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VXUS vs VOO/VTI Next 5-10 years
I know all of the valuation metrics, history, performance, etc. of the two slices of the global market. Most of the posts on here are about past performance, portfolio construction, sharpe ratios, etc. I'm thinking more fundamentally- What are the chance of US vs Ex-US Outperformance over the next 10 …
SpaceX and xAI merger talks ahead of xAI IPO. This is a smart move for investors, or too risky? 🤔
Elon Musk is reportedly discussing a merger between SpaceX and xAI ahead of xAI’s planned IPO. On one hand, combining advenced AI with a space leader could create huge synergies and long-term growth. On the other hand, it’s a bold move that could distract both companies and pose regulatory or …
Build my own index, should I go through with this?
I’m trying to sanity-check an idea before I sink time into it. I want long-term exposure to a pretty specific them robotics/automation, with a particular interest in China. The problem I keep running into is: * The ETFs don’t really line up with what I’m trying to own * They’re …
META +10% post-earnings: the $115-135B 2026 capex deserves some reflection
META reported solid Q4 2025 results yesterday: EPS of ($8.88 vs $8.19 expected), revenue of $59.9 billion (above expectations), and particularly strong Q1 2026 guidance (projected revenue of $53.5-56.5 billion, well above the consensus around $51 billion). The most noteworthy point: capex planned for 2026 is between $115 and $135 …
Losers With Teeth: The Downtrends I’d Bet Could Bite Back
# Losers With Teeth: The Downtrends I’d Bet Could Bite Back I know where I’m posting. This is r/investing, not r wishfulthinking. The point here is not to spray tickers. It is to show a disciplined way to mine hated small caps for asymmetric risk when the story improves while …
New(ish) to investing. Currently 100% all in XEQT. Looking to buy gold ETF’s (Canadian)
New(ish) to investing. Currently 100% all in XEQT. Looking to buy gold ETF’s. I am not “good” at investing. I had some investments last year that were more just picking stocks of companies I thought I’d be interested in. I sold it all, stopped using my unregistered account and am …
Best plan for "trump accounts"?
What are the key differences between 529 plans, UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts, and Roth IRAs for minors, and which offers the best tax advantages for building a $1,000+ account for a child? What's the best plan for this? Just keep the 1k until age 18 and then roll it into our …
Using Tax Savings to Buy Land – Is This OK?
Hi everyone, I’m planning to use our 2025 tax savings, which total **$10,000**, to buy land in my home country. I found a piece of land for **$5,000**. My idea is to: 1. Pay **$5,000 to the IRS** toward our tax bill. 2. Use the remaining tax savings to buy …
Finally moved my project from eth to sol. its 2026 and the reality is just different now
Honestly, most eth vs sol debates are just people shouting about their bags. But after 3 years in the evm trenches, i just finished migrating my first dapp to solana. the decision was purely pragmatic. we’re in 2026, and the modular vs monolithic debate is pretty much over. the only …
Productive ways to use my phone at work (9h)?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for ideas on how to use my time on the phone in a more productive and meaningful way – ideally something that could generate a bit of extra income (nothing huge) or help me build real skills. I have a job where I can use my …