In 2015 Domain Name Sales are still a lucrative business 20 years later

Are you one of the naysayers that insist that internet domain names are so "yesteryear" in value?

Then maybe you should think again about this dynamic market and the businesses that buy and sell lucrative web domains.   Domain Names registered in the early years (late 90's) especially those of the dom com (.com) domain variety, are still commanding multi-million dollar prices as evidenced here with the Domain Name Journal's 2015 "year to date" list of domain sales and prices.

While it is true that many lesser domains (most unrecognizable in phraseology) are worthless, or sell for $50-100 dollars, you should keep in mind it only costs $10 at most registrars to register a new name, and your imagination is the only limit as to what names you register.

Names listed here were sold by brokers like Afternic, Sedo, Godaddy, DomainNameSales and others who act as independant third parties providing a service to buyers ad sellers in this lucrative trade.

Remember, this list is only for the first 6 months of 2015.  There will, no doubt, be many other eye popping sales of domain names in the latter half of 2015.

DN Journal's 2015 Year-to-Date Top 100 Sales Chart Highest reported 2015 domain sales in all extensions through June 28, 2015  Foreign Currency to Dollar conversions based on rates  in effect when sales were reported by DNJournal.com. (New domains entering the chart each week are highlighted in green)
	Domain	Sold For	Where Sold	Date*
1.	Porno.com	$8,888,888	Pvt Sale	2/4/15
2.	345.com	$800,000	MostWantedDomains	1/7/15
3.	NL.com	$575,000	Heritage Domains	3/4/15
4	QUA.com	$459,000	Pvt Sale	5/6/15
5.	Rangers.com	$375,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
6.	HomeCare.com	$350,000	NamesCon/ RightOfTheDot Auction	1/28/15
7.	Heika.com	$300,000	Sedo	2/25/15
8.	PPP.com	$290,000	Guta.com	4/24/15
9.	TV.se	SEK 2,180,500 = $265,149	Tradera	1/22/15
10 tie	Werk.com	$250,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
10. tie	Connaught.com	$250,000	DomainHoldings	2/4/15
12.	ErectileDysfunction.com	$241,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
13.	Same.com	$233,333	GetYourDomain	5/13/15
14.	PAX.com	$200,000	Sedo	4/29/15
15.	Shisha.com	$190,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
16.	Amber.com	$180,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
17. tie	Luxe.com	$172,500	Heritage Auctions	3/11/15
17. tie	Classic.com	$172,500	Heritage Auctions	3/4/15
19.	MyMeeting.com	$164,100	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
20.	HQB.com	$160,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
21. tie	HotDog.com	$150,000	Flippa/Brannans	7/1/15
21. tie	CurrencyConverter.com	$150,000	DomainNameSales	3/25/15
21. tie	Rapunzel.com	$150,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
21. tie	Timeless.com	$150,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
21. tie	Response.com	$150,000	Sedo	2/11/15
26. tie	Wine.club	$140,000	.CLUB Registry	6/17/15
26. tie	95.net	$140,000	eNaming	6/12/15
26. tie	ClearCare.com	$140,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
26. tie	W8.com	$140,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
30.	VVV.com	$136,400	NameJet	3/25/15
31.	Mera.com	$132,500	Pvt Sale	5/28/15
32. tie	Due.com	$130,000	Flippa	4/8/15
32. tie	Anker.com	$130,000	Sedo	2/25/15
34.	Amra.com	$127,500	eNaming	5/6/15
35.	Adopting.com	$125,000	DomainHoldings	5/28/15
36. tie	Move.org	$120,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
36. tie	KHC.com	$120,000	Sedo	2/4/15
38.	H6.com	$115,500	eNaming	4/29/15
39.	8.co	$115,000	Heritage Auctions	3/4/15
