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Yahoo Finance app cooked? Alternatives?
Is Yahoo Finance on its way out? And does anyone have a recommendation for an alternative? I like the features such as being able to favorite investments, viewing info on funds such as holdings, P/E, market cap, etc, and I like how much individual company data is easily accessible such …
What are your thoughts on OXY?
Warren Buffet has taken a massive stake in OXY, now at approximately $12B. I am wondering if this stock looks attractive to anyone else? Things to consider: 1. Oil prices are hovering around 5 year lows, could see price tailwinds due to geopolitical tensions 2. Validation from Buffet at 27% …
International vs. S&P vs. Defensive
I (15m) have about 80% of my investments in the S&P for the past 3 years. Two months ago, i put some money into VDC a defensive fund and a few weeks ago I did the same with VXUS an international fund. Since then, VDC is up 12% and VXUS …
USD and Gold Without Volker's Hammer?
So if Volker's Hammer brought inflation and gold prices down to earth in '81, what will do it now? With the debt crisis making increases in interest rates implausible, what will bring gold back down now? From 1977-1980, gold price increased 5x due to high inflation, a loss of faith …
AR is Disrupting Smartphones. Time to Invest in Next Generation Computer Interface?
Smart glasses are disrupting smartphones as the next generation human-to-computer interface. Meta leads in spending reportedly up to 100B in AR/VR efforts. Consumer, industrial and military adoption is happening fast. Phone makers are already abandoning hand-held devices for glasses. I'm more interested in growth exposure than getting a pair. This …
Investing opportunity? 19M
For context I’m 19, have $15k in my ROTH, and the Army is paying for the rest of my school/board. I have no real future costs for the next 5y, as I just paid the $22k the army wouldn’t cover. I have $6k liquid cash, and have been thinking about …
About to graduate debt-free, how should I split savings vs investing early on?
I’m finishing my bachelor’s degree debt-free this December. I already have a June–July internship lined up that feeds into a full-time role paying around $70k/year. The internship itself will pay about $8k over two months. Current situation: • Monthly income (now): \~$1,000 • Monthly expenses (now): \~$500 • Current savings: …
Roth 401(k): VFIAX fees seem high, should I switch to bonds to offset?
I currently hold VFIAX in my Roth 401(k), but I’m noticing what feel like high fees: about $18 per quarter plus \\\\\\\~$13 per month in plan/administrative fees. I’m considering switching to VFSUX (bond fund) since its yield would more than cover the fees. Does this make sense, or am I …
Fidelity 401k - Changing Investments
Hey everyone, I’m 40 years old and currently invested in Vanguard Target Date Fund 2065 in my 401(k). It’s been a solid “set it and forget it” option, but I’m starting to wonder if it’s too conservative for my actual timeline and goals. I’m planning to retire somewhere in my …
Feedback regarding portfolio
Dear all, I was wondering what you guys think of this portfolio. I'm trying to capture US, international, and some innovation/energy as well, as well as inflation hedges. 60% VT 20% dividends/consumer staples: SCHD/VYMI (some international as well) 10% commodities/inflation hedges: GLD, PDBC, PHO 10% thematic/innovation: NUKZ, ARKQ, ARKG, ICLN …