Shares: VNQI

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Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI)

Update 11/1/2018: I’ve exited VNQI for a loss in order to raise funds for other purposes, and to escape the possibility of further loss, given my increasingly bearish assessment of the markets.

Exiting brought in a $54.64 credit, $2.17 less than what I paid for the shares at entry.

The shares position produced a loss of 3.8% over 49 days for a -28% annual rate.

I’ve entered a long shares position VNQI. The entry price was $56.81. VNQI invests in real estate outside of the United States. It is a counterpart to Vanguard’s mutual fund VGXRX.

I entered the position as an income play. Since VNQI is an exchange-traded fund, it is more liquid than my Treasury bills, and less risky than my option trades.

VNQI has an expense ratio of 0.14%, with its top holdings in Japan, Hong Kong and China. Of the 625 stocks in the fund’s portfolio, 21% are in emerging markets and 79% in developed countries.

The fund pays dividends quarterly, with the present rate being 5.12%. The next dividend is due in late September.

By Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Sept. 13, 2018

Tim Bovee, Private Trader tracks the analysis and trades of a private trader for his own accounts. Nothing in this blog constitutes a recommendation to buy or sell stocks, options or any other financial instrument. The only purpose of this blog is to provide education and entertainment.

No trader is ever 100 percent successful in his or her trades. Trading in the stock and option markets is risky and uncertain. Each trader must make trading decisions for his or her own account, and take responsibility for the consequences.

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