The good and bad from today

I saw nothing bad in my portfolio results today. Excited about 2025! Let's goooooo.

Bought me some TSLA today at $408.70, closed at $424.07. Shorted AAPL on 1/15/25 at $237.72 and covered today at $222.64. Not a bad week.

Currently holding some /NQ futures which should show some pop overnight with the run NFLX has delivered after hours.

My ROI on realized gain so far this year is around 18% so I'm complaining.

AAPL is a long hold, yes it's been down a lot the past two weeks but don't get discouraged.

I'm +5.41 YTD

My recent favorite pump-&-dump RGTI was a big win yesterday

Keep an eye on MSTR today

Looking like AVGO, PANW, and NVDA will be a big winners from today. I love buying stocks on a big dip and PANW recently got down to mid 160’s and now back up to mid 180’s

Yeah, baby. Well, I lied. I actually couldn't execute it. I have to backdoor it n a day or two. I did get $21,000 of VTI in my brokerage earlier though.

I think they're basically twins except VTI executes market price and VTSAX at the end of trading day. They might have slightly different holdings but I think they're pretty close.

The choice between VTI (Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF) and VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund) depends on your investment preferences, trading style, and financial circumstances. Both represent the same total stock market index and have nearly identical performance, but here’s a breakdown of their key differences to help you decide:

1. Fund Structure
• VTI (ETF):
• Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
• Trades like a stock during market hours, with prices fluctuating throughout the day.
• Offers more flexibility for active investors or those who want to trade during the day.
• No minimum investment—buy as little as one share (currently priced at market value).
• VTSAX (Mutual Fund):
• Mutual fund.
• Trades only at the end of the day, at the net asset value (NAV).
• Designed for buy-and-hold investors.
• Requires a $3,000 minimum investment (for most accounts).

2. Expense Ratios
• Both VTI and VTSAX have an expense ratio of 0.04%, meaning fees are negligible in both cases.

3. Transaction Fees
• VTI:
• Typically commission-free for most brokers.
• You may pay a bid-ask spread (though it’s usually small for VTI).
• VTSAX:
• No transaction fees if bought directly through Vanguard.

4. Dividend Reinvestment
• VTI:
• Dividends are paid out as cash, but you can opt for automatic reinvestment depending on your brokerage.
• VTSAX:
• Dividends are automatically reinvested unless you choose otherwise.

5. Tax Efficiency
• VTI:
• Slightly more tax-efficient due to the ETF structure, which allows in-kind redemptions to minimize capital gains distributions.
• VTSAX:
• Still very tax-efficient, but mutual funds may distribute more taxable capital gains than ETFs.

6. Accessibility
• VTI:
• Ideal for investors who don’t meet the $3,000 minimum for VTSAX.
• Available at most brokerage accounts.
• VTSAX:
• Requires a $3,000 minimum investment.

When to Choose VTI
• You want to invest with less than $3,000.
• You value intraday trading flexibility.
• You prefer ETFs or invest with brokers outside Vanguard.

When to Choose VTSAX
• You already meet the $3,000 minimum investment.
• You like the simplicity of mutual funds (automatic dividend reinvestment, NAV pricing).
• You prefer to stick with Vanguard’s ecosystem.

Both are excellent choices for broad stock market exposure, and the decision often comes down to convenience and preference.

Up 3.39% ytd

So you’re not keeping SOUN? Just playing IV and collecting premium?

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And then the best… NFLX up 125 AH

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Netflix is on a warpath.