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Decided NOT to move forward with the business buy-in, shifting toward real estate instead
Hi everyone, I wanted to follow up and thank everyone again for all the feedback on my previous post it really helped me think things through more clearly. After giving it serious consideration, I’ve decided not to move forward with the business buy-in opportunity. The main reason is simple: It …
CD will expire soon need to invest but can't trust trump
There’s a lot of noise in the market right now, and it feels like short term price action is being driven more by headlines than fundamentals. Geopolitical tensions specially involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz r creating constant volatility. 1 day there are reports of escalation or disruption, the …
Let's talk about SAFX guys!
In June production doubles to 38 million. The big dogs jump in when the money goes up. In two years another plant will open. This is a rare confluence of a small company on the verge of 1: A big, integrating merger. 2: Geopolitics destroying supply. 3: Countries mandating near …
When would have been a good time to invest in Commodore International?
I’m referring to this Commodore, the one from 1976 to 1994: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_International Major events include buying MOS Technology in 1976, releasing the Commodore 64 in 1982, the Amiga 1000 in 1985 and their bankruptcy in 1994 caused by years of stupid business decisions and money siphoning by major shareholder Irving …
Leveraged ETFs and trading policies
Hi all, I recently started a position that is subject to a trading policy, whatever is bought must be held for 30 days. I forgot about this policy entirely and precleared purchase for a 3x leverage ETF. I’m curious if anyone else has bought a leveraged or higher risk security …
Google could make 100 Billion on the SpaceX IPO
Google owns around 5% of Spacex and if the IPO goes for 2 Trillion then that means 100 Billion in profit for them. [https://oortcloudreport.github.io/news/space\_article/google.html](https://oortcloudreport.github.io/news/space_article/google.html)
Thoughts on Schwab Intelligent Portfolios?
I have about $150k cash to invest, and in the previous 20 years of my adult working life, most of my stock investments have been either stagnant or losing. So clearly I’m not a DIY guy. The fee structure seemed attractive vs a managed portfolio. But still apprehensive about a …
Purchasing and holding US stocks/ ETFs/ mutual funds through US brokerage account vs Singapore brokerage account
Hello, I'm debating whether to invest my money into US stocks and mutual funds through a Singapore vs US brokerage account. I came to the US for college 5 years ago and now work in California. I have a SSN and can easily open a brokerage account here, however, the …
Roth IRA Question selling VMFXX
Roth IRA sale Question Hello, I'm looking at a friends Roth IRA because they asked me for help. They are young. While looking at the positions, I noticed 9000 units in VMFXX which I personally don't know much about, but after looking into it a bit it essentially seems fairly …
Stock / option valuation tools
Hey all, I’ve been investing for 25 years, went to school for it, masters too, the whole nine yards. I’ve always done valuations manually on excel and it’s worked out, but crazy time consuming. I also think that the corporate giants and hedge funds will always have a leg up …