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Buying US stocks through crypto exchanges my experience
I live outside the US and getting access to American stocks used to be such a headache traditional brokers either had high fees or just wouldnt let me open an account at all. So a few months back I started trying out crypto exchanges that also offer stocks and the …
Quick question RE: Roth IRA and Over Contribution Due to MAGI
Per the title, if you get to a point where you’ve already contributed fully to a ROTH for the year but then your MAGI (once calculated at year end for taxes) gets to a point where taxes are showing you can only contribute $0 without penalty, what options do you …
Who has a 10+ year track record of beating the S&P500?
Wondering how many people have actually beaten the S&P500 over long periods of time. If you have been able to do it, how much ahead are you? For the people who do have a long term track record of beating the S&P500, what kind of investment approach did you take? …
Rules Based Tactical Allocation Strategy (+/-15 e.g. 80/20 to 65/35)
What tactical allocation strategy would you use to shift AA to +/-15% from you age based AA Some age based AA as per Bogle * 80/20 for an accumulator (upto 50 yrs) * 80/20 to 65/35 for someone in their transitional phase (51 to 65yrs) * 50/50 for an investor …
22 countries urge Iran to stop attacks, reopen Strait of Hormuz as US says threat degraded
"A group of 22 countries has called on Iran to halt attacks and restore access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of global repercussions as tensions in the region continue to disrupt shipping. In a joint statement issued Saturday, the countries said, “The effects of Iran's actions will be felt …
Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom
> Iran’s attack this week on Qatar’s natural gas export facility threatens to disrupt not just world energy markets but also global technology supply chains because the helium it produces is crucial for a range of advanced industries. https://fortune.com/2026/03/21/iran-war-helium-shortage-qatar-chip-supply-chains-ai-boom/
$TWFG, Inc. - A small-cap insurance trading near 52-week lows
Been following TWFG since it IPO'd in July 2024 and wanted to share some DD on this name since it barely gets mentioned anywhere. Its based out of North Houston in an area called the Woodlands, and seems to serve that geographic region deeply. They are like an infrastructure for …
Would you invest in new company by Trevor Milton who had been convicted and jailed, but donated at least $3.2million to Trump for his unconditional pardon…..??
Would you invest in Trevor Milton’s new company after convicted and jailed for fraud in Nikola and pardoned by Trump with $3.2 million donation….?? “Milton and his wife had also donated at least $3.2 million to Trump’s 2024 election and to political groups and people in Trump’s orbit, including Health …
Living in Taiwan and watching friends make money with Index 0051, How are you guys gauging the “China Factor” risk vs. these 40% returns?
Hi everyone, I’ve been living in Taiwan for the last 10 years, I have some Taiwanese friends heavily invested into Taiwan index funds, specifically the Yuanta Mid-Cap 100 (0051) and the Taiwan Top 50 (0050). Looking at the last three years (2023-2026), these funds have posted incredible performance, with some …
How do investors think about physical gold supply businesses versus gold stocks?
Hello, I’m trying to understand how investors evaluate gold exposure from a business perspective. When you compare a physical gold supply business with gold mining equities, what are the main factors that matter most to you? I’m thinking about margins, transparency, counterparty risk, regulatory risk, and scalability. I’m trying to …