Healthcare ETF swap 20091204

This morning, I sold one healthcare ETF and purchased another.  Since the end of the year is nearing, and I have some taxable losses, it made sense to take a capital gain here.  At the same time, since I wanted to hedge some of my equity exposure, my sale was larger than my purchase.  Also of importance, I expanded my position to include global healthcare companies, not just US healthcare companies.

Sold 50 XLV @ $31.35

Bought 25 IXJ @ $52.29

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