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How much has your investment account recovered since the early April lows? And deciphering the “pain” statement.
As a newish investor in at least brokerage at least (based on an inheritance), I was cursing in early April like some others when my account had gone from 18% gains to a low point of about a 3% loss. Up to that point, I was somewhat satisfied that I …
Can i retire now ? 35M with a $500K portfolio
I have about $500K in stocks and they make around 10-15 % every year and i dont think i need more than 50K an year to survive in a country thats not US. My Portfolio made over $60K YTD and i am happy with it and kinda tired already with …
UNH FAIL. Bought at 450$. Anyone else? What do we do??
Please tell me I'm not the only person that bought UnitedHealth at $450. It almost hurts feeling like a loser when every other stock is exploding more than the hurt I feel from losing the money. Right now I'm doing what any stubborn investor would do and just buying more …
Explanation of FF’s 5 Factors
Hello, I would very much appreciate an explanation of Fama-French 5 factors in their 5 factor model. Also, I’m a little bit confused because I’ve seen factor ETFs that don’t seem to match any of the 5 factors of FFs model - low volatility, quality, and momentum to name a …
What Do You Consider To Be Financially Literate?
I've seen multiple statements made in multiple places, forums, subs and even in-person events that made me scratch my head from people who claimed to be financially literate. What I've noticed is that unlike reading literacy, which is well established and measurable, financial literacy is almost mystical as a term …
Anyone actually seen a return from Grove Gallery Ltd, or is it just me still waiting?
I invested through Grove Gallery Ltd about three years ago. At the time, I was told I’d need to hold the artwork for two years, then there’d be a collector show and the work would be sold. That was the plan — but over a year ago I asked to …
The emotional chaos of selling a stock that’s ripping - Advice on taking profits
I don’t think enough people talk about how hard it is to sell when you’re actually up big on a position. Everyone’s always focused on the entry. What’s the next 5x? What are you buying? But honestly, I’ve found the real challenge is knowing what to do once something you …
Buying a corporate bond and getting out of a money market fund thoughts?
I’ve got some extra cash that im holding in a money market fund yielding 4.25%. I want to be conservative with it as I have plenty in the stock market. What are the thoughts on buying an investment grade 2027 callable corporate bank bond at 6% buying it at par …
Whats wrong with passive investing. Seems low stress to me.
No one can time or out guess the market in my opinion. So what wrong with just buy the S&P 500 and hold. Live life like you want, no fuss, no worry, NO Stressing, and if you need a cash infusion in retirement, just sell what you need that month. …
Thoughts on BRK-B? Get more?
So what do you think of this? Why it's not so popular? I believe in Warren and it seems it did better the S&P00. It dropped recently, purchasing more is a good idea? I have BRK, QQQM, SPLG and APPle for long term. Any other good suggestions are welcome