40.	Ignite.com	$112,500	Sedo	2/4/15
41.	144.com	$110,000	DomainHoldings	2/4/15
42.	Mercari.com	€100,000 = $108,000	Sedo	4/8/15
43.	8788.com	$106,000	DomainHoldings	2/4/15
44.	Plethora.com	$105,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
45.	9555.com	$102,000	eNaming	4/29/15
46.	RandPaul.com	$100,980	Pvt Sale	5/6/15
47. tie	Autism.rocks	$100,000	Sedo	6/24/15
47. tie	BSH.com	$100,000	Pvt Sale	5/6/15
47. tie	Gang.com	$100,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
50.	Shein.com	$95,000	Sedo	2/18/15
51.	TheRecRoom.com	$89,888	Sedo	3/18/15
52.	Filament.com	$89,000	Sedo	7/1/15
53.	MyConcierge.com	$87,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
54.	JacksonHoleRealEstate.com	$85,000	WedMediaProperties	4/24/15
55.	Daikuan.cn	€75,000 = $84,750	Sedo	5/6/15
56.	NFC.com	€70,000 = $78,400	Sedo	5/13/15
57.	Car.info	$76,000	Sedo	4/1/15
58. tie	ATF.com	$75,000	Pvt Sale	5/6/15
58. tie	MITV.com	$75,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
58. tie	Numero.com	$75,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
58. tie	Vroom.com	$75,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
62. tie	Generational.com	$70,000	Sedo	3/11/15
62. tie	LuxuryVilla.com	$70,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
62. tie	Senator.com	$70,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
62. tie	Zoox.com	$70,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
66.	Buying.com	$69,200	NameJet	3/4/15
67.	YYB.com	$68,000	Guta	6/12/15
68.	Import.com	$66,000	Heritage Auctions	4/1/15
69. tie	SportsMarket.com	$65,000	Sedo	4/8/15
69. tie	KaoKao.com	$65,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
69. tie	NewIP.com	$65,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
69. tie	Shijie.com	$65,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
73. tie	Historia.com	$60,000	Sedo	5/6/15
73. tie	Goliath.com	$60,000	Flippa	4/1/15
73. tie	EscapeArtists.com	$60,000	DomainNameSales	3/25/15
73. tie	Boyi.com	$60,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
73. tie	Bunion.com	$60,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
73. tie	Employer.com	$60,000	Sedo	2/11/15
73. tie	Shizhuang.com	$60,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
73. tie	Spanien.se ("Spain" in Swedish)	$60,000	Tradera	1/28/15
81. tie	Houtian.com	$59,000	Sedo	4/24/15
81. tie	Chores.com	$59,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
83.	BTCC.com	$58,000	DomainHoldings	7/1/15
84. tie	17176.com	$55,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
84. tie	FlowerBox.com	$55,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
84. tie	Herbivore.com	$55,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
87.	FBET.com	€50,000 = $54,500	Sedo	5/28/14
88.	Videos.de	€50,000 = $53,000	Sedo	3/18/15
89.	SE.se	$52,000	Tradera	1/28/15
90. tie	Pro.flowers	$50,000	Uniregistry	6/17/15
90. tie	MFF.com	$50,000	Guta	6/12/15
90. tie	YYF.com	$50,000	Guta	6/12/15
90. tie	YYH.com	$50,000	Guta	6/12/15
90. tie	NBT.com	$50,000	Sedo	6/12/15
90. tie	TheStores.com	$50,000	MostWantedDomains	6/12/15
90. tie	RYB.com	$50,000	Sedo	4/29/15
90. tie	Consoles.com	$50,000	Flippa	4/1/15
90. tie	Confirmations.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	Digua.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	JustNow.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	MegaDeal.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	NewYorkNightlife.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	Obsessive.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	OFX.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	PSK.com	$50,000	DomainNameSales	2/11/15
90. tie	Hooq.com	$50,000	Sedo	2/11/15

