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Is it really that hard to beat the S&P 500?
Is it really that hard? If you invest in blue chip stocks, or leading companies in trending industries you would surely beat the S&P 500. I could put money in NVIDIA, VSTRA, BYD and a year from now I’d probably beat it. So then why do people say it’s so …
UNH - The bottom is in, time to get long
Three Insiders bought $1.6M worth of shares around 260-278 on Fri 5/16, and when the report hit the wires, UNH spiked up 9% intraday off just that one piece of news. Now 2 days later, Sun 5/18, we learn that later the same day, the CEO BOUGHT $25M WORTH OF …
Who watches the international exchanges?
I'm not in America, but I keep an eye on the S&P because of course. I downloaded an app the shows when markets open/close in my local time, and noticed something interesting: all the major exchanges trade before the NY/Toronto exchanges. I kind of knew this because I find out …
Think and Grow Rich, Garbage?
I have read several books on money like psychology of money, rich dad poor dad, 4-hour week, and the richest man in babylon. Think and grow just feels garbage (I am sorry). There are tons of nonsense (I am in page 178). Many people say that is a great book …
International mutual funds question.
Ok, I have bought US based mutual funds for my US 401k and personal savings. I have done well over the years. Question: if I invest in a mutual fund that invests outside the US, such as a Vanguard international fund, will that fund reflect any foreign currency change against …
Paying for Overconsumption: The World Is About to Tell America What it Really Thinks
I’m calling my shot. The US Treasury market will crash tomorrow. America has overleveraged its technological development, using tech to pursue profit rather than productivity, and there is no place that is more prevalent than the US bond market. Here’s why and how it will happen: * High frequency trading …
Saving for marriage and buying a house
My husband (32) and I (28) been married for 2 years, but haven’t had a wedding ceremony and are still renting in Northern Virginia. My husband has invested almost all savings into 401(k) and Roth IRA (~$80k — not easily accessible). There’s $30k in stocks, which can be withdrawn for …
does self studying economics help with investing?
hey guys I want to be a better investor and I am pretty young. i was wondering whether studying macroeconomics specifically would help me with discovering strategies/predicting the markets. if there are any free resources please share let me know. thanks!
When you say "I have X% in cash" does that include Emergency Fund or no?
Is there a consistent standard here? Do you include the emergency fund in the numerator/denominator, or keep that separate? In other words, if you had $100k emergency fund in cash, $100K in investments in the market, and $100K in a HYSA (not saying this is advisable, just trying to keep …
Are there any successful finance billionaires who did not attend top universities?
When you look at finance billionaires, hedge fund founders, private equity giants, or investment moguls, it seems like nearly all of them come from Ivy League schools or other elite universities around the world. Is there a real correlation between university prestige and financial success in this industry? Or are …