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Hi ho Silver, AWAY...to $1k?????
Karel Mercx discusses his theory on Silver's potential to $1k and why silver's run may be far from over. From discussing the[ DOW/Gold ratio along with the Gold/Silver ratio](https://x.com/KarelMercx/status/2023049691064078705?s=20) to [reckless futures cowboys to the physical availability of silver itself](https://x.com/KarelMercx/status/2020166396605252069?s=20), he makes a compelling case as to why investing in …
Webull or Moomoo brokerage
Both seem so similar, any tips deciding between Webull offers free ETF's, and tiny amounts for trading shares. with a pretty good global reach. Moomoo offers $3 per trade with ETF's and shares (AUS Market). and $1 per trade with shares ETF's, and fractional shares (US Market). However for $10 …
Steering away from options, want some help
So as you can read from the title, I am steering away from options and want to invest in shares. How do you guys pick what shares you are going to buy, lets say you have 3k to start off. I already have a roth ira set aside for etf …
Roth IRA: am I doing too much
Alright, give it to me straight, am I doing too much? After reading through too many threads and tinkering, I have set my Roth IRA to 50% AVUS, 35% AVNM, 10% SPMO, 5% IDMO. I am a fan of the slight factor tilts on broad indexes and over time, I …
What are people doing as far as cash positions? Are you fully invested? Raising cash, and if so how much (5%, 10%, 20%, more)?
The buffet indicator (normally he sells at 120%) is now at 220%. Berkshire has $320 billion in cash and has been a net seller over the last 2 years. Should we all be raising cash for whatever correction is coming? Especially if you are 10 or less years from retirement.
Tomorrow: US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva – Will Oil Explode or Crash Hard?
Tomorrow, Tuesday February 17, 2026, in Geneva: second round of indirect US-Iran negotiations on the nuclear program, still mediated by Oman. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is already on site since yesterday. He met IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi and the Omani Foreign Minister. On the US side, expect Steve …
Will AI's effect on employment render the Fed useless?
The Fed's dual mandate is: maximum employment, stable prices (aiming for 2% long-term inflation), and moderate long-term interest rates. The fed does this primarily with the federal funds rate and QE/QT. AI's goal is to significantly eliminate the need for labor. So, what if: when unemployment rises due to AI …
Huge market crash or great reset coming?
Since fear is constantly being pumped, even during nice minor uptrends, there are always people who say “something is about to happen.” Someone out there always says we are in a bubble, that a crash is coming soon, etc. I only know one thing: these people can’t foresee the future …
Mid term results effect on stock market?
With the mid terms at the end of the year, with the results going either ways what kind of an effect would it have on the stock market? How do you personally think the midterms will impact markets (volatility, sector rotation, rally, pullback, etc.)? Are you making any changes to …
VICI having $17B in debt. Does the 61.7% FCF margin make it okay?
Been looking at REITs lately and VICI's numbers caught me off guard a bit. 61.7% free cash flow margin. Every quarter for the past 5 quarters they're pulling between $577M and $643M like it's nothing. S&P 500 median is 14.1% btw. But then the 17.1B in debt with only $524M …