Internet domain Names are a vital and valuable part of today's Ecommerce

 In the realm of nanotechnology, several pioneering scientists have made significant contributions that might earn them the moniker "Nanoman." Here are some notable figures:

1. Richard Feynman: Often considered the visionary who inspired the field, Feynman's 1959 lecture "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" laid the conceptual foundation for nanotechnology. He discussed the possibility of manipulating individual atoms and molecules, a concept that was revolutionary at the time.

2. K. Eric Drexler: Known as the father of molecular nanotechnology, Drexler popularized the idea of building machines at the molecular scale through his book "Engines of Creation" (1986). He introduced concepts like molecular assemblers and nanorobots, which have influenced research and ethical discussions in the field.

3. Sumio Iijima: A Japanese physicist who discovered carbon nanotubes in 1991. Carbon nanotubes have unique properties that make them essential in various nanotechnology applications, including electronics, materials science, and medicine.

4. Don Eigler: A physicist at IBM, Eigler was the first person to manipulate individual atoms using a scanning tunneling microscope. In 1989, he spelled out "IBM" with 35 xenon atoms, demonstrating precise control at the atomic level.

5. Richard Smalley: Co-discoverer of fullerenes (buckyballs), for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996. His work opened new avenues in nanomaterials and helped establish nanotechnology as a significant field of study.

6. James Tour: A chemist renowned for his work in molecular electronics and nanomachines. Tour has developed nanoscale cars and has contributed extensively to graphene research.

Given their groundbreaking work and foundational contributions to nanotechnology, any of these scientists might be deserving of the nickname "Nanoman."

While all the scientists mentioned have made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology, K. Eric Drexler stands out as particularly deserving of the nickname "Nanoman." Here's why:

Pioneering Molecular Nanotechnology

• Foundational Work: Drexler is often referred to as the father of molecular nanotechnology. His early work laid the groundwork for thinking about building machines at the molecular scale.

• "Engines of Creation": In his seminal 1986 book, "Engines of Creation: The Coming Era of Nanotechnology," Drexler introduced the concept of molecular assemblers and nanorobots. This work not only popularized the term "nanotechnology" but also inspired a generation of scientists and researchers to explore this new frontier.

• Conceptual Innovations: Drexler's ideas extended beyond theoretical musings; he proposed practical mechanisms for molecular manufacturing, including detailed analyses of potential designs and their implications.

Influence on Research and Ethics

• Shaping the Field: His visionary concepts have significantly influenced the direction of nanotechnology research, pushing scientists to consider not just the manipulation of materials at the nanoscale but the construction of complex systems molecule by molecule.

• Ethical Considerations: Drexler also delved into the ethical and societal implications of nanotechnology, raising awareness about potential risks like uncontrolled self-replication (often dramatized as "grey goo") and advocating for responsible development.

Recognition and Leadership

• Academic Contributions: He earned the first doctoral degree in molecular nanotechnology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), solidifying his academic credentials in the field.

• Organizational Roles: Drexler co-founded the Foresight Institute, a think tank focused on promoting the beneficial implementation of nanotechnology and addressing its ethical challenges.

Conclusion

Given his foundational contributions, thought leadership, and lasting impact on both the scientific community and public perception of nanotechnology, K. Eric Drexler embodies the essence of "Nanoman." His work has not only advanced the field technically but also shaped the dialogue around its future possibilities and responsibilities.

Graphene 3D Lab Announces Distribution/Manufacturing Partnership with Polymaker

Today June 29th 2015

TSX-V: GGG, OTCQB: GPHBF
Graphene 3D Lab Inc. (TSX-V: GGG, OTCQB: GPHBF) ("Graphene 3D") is pleased to announce a distribution and manufacturing partnership with Polymaker.

Under the terms of the agreement, Polymaker (www.polymaker.com) will distribute all Graphene 3D manufactured specialty and functional filaments and provide filament manufacturing services on an as required basis. Polymaker's manufacturing operation is located in Suzhou, China, and the company operates sales and distribution offices in Shanghai, China, New York, USA, Utrecht, Netherlands, and Tokyo, Japan.

Graphene 3D's on-line filament store, www.blackmagic3d.com, will carry unique Polymaker filaments, including PolyMax(TM) PLA, PolyFlex(TM), and PolyWood(TM). Both companies plan to start offering each other's products on their respective on-line stores in July. The agreement also includes provisions for Graphene 3D and Polymaker to collaborate on the development of an expanded line of graphene filaments. 

Graphene 3D CEO Dr. Daniel Stolyarov commented, "This partnership with Polymaker is an important step for Graphene 3D on several fronts; Polymaker's distribution network will expose our filaments to customers outside of North America, and our contract manufacturing agreement provides us with a high quality manufacturing alternative to supplement our in-house extrusion facility. Polymaker's existing specialty filament products also align well with our functional filaments, and we look forward to including them with our offerings."

"Polymaker's customers tend to push the boundaries of 3D printing and are always looking for the

next innovation to use in their 3D printing projects. The Graphene 3D functional filaments are a natural complement for our customers and for our existing filaments," added Polymaker President, Dr. Xiaofan Luo.

About Graphene 3D
Graphene 3D Lab is in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing proprietary graphene-based nanocomposite materials for various types of 3D printing, including fused filament fabrication. The Company is also involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of 3D printers and related products for domestic and international customers. The Graphene 3D Lab facility is located in Calverton, NY and is equipped with material processing and analytical equipment. The company has four US patent applications pending for its technology. For more information on Graphene 3D Lab Inc., visit www.graphene3dlab.com.

