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Question About Investing in PTY
Greetings, I'm seeking advice regarding my investment in PTY. I currently hold 4,015 shares in my Vanguard brokerage account, with a value of $51,315.70. I'm down $10,505.66 since I bought 1,838 shares at $17.90 in December of 2021. The dividends are reinvested. I also have 67k in a Vanguard Cash …
buying the dip with emergency fund/extra savings in the current situation
I have £5000 in a high interest savings account as an emergency fund, and the same amount in the SP500 + some other stocks. Obviously with the recent drop it seems like a no brainer to get in at a discounted price. Should I invest all my savings in the …
Don't like how our broker treated us
I think he is a broker. He handles our investments in a large investment company. We decided we wanted to pull our investments because we are seriously worried about them as they are literally our only savings. Our broker tried talking to us and saying he's been in the business …
My Take on the Happenings
Thought I’d throw my opinion out there on what’s happening. I’m 39 years old and have been investing consistently since 2009. I lucked out on when I began investing and the bull run that I’ve lived in. Because of the large amount of gains I’ve experienced, this drop would have …
Days like today should remind you why, no matter how smart or connected you are, you should use a professional advisor.
I had a conversation with my advisor back in August and basically said I wanted to go from long positions to short positions if not neutral before the election, as I saw market turmoil to be inevitable regardless of who we elected because well, the casino is broken. Anyway, my …
Current Investments vs Future
30 years until retirement. Thoughts on keeping current investments as they stand now (2060 fund) and any new money into a money market fund until things are a bit less crazy? Less on timing the market, more on not trusting any of Trumps policies over the next few months (or …
Why You Always Need Some Sideline Cash (Emergency Fund)
Many are always advising younger investors to set up their emergency fund first before investing anything. I am one of those. Anyone with the ability to invest in the markets also has the ability to have set up a emergency fund or a savings fund . Call it whatever you …
Excess Roth Contribution in 2024
Doing my taxes and realizing I screwed myself by starting a Roth IRA in 2024. Apparently my wife and I's combined income is now over the limit since she got a new job last year (about $240K combined after pre-tax deductions). I contributed $3,500, which is now well under $3,000 …
Anyone ever notice this happen when you post about investments?
It seems not just on Reddit but on other social media platforms, many times when you make a post about investing strategies or individual investments, you will sometimes see replies and responses during the day, but the majority of interaction with your post occurs just after the closing bell when …
Wait till the bottom crashes out to complete 401k rollover or do it now?
I requested a rollover to my 401k right before the tariffs hit. Should I wait until the market really crashes out before sending it to my new 401k or is there some hidden disadvantage to not sending it now? (i also am not sure if I must send it to …