I would probably lose 1% in trade fees exiting everything, leaving me a 14% gain. To have enough money that the interest is a livable income is tough, especially if you want to keep the risk at a minimum. Todays rates being what they are people are turning to high yeild stocks to grow their nest eggs at the rate they used to. It's dangerous shift, potentially.
This is real handy info Smirnoff....thanks. I did the high-yield risky shit back at the dotcom days out of despiration due to wasting so many years chasing a needle and spoon. I paid dearly for it too. (to the tune of about 140 grand)
I feel for you. It's all so clear in hindsight but in the moment I might have done the very same thing.
