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Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - May 29, 2026
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My gains and what I've learnt after 1.5 months @ 16 yo
In mid April I started with roughly a year of allowance and gift money saved up and bought ai related stocks, such as nbis, mu, sndk, and mram Bought mu right after it fell 30% and held it for a couple weeks, making me think I could time the market …
What's the actual story on Charles Covey and Valorem Capital? Background checks out but want more perspective
Been digging into Charles Covey and Valorem Capital for a couple weeks now. The surface stuff all checks out but I want more depth before forming a real opinion. What I've found so far: started in construction at 16, spent close to 30 years building and operating companies in blue …
Finally Hit 300K NW! A New Milestone
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share a milestone I've hit: I finally eclipsed a net worth of $300,000 as I approach my 32nd birthday this July! It feels great to see my hard work paying off, but I know there's still a long road ahead. My next goal is …
What stock most closely matches the price of oil?
Which stock do you think most closely matches the price of oil, for purposes of speculating on the Strait of Hormuz crisis? I've found it surprisingly hard to get a good answer on this. I can't do futures, and USO is not really that linked to oil prices.
BofA's June Swoon is just a chip away
I did a quick read of the BofA May 2026 Fund Manager Survey coverage, so you don't have to. Here are some interesting points that didn't get as much attention: * Cash levels dropped to 3.9%, which is below the threshold historically associated with market turning points. * In one …
Just sold my entire stock portfolio to purchase a real estate property, having mixed feelings about it
I’m 23 years old, I have been living at home and managed to grow a portfolio to 60k. I received a decent inheritance when my grandma passed of 90k, i live in a moderate cost of living area of the Midwest, after a ton of thinking and seeking advice to …
The hidden cost of: "Just buy VT"
A 56-year backtest comparing 100% VT against three alternative regional slice allocations using 3 rebalancing strategies: * B&H = buy and hold * R-1y = rebalance every year * R-5/25 = rebalance when a 5% absolute or 25% relative to target deviation occurs The following portfolios were tested: * **P1:** …
VOO only or VOO + SCHD for wife’s Roth IRA?
My wife just opened her first Roth IRA yesterday, and we bought 4 shares of VOO to start. She’s 45. Trying to figure out if we should just keep it all VOO or if adding SCHD makes sense. Or is there something else worth considering? I want to keep it …
How are you preparing for the possible naval invasion of cuba?
There are reports that the United States is prepared to launch a naval invasion of Cuba, and it's looking like there's a reasonable chance it will happen. With this in mind, what investments do you have your eye on at the moment, and how are you prepared in the event …