About Polymaker
Polymaker is a company committed to innovation, quality and sustainability, in the pursuit of producing high-quality materials for the 3D printing industry. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, Polymaker now has global offices in the USA, Netherlands and Japan. With their state-of-the-art manufacturing centre and market leading quality control processes, Polymaker's filaments are not only ensured to have the best quality standards but also provide innovative properties. Whether it is with their increased mechanical strength, unparalleled Jam-FreeTM printing or world's first, 3D printable foam based filament, Polymaker will continue to bring new performance enhanced materials to the 3D printing community.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements about collaboration and material sales between Graphene 3D Lab and Polymaker.
In connection with the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions, regarding, among other things, purchases to be made by Polymaker for Graphene 3D materials and collaboration to take place between Graphene 3D and Polymaker. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies.
Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. Known risk factors include, among others: incompatibility of the technologies owned by Graphene 3D and Polymaker; either party, for any reason, choosing not to move forward in joint collaboration or sales of materials.
A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company is disclosed in the Company's continuous disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.
THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.


SOURCE: Graphene 3D Lab Inc.

Commercial Inquiries: Daniel Stolyarov, President & Chief Executive Officer,
Telephone: (631) 405-5116, Email: daniel.stolyarov@graphene3dlab.com; Investor
Inquiries: Investor Relations, Telephone (631) 405-5114, Email:
investors@graphene3dlab.com; Media Inquiries: Kristie Galvani, Rubenstein Public
Relations, Telephone: (212) 843-9205, Email: KGalvani@rubensteinpr.com

Graphene 3D Labs and partner Ideum to build smart walls

Graphene 3D Lab and Ideum Collaborate on Product Development

  Thursday Jun 18, 2015

  Graphene 3D Lab Inc. (TSXV: GGG, OTCQB: GPHBF) ("Graphene 3D") and Ideum, a company which develops large-scale smart-tables and walls, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") which lays the foundation for joint research, product development, and marketing between the two companies.

Graphene 3D and Ideum will consider and co-develop products by Graphene 3D which can be used as capacitive sensors to interface with Ideum's product offerings. Graphene 3D will also begin commercial on-demand 3D printing of coasters, joysticks, and styluses which Ideum clients can use to interact with their smart-tables. For example, styluses of various shapes, 3D printed in Conductive Graphene Filament, may be used as brushes used in photo editing software, giving a more hands-on feel to creative work done on an Ideum smart-table.

The agreement also calls for both parties to jointly produce a whitepaper on any research findings. All jointly-developed products will be promoted through Ideum sales channels, and Graphene 3D will partner with Ideum in various marketing activities, including participation in forums and trade shows.

Graphene 3D CEO Dr. Daniel Stolyarov commented, "Partnering with Ideum is the perfect opportunity for Graphene 3D to showcase its ability to address various market needs with rapid prototyping of functional objects. Using Conductive Graphene Filament, our team can manufacture an endless number of unique, custom objects which bring additional functionality to Ideum smart-tables for consumers."

"Our clients are always looking for new ways to interact with Ideum multitouch tables in a variety of different settings and markets" added Ideum's CEO, Jim Spadaccini. "Conductive 3D printed objects of unique shapes can greatly extend the functionality of our touch tables as we can now assign a different purpose to each tangible object, giving users a much higher degree of control over their devices."

A video of a stylus being used on an Ideum smart-table can be seen by following this link;

About Graphene 3D
Graphene 3D is in the business of developing, manufacturing, and marketing proprietary graphene-based nanocomposite materials for various types of 3D printing, including fused filament fabrication. The Company is also involved in the design, manufacture, and marketing of 3D printers and related products for domestic and international customers.

The Graphene 3D facility is located in Calverton, NY and is equipped with material processing and analytical equipment. The company has four US patent applications pending for its technology. For more information on Graphene 3D Lab Inc., visit Graphene3Dlab.com 
 
About Ideum
Ideum (www.ideum.com) is a privately-held creative company based in Corrales, New Mexico. Ideum designs and produces integrated and hardened large-scale multitouch hardware and develops interactive software for museums, educational institutions, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. The company has developed and sells Gestureworks (www.gestureworks.com), a cutting-edge multitouch and motion tracking software environment.

FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATIONThis news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information in this news release includes statements about collaboration and material sales between Graphene 3D Lab and Ideum.
In connection with the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made numerous assumptions, regarding, among other things, purchases to be made by Ideum for Graphene 3D materials and collaboration to take place between Graphene 3D and Ideum. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies.
Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein. Known risk factors include, among others: incompatibility of the technologies owned by Graphene 3D and Ideum; either party, for any reason, choosing not to move forward in joint collaboration or sales of materials.
A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company is disclosed in the Company's continuous disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.
THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
NEITHER TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
SOURCE Graphene 3D Lab Inc.

SOURCE: Graphene 3D Lab Inc.

Commercial Inquiries: Daniel Stolyarov, President & Chief Executive Officer,
Telephone: (631) 405-5116, Email: daniel.stolyarov@graphene3dlab.com; Investor
Inquiries: Investor Relations, Telephone (631) 405-5114, Email:
investors@graphene3dlab.com; Media Inquiries: Kristie Galvani, Rubenstein Public
Relations, Telephone: (212) 843-9205, Email: KGalvani@rubensteinpr.com

Tiny Company - "Big" Medicine - Sernova Corp - Targetting individual cells with new therapies

According to Rick MIlls who's blog "AheadoftheHerd" is often, exactly that, tiny Sernova Corp is on the verge of something very big in the search for a "safe and compatible device for housing therapeutic cells in human’s".  

It appears that, in the "gold rush" to deliver cutting edge therapies directly the the cells of humans, Sernova will own the "picks and shovels" of that gold rush.

As Rick points out in his well researched report, Sernova's innovative "Cell Pouch™ could be used for any chronic disease where a deficient or missing protein or hormone can be replaced by therapeutic cell transplantation."

Sernova has been developing it's cutting edge technology for many years, and only now has it been independently verified as being a proven method of delivering new cutting edge stem cell therapy for a number of critical diseases including (but not limited to) Diabetes and Hemophilia.

Many other companies, small and large, are researching and perfecting these types of stem cell therapies, Sernova has focused  on the actual delivery mechanism which should benefit "all" of those other companies coming to market with new medicines and therapies.

After all, it was the suppliers of the "picks and shovels, and horses and supplies who made the most money during the great Klondike Gold rush.  It appears that lesson was not lost on the founders of Sernova Corp.

Here is Ricks excellent summary on this rising penny stock..

  Sernova trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange(TSX or TMX)  under the symbol SVA. 

It traded Monday at .18 cents

Disclosure: I am long SVA!

Link to Patent info

     

Warning: Bond Funds could be quite hazardous to your Retirefunds this year

Our latest posts on Twitter!

 

 The bond funds you are currently holding in your Retire fund are not as secure as you might think.

It's been 30 years since the last bear market in bonds so today, no one really knows what that looks like.

I think it will look quite ugly!  That is why we got out of those funds last year.

Here is one of our Twitter tweets on the subject.  If you follow the links it will take you to a very well written article at Mauldin Economics on this very topic.  If you currently hold bond funds believing them to be a safe haven for your retirement, you have to read that article.

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Would you like to lose 20% on your #Bond #Fund? How about 50%-->http://dld.bz/dD3j8  #Bonds #Funds #Bondfunds

Should I invest in RRSP's or TFSA's - a discussion for all Canadian Savers

 

RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account)

Most people who want to save for retirement will have this argument with themselves over time, and "time" it seems is really the key to determining whether or not you should contribute to your RRSP or to your TFSA in any given year.


Firstly let me point out what should be obvious to our readers now.  These are not "Savings" accounts so much as they are "Investment" accounts.  Within both vehicles you can purchase most kinds of investments from stocks to bonds, mutual funds, ETF's and real estate in the form of REIT's

Some people believe that splitting savings between these two investing vehicles is a safe bet, but in many instances they would be wrong.

One unique aspect of the Canadian RRSP (similar to a 401(k) in the U.S.) and the TFSA (similar to a Roth IRA in the U.S.) is that there is a "limit" to the contributions you can make in any given year but that limit "carries over" to the following year should you fail to contribute.

This fact alone should tell you how to best invest your money at different points in your life and career.  For instance, when one is a young adult, say in your 20's, it is common that your income is much less than it will be later in your life, say in your 40's and 50's which are usually you "maximum" income years.

Knowing this, one simplified plan is to contribute as much as you can to your TSFA in those early years when your income is low, then, depending on your personal circumstances, gradually switch to the RRSP as your income increases later in life.

