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If Trump accepts the free-for_free trade offer from Europe, is it likely that the market will rebound?
I find Europe’s trade offer very interesting because it will show Trump‘s true intention with more clarity—which I feel like is what the world really wants is just more sense of his intentions overall. Given this, do you think he’s likely to agree to Europe’s offer from today? If he …
Corporate Ratings, High Risk Credits & Downgrades - A Week from HELL
The past week showed a slightly negative trend in global corporate rating actions by S & P. A marginal increase in negative actions was observed, with downgrades surpassing upgrades by a single downgrade. Additionally, S&P Global reported a significant rise in high-risk credits this week. There were three new risky …
What is the best DCA cadence to make the most of the opportunity?
DCA seems to be like a good way to make the most of volatile times and smoothen things out, but then, isn't just a form of market timing if I have I guess the cadence? I'm talking from a scenario where I have a lump sum that I will split …
Question About Investing in PTY
Greetings, I'm seeking advice regarding my investment in PTY. I currently hold 4,015 shares in my Vanguard brokerage account, with a value of $51,315.70. I'm down $10,505.66 since I bought 1,838 shares at $17.90 in December of 2021. The dividends are reinvested. I also have 67k in a Vanguard Cash …
buying the dip with emergency fund/extra savings in the current situation
I have £5000 in a high interest savings account as an emergency fund, and the same amount in the SP500 + some other stocks. Obviously with the recent drop it seems like a no brainer to get in at a discounted price. Should I invest all my savings in the …
Don't like how our broker treated us
I think he is a broker. He handles our investments in a large investment company. We decided we wanted to pull our investments because we are seriously worried about them as they are literally our only savings. Our broker tried talking to us and saying he's been in the business …
My Take on the Happenings
Thought I’d throw my opinion out there on what’s happening. I’m 39 years old and have been investing consistently since 2009. I lucked out on when I began investing and the bull run that I’ve lived in. Because of the large amount of gains I’ve experienced, this drop would have …
Days like today should remind you why, no matter how smart or connected you are, you should use a professional advisor.
I had a conversation with my advisor back in August and basically said I wanted to go from long positions to short positions if not neutral before the election, as I saw market turmoil to be inevitable regardless of who we elected because well, the casino is broken. Anyway, my …
Current Investments vs Future
30 years until retirement. Thoughts on keeping current investments as they stand now (2060 fund) and any new money into a money market fund until things are a bit less crazy? Less on timing the market, more on not trusting any of Trumps policies over the next few months (or …
Why You Always Need Some Sideline Cash (Emergency Fund)
Many are always advising younger investors to set up their emergency fund first before investing anything. I am one of those. Anyone with the ability to invest in the markets also has the ability to have set up a emergency fund or a savings fund . Call it whatever you …