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Re:Hmm, I'm wondering if... -- Phil from AZ, 13:00:28 08/09/07 Thu [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)
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Re: I'm afraid I have to agree on a couple counts... -- Phil, 14:05:05 08/09/07 Thu [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)
Actually, Burger King was owned by a PLC based in the UK, but now is its own company, I think. I considered investing in BK once, but was chased off because it was owned by that convoluted multi-nat'l I had never heard of b4.
Instd, I ended up investing in McD's, Bob Evans and YUM brands: a neat combo of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut. Formerly, the latter were part of Pepsi, but spun off. I still sold all of the above (except Pepsi) during the recent mkt upturn.
Back to the topic...I try to avoid 'burger joints' abroad. The quality of beef is very poor by our stds: its bland and stringy. When I lived in Ireland, I ordered the chicken, tortellini or something like that...almost never the beef.
When I lived in Korea, my girl friend liked to go to BK. Even the fries and ketsup tasted funny there! I prefered the tradional food there, while she said that she was tired of the native dishes...and wanted to eat in American style restaurants. Ironic?
In Paris you can get wine in McD's and beer in Germany. At least you cant complain about what they serve w/ it. LoL. Fort'ly, tho, you dont hear the locals saying.
"Hey man, let's go get drunk...at McDs!" LoL
I am in agreement with you on beef. Its mediocre abroad and I dont usually order it. The 1 excptn is Denmk. They have great beef there! Oh, and dont order hot dogs in Europe either. They're nasty! Yuck! LoL
Take care, God Bless,
Phil from beefy AZ
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Re:Further analysis reveals.... -- Phil from AZ, 14:12:48 08/09/07 Thu [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)
Burger King is its own company now and trades under the symbol BKC. Its abt $24 a share. Not that I'm recommending that any1 buy it. LoL
Phil from AZ
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Phil, Faith Based Funds........ -- Neysa, 15:59:48 08/09/07 Thu [1] (user-2inikc0.dialup.mindspring.com/165.121.81.128)
What is your opinion about Faith Based Funds ? You seem to know a lot about stocks. The ones you mentioned are all individual stocks. I am asking about mutual funds.
I know that there is a Catholic fund called, Ave Maria Funds.
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Re: My opinion is... -- Phil from AZ, 16:44:39 08/09/07 Thu [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)
...that they are strong on faith and poor in performance. I found only 1 glowing review for Ave Maria Fund. Every1 else rates it as an avg fund in the category. Given that Faith Based Funds are generally laggards to the mkt, that is not very encouraging.
I discvrd something striking abt the stock mkt some yrs ago. Did you know that there are more mutual funds (MFs) than stocks that trade on the mkt? Given today's liquidity, when you limit yourself to a narrow strategy its kind of like the dealer taking all the aces and face cards out of deck when he deals your poker hand. Your chances of doing well are very poor, right?
In fact, I recommend a fund that offers as many oppor'ties as possible. That increases your chances for success over the long-term. In time, as your knowledge of the mkt icnreases, you may wish to get into technology, health care or defense/aerospace fund(s)...depending on the mkt and your knowledge of the category. E.g.I bought an aerospace/defense fund after 9/11...and it has soared!
Keep in mind, that this is just an opinion, albeit, I believe an informed one. Hope I answered your question Neysa. Take care, God Bless,
Phil from arid AZ
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Thanks, Phil ! -- Neysa, 18:11:54 08/09/07 Thu [1] (user-38lci8m.dialup.mindspring.com/209.86.73.22)
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Re: You're welcome Neysa! -- Phil, 23:04:20 08/09/07 Thu [1] (71-223-15-110.phnx.qwest.net/71.223.15.110)
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