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Is it the industry standard for a full service broker-dealer charging 14% commission plus 20% profit after a stock goes public?
Hi all, I have an opportunity to invest in xAI. This is currently a private company, and not a publicly traded stock. The full service broker dealer is charging 14% commission off my initial investment. It is calculated in the purchase price. My “all in” cost is $47 for one …
Growth: Does no one know what the hell it means?
I think I will lose my mind if I hear this word again. First, I will take "no free lunch" style market efficiency to be true. This is because: 1. In the short term, price changes are random, only "predictable" with hindsight. 2. Active managers are not succesful at consistently …
Anyone else making these robotics bets?
In 2000 it was the internet, in the late 2000s we had the online shopping phase, 2010s FAANG stocks grew fast relative to the market, and in the past few years we have seen an AI boom, and a more recent quantum computing and space interest. I predict the next …
What are your thoughts on investing in St Helena?
It seems like there are plenty of opportunities for investments on this island. Land is cheap, labor is cheap and the climate is conducive to cash crops like coffee. The government is yearning for outside investment. They just recently got an airport. Thoughts? https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/St-Helena-Investment-Prospectus_April-2024.pdf
$JANX - I found the buyer of $JANXI - Using public information (Linkedin) lol - Worth the read.
There has been seem odd movement on Janux Therapeutics - I notice on Chedder Flow someone bought a $30 Strike worth $5.2Million bullish call. This original buy let off a few bells for me - Welcome to the Rabit hole. https://preview.redd.it/3i5vtke4oy1f1.jpg?width=1734&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5df507666888760e587d164e5e5c1e738a88e5cf So, I decided to check and see how many …
Seller financed land w/improvements; what's a reasonable 30yr IR?
A family member is selling a piece of grazing land with improvements; RV parking areas, arena, bathrooms and such to another family member (united states). What is a reasonable interest rate, realizing that this is a family member that they don't want to take advantage of? They've proposed 3.5% which …
Is coupons the best and stable way to get guaranteed returns ?
New investor here , would like to grow to start with a few million $ and idea is to grow it at a stable rate , less fuss towards a $10 m portfolio for retirement. I have a business and can juggle the capital between business and investments. I am …
Will Iceland benefit from Greenland's rising attention?
Greenland is getting a lot of attention lately with its minerals, Arctic location, and growing interest from the U S and EU. It made me wonder if Iceland might benefit too. [The Iceland Observer](https://icelandetf.com/news) talks about how Iceland is a small, stable, growing country with strong infrastructure, lots of renewable …
Labubu Dolls - The new Beanie Babies?
Has anyone heard about these things? My wife came in talking about how it's an absolute craze and she wants one. I kept telling her it's a stupid fad like beanie babies but she insists she wants one. Looking into it, these things are driving people **absolutely crazy** and it's …
Moody’s downgrades JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo in blow to U.S. banks
Moody’s Ratings on Monday downgraded the long-term ratings of several of America’s largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), and Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), citing weakened prospects of federal support following Friday’s U.S. sovereign downgrade. The move marks a rare blow to the …