of goods. Two problems with this 1. There seems to be a problem with the money reaching the wider economy, as the banking system is a little dysfunctional...
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    Allow cats in apt or not ?

    Yes my moggy has done a nice job on the leather sofas also. Got suede chairs in the dining room, and despite her best efforts to date they are untarnished
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    Sunday Times article on the Irish economy - a fair assessment?

    After the contraction this year, Ireland will still have the 2nd largest GDP per capita after luxembourg according to the economist. All we have to do is simply get public sector expenditure in line with the rest of Europe and we're singing. Easier said than done tho
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    Allow cats in apt or not ?

    The leather couches WILL be damaged. Get her to commit to covering them
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    RTE News car dealers buying up North

    Word on inside is most of stock is cleared and dealers becoming profitable again by adapting. Nice profits to be made by importing from Uk, and can deliver good value also. As well as that they are paying less for trade ins and can affoard to sell for less now also. Things are changing though...
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    Is hyper inflation on the way?

    The economist ran an article last week about the emerging middle class. They could easily get banished back to poverty in the future environment. That would put demand for commodities in the crapper
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    What happens if the Euro Collapses?

    Your investment falls by the fall in euros
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    How do I buy into oil?

    Note that oil is currently trending down and you are fighting the trend by investing in an oil ETF You also have the option of a bear - oil - ETF; About as straight line as straight line can be (zoom out to see the last 6 months)...
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    Capitalism . . . Is it a failure, or is this just a blip!

    Yes fitness to pass on your genes can involve cooperation, however, there is also an element of passing your genes on at the expense of your competition, so you cooperate when it is beneficial and you are selfish when beneficial also. This will produce the best results for you, of maximise your...
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    New laptop and wireless router, which one?

    Hi I'm getting a new laptop with 15" display. Can anyone recommend one that has a class N wireless internet recieving capability and wireless router to do the same job? Thanks
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    Capitalism . . . Is it a failure, or is this just a blip!

    Representitive democracy will never allow unadulterated capitalism. Survival of the fittest is an instinct that we have evolved with and will never die, but the concept no longer applies in the west. In fact the poorer you are, the more offspring you are more likely to have who in general have...
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    Best business ban account for new business

    Tried BoS. THey don't take new businesses
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    Best business ban account for new business

    Anyone know who's doing the best deals at the moment?
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    Closing Limited Company

    www.mystrikeoff.ie They give a discount if you said you got a referral by your accountant
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