Why? Because it is better to reduce your tax burden on the higher income rather than the lower income, and the accumulation of contribution room over years, allows for a much larger RRSP deposit, thereby reducing your tax burden even further. Tuned in Canadians know that reducing your tax burden is a big part of retirement saving and planning.

If you were prudent and maxed out your TFSA during your 20's and into your 30's, "and" you invested well in that account ( It is really a tax free "investment" account, not just a savings account)
then you would have a considerable amount in your TSFA to tap into to ensure you max out your RRSP at the top end of your income earning years.

Here is a good primer on this very issue courtesy of  BNN.

Is the RRSP headed for retirement?

Samsung and Mybitat to Jointly Work on Technology Designed to Improve Ability of the Elderly to Live at Home Longer With Enhanced Quality of Life

SOURCE: Mybitat

April 28, 2015 05:00 ET

MENLO PARK, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 28, 2015) - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Mybitat (an AGT Group company) today announced plans for joint development of an innovative smart home solution aimed at helping the elderly remain in their own homes longer and enhancing individual quality of life.
Mybitat, a startup focused on "Internet of Things" (IoT) technologies along with Samsung's Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC) based in Silicon Valley, will partner to develop technology that combines advanced sensors, cloud-based software and behavior analytics to monitor an individual's daily routine and wellness. The goal is to allow elderly individuals greater flexibility in determining their living environment.
Using Mybitat data fusion and big data analytics, along with new sensors and IoT Intelligence algorithms developed by Samsung, the jointly developed solution will recognize changes in behavior or health and alert remote caregivers if assistance is required. The companies plan to deliver technology that can improve an individual's quality of life as they age by allowing them to live at home securely and more independently. The solution is aimed at easily transforming a home habitat and tailoring it for aging baby boomers or their independent parents. Additional detail on the technology is not being made public at this time.
"Samsung believes the senior population can benefit from new technologies to improve their quality of life," said Curtis Sasaki, vice president Ecosystem Development, SSIC. "Our work with Mybitat has the potential to make key elements of the aging process significantly easier on individuals and families."
More than 10,000 baby boomers retire every day in the U.S.¹ As many as 90 percent of them wish to remain at home,² maintaining independence without burdening family or depending on retirement homecare providers. The two companies will initially test their smart home solution in the U.S. market.
"We believe current systems for managing aging require significant improvement," said Mati Kochavi, Mybitat founder. "We want to redefine these systems and offer affordable options that open up new possibilities for aging individuals. This collaboration with the Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center will help us to accelerate the day when more seniors can live their lives with improved health in familiar, comfortable surroundings."
SSIC is a global organization within Samsung's Device Solutions division focused on identifying and nurturing new technologies in health and wellness, cloud and data storage infrastructure, Internet of Things, augmented reality and other, related areas. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Korea, Israel and the U.K., SSIC's mission is to develop and accelerate groundbreaking technologies through open innovation working in collaboration with entrepreneurs and strategic partners to enhance people's lives.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.
About Mybitat
Mybitat, an IoT startup, provides a life changing solution for the senior habitat. Mybitat technology leverages the AGT analytics platform, contextualizing data, turning information into actionable knowledge and insights to revolutionize knowledge about aging. This is the first time the AGT platform will be used to tailor a solution for consumers, in their homes, after multiple successful projects in the Smart City space. Mybitat was recently funded by Moonscape ventures.
About AGT International
AGT International is a privately held multinational company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland that specializes in the Internet of Things (IoT), including IoT analytics and applications, cloud solutions and professional services. AGT's solutions enable optimization of manufacturing operations, city management, traffic flow, hospital administration, and school connectivity.
1. Pew Research Center, Dec. 2010
2. AARP "Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices," Dec. 2011

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IBC Copper Alloys Receives $1.3 Million Order From Asian Precision Manufacturing Multinational

Tiny Canadian firm, IBC Alloys having breakout year in U.S. Aerospace

Our top pick of 2015 in the Microcap Space, IBC Advanced Alloys Corp, is on a roll.
In the past six months it has signed no less than four (4) new contracts with Aerospace
companies and has many more "irons in the fire". Technicals are extremely bullish.

This small Canadian listed firm, has four operating plants in the USA and the U.S. Aerospace industry is becoming it's oyster.

