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Why did no one tell me about investing in the stock market? Im having huge regrets
Im 29 years old, and up until 28 i never invested and just thought you are supposed to be frugal and stack up cash in the bank. It thought investing is similar to gambling and that you have to have alot of knowledge about it. I didnt know about the …
Build an ETF portfolio that could survive a crash
I am new to this and would like to start investing part of my salary in the stock market as early as possible. Given the current uncertainty and concerns about a potential market crash, I am considering increasing my share in international ETFs. I understand that investing consistently over time …
How do you all study stocks, ETFs, etc. to know if they're good investments?
I'm new to the world of investing and I'm finishing putting together my emergency fund. My next step will be to start investing in stocks, ETFs etc., but I still have trouble analyzing whether an investment is actually good or bad. What metrics, indicators, or criteria do you use to …
Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - July 10, 2026
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Why Isn't Gold Rising Despite a Weaker Dollar?
**Today's Macro Take** A weaker dollar usually provides support for gold. But today's price action suggests that's no longer the primary driver. Instead, the market continues to price **real yields** as the dominant macro force. Despite a softer DXY, gold remained under pressure while U.S. real yields stayed elevated. At …
SK Hynix’s US listing gives investors easier access, but does that justify a higher valuation?
I’ve been looking into SK Hynix because of all the hype around HBM and AI chips. The story makes sense: AI demand is strong, HBM is still a key bottleneck, and the US listing makes the stock much easier to access. What I’m not sure about is whether people are …
Can this bull market last forever?
Since 2023 the s&p has went up 84 percent which is insane for 3 years time. The united states cant afford another recession due to the debt the government owes so the fed will always cut rates to save the day which will cause inflation and inflation makes stocks inflate …
What do you tell people that are too scared to move out of cash?
I read this today: "$1 you left in cash since 2020 is now worth \~78 cents in real terms. $1 invested in $VOO grew to \~$2.55 today." I have friends with hundreds of thousands in money markets because they have foreseen a crash coming for years. How do you convince …
Is it normal to hold on to this much of a cash position after this extended period of time?
Good evening, I really don't understand the market. I'm trying. I do know that I should be investing.. so that's a good thing right? I currently have about 85k in my brokerage. I have a financial advisor. I noticed on 6-21 I had 238.07 in cash. I understand some moneyn …
Investing Student Loans??
My girlfriend and I have been together for two years, and she’s currently in a doctoral program. I pay for all the bills and she lives with me for free while she’s in school. If she takes out student loans (the interest rate for a federal loan, which we were …