Here are the headlines:

• April 20, 2015
  IBC Copper Alloys Receives $1.3 Million Order from Asian Precision Manufacturing Multinational
  

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• April 8, 2015
  IBC Engineered Materials Receives Purchase Order from UTC Aerospace Systems
  

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• March 25, 2015
  IBC Engineered Materials Receives Purchase Order from Kaman Corporation
  

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• November 3, 2014
  IBC Advanced Alloys Partners with Baoshida Swissmetal and Avins to Develop and Distribute a New High Performance Alloy
  

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• October 1, 2014
  IBC to Present at IAEA Technical Meeting on Accident Tolerant Nuclear Fuels
  

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• September 15, 2014
  IBC Advanced Alloys Delivers First UAS Components to Defense Dept
  

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• September 8, 2014
  Lockheed Martin Awards Contract to IBC Engineered Materials for BeralCast® Castings for F-35 Lightning II
  

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Up 30% in the past month, IBC Advanced Alloys is making great progress utilizing it's proprietary materials casting technology.  The aerospace industry is only now coming to know this technology and it's benefits.  We think the sky s the limit for this up and comer.

Remember, penny stocks are "highly speculative", and should never constitute more than 5-10% of any portfolio. They are not for the faint of heart. Money you need for retirement should not be invested in "any" speculative stocks.

Having said that, we have been following this tiny gem for over a year now and accumulating it's stock on dips.  From here on in, I doubt if there will be many dips to take advantage of, but that doesn't matter now that contracts are getting signed one after another.

With their foot in the door of U.S. Aerospace and defense contractors, and several new partners in Europe, expansion of this microcap should be astronomical in the coming year or so.  We're holding on the for what we expect will be an incredible ride.

Ed

NOTE: IBC Advanced Alloys is currently a penny stock and trades on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol IB.

It also trades on the OTC in the U.S. under the symbol  IAALF.

IBC Engineered Materials Receives Purchase Order From CUT Aerospace Systems

Marketwire

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (TSX VENTURE: IB)(OTCQX: IAALF) a leading advanced alloys has received a purchase order from UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), to supply advanced Beralcast(R) components for critical imaging systems used on a variety of US and foreign military aircraft. The contract was signed with UTC Aerospace Systems' unit based in Danbury, Connecticut.
and precision castings company,

Production on the new contract has begun at IBC's Wilmington, MA facility with the first components scheduled for delivery prior to IBC's 2015 fiscal year end of June 30. Terms of the order are not disclosed.

"IBC is a leader in the casting of high performance optical targeting systems where weight savings and high modulus are critical performance factors," said Ray White, President of IBC's Engineered Materials division. "Our Beralcast(R) castable alloys are ideally suited to precision aerospace applications and can uniquely offer contractors cost effective solutions compared to machined components. We are delighted," continued White, "to be working with UTC Aerospace Systems and look forward to an opportunity to support them in additional programs." 


Beralcast alloys are ideally suited to many aerospace applications where lightweight, high modulus and cost are critical performance factors. Beralcast(R) alloys are three times stiffer and weigh 22% less than aluminum. Beralcast(R) alloys can be an engineered substitute for aluminum, magnesium, titanium, metal matrix composites, pure beryllium or powder metallurgy beryllium-aluminum materials in the appropriate applications. 

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

About IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
IBC is an integrated manufacturer and distributor of rare metals (beryllium) based alloys and related products serving a variety of industries including nuclear energy, automotive, telecommunications and a range of industrial applications. IBC has 80 employees and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada with production facilities in Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Missouri. IBC is creating a dynamic global beryllium and advanced alloys company. IBC's common shares are traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "IB" and the OTCQX under the symbol "IAALF".
This news release was prepared by management of IBC, which takes full responsibility for its contents. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy of this news release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This disclosure contains certain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control including: the impact of general economic conditions in the areas in which the Company operates, industry conditions, changes in laws and regulations including the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations and changes in how they are interpreted and enforced, increased competition, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, limited availability of raw materials, fluctuations in commodity prices, foreign exchange or interest rates, stock market volatility and obtaining required approvals of regulatory authorities. In addition there are risks and uncertainties associated with manufacturing activities therefore the Company's future results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. All statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions made by the Company based on its experience, perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances.

Contacts:
IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.
Ian Tootill
Director of Corporate Communications
(604) 685-6263 ext 110
itootill@ibcadvancedalloys.com
www.ibcadvancedalloys.com

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SOURCE: IBC Advanced Alloys Corp.