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Am I a pussy for not investing in individual stocks?
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:13 pm
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:13 pm
I've always only done a DCA approach into a basket of ETFs.
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Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:22 pm to FAT SEXY
To each his own. ETF's a cost-effective way to invest on a regular basis.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:28 pm to FAT SEXY
No, if you're comfortable with what you're doing then it's for you and works for you
Straying away and testing your risk appetite can be a very expensive lesson to learn
Straying away and testing your risk appetite can be a very expensive lesson to learn
This post was edited on 7/18/25 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:33 pm to FAT SEXY
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I've always only done a DCA approach into a basket of ETFs.
I tried for a little bit but I suck at it. I’ve got enough invested at 44 that if I play it safe I’ll be more than fine vs trying to get the big hit or higher gains.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:58 pm to Rize
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I tried for a little bit but I suck at it.
Much like gambling, I don’t have the time or the interest to constantly browse for edges.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 11:22 pm to cubsfan5150
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Much like gambling, I don’t have the time or the interest to constantly browse for edges.
Me either. I bought SLI because of this board and got in at $12 something
Posted on 7/18/25 at 11:44 pm to Rize
Just keep riding it!
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:51 am to FAT SEXY
Invest in asset classes as opposed to specifics within an asset class .
Posted on 7/19/25 at 5:27 am to FAT SEXY
Pussy is undefeated so there are worse things to be as an investor.
But IF you are not using margin to create leverage on options to short or go big long on a stock with no sales, earnings or dividends and massive debt, then you are never going to get uber rich.
But IF you are not using margin to create leverage on options to short or go big long on a stock with no sales, earnings or dividends and massive debt, then you are never going to get uber rich.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 5:30 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 7:26 am to FAT SEXY
no.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 7:28 am to FAT SEXY
Yes, yes you are
Posted on 7/19/25 at 8:07 am to FAT SEXY
One advisor I have is ETF/Mutual funds all the way. The other is 80% individual stocks.
The individual stock account is way more exciting to look at. Right now they are killing it.
The mutual funds/ETF's are doing fine, but they are boring.
I made several individual trades myself. Besides AMEX and RTX, I have lost my arse. Good thing out of it were the losses to offset taxes once I sold. It humbled me and now I give more money to the individual stock advisor.
I did tell that advisor a year ago that I wanted to invest in nuclear, and she did in several companies she researched, but there was little information and no recommendation on it. She had to make a disclaimer, but they are all up 30-50%.
Nothing wrong with what you are doing. Its all about your comfort level and what you are happily willing to lose.
The individual stock account is way more exciting to look at. Right now they are killing it.
The mutual funds/ETF's are doing fine, but they are boring.
I made several individual trades myself. Besides AMEX and RTX, I have lost my arse. Good thing out of it were the losses to offset taxes once I sold. It humbled me and now I give more money to the individual stock advisor.
I did tell that advisor a year ago that I wanted to invest in nuclear, and she did in several companies she researched, but there was little information and no recommendation on it. She had to make a disclaimer, but they are all up 30-50%.
Nothing wrong with what you are doing. Its all about your comfort level and what you are happily willing to lose.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 8:12 am to FAT SEXY
No. Every mutual fund I’ve invested in has made good money.
I’ve dabbled in individual stocks and lost money on a good half of them. My only real win was buying a small amount of NVDIA (so far).
I’ve dabbled in individual stocks and lost money on a good half of them. My only real win was buying a small amount of NVDIA (so far).
Posted on 7/19/25 at 8:51 am to FAT SEXY
Yes
ETFs are welfare for the middle class
It’s a fake line that goes up while everything else around you gets hollowed out to give you the illusion that you aren’t being left behind by income inequality and keep you from revolting
The “poor” in this country get free housing amongst all their friends and unlimited steak and crab legs
The rich live on plantations with indentured servants
What does the middle class that does all the work in this country get for retirement? Not a pension, that’s socialism. Instead you get to put money from your paycheck into a Ponzi scheme financed by inflation. It’s not so bad that inflation went up 40% in 5 years because your portfolio went up 30%! Makes you not even mind that your tax dollars primarily go into the coffers of corporations and hostile nations
The last time the middle class got tired of excessive taxation and did something about it the federal government sent an army of immigrants to burn everything. Which is sort of happening now if you think about it
I’m not saying that ETFs are bad but you should know what you’re dealing with. Also rich people don’t invest in them if that tells you anything
ETFs are welfare for the middle class
It’s a fake line that goes up while everything else around you gets hollowed out to give you the illusion that you aren’t being left behind by income inequality and keep you from revolting
The “poor” in this country get free housing amongst all their friends and unlimited steak and crab legs
The rich live on plantations with indentured servants
What does the middle class that does all the work in this country get for retirement? Not a pension, that’s socialism. Instead you get to put money from your paycheck into a Ponzi scheme financed by inflation. It’s not so bad that inflation went up 40% in 5 years because your portfolio went up 30%! Makes you not even mind that your tax dollars primarily go into the coffers of corporations and hostile nations
The last time the middle class got tired of excessive taxation and did something about it the federal government sent an army of immigrants to burn everything. Which is sort of happening now if you think about it
I’m not saying that ETFs are bad but you should know what you’re dealing with. Also rich people don’t invest in them if that tells you anything
This post was edited on 7/20/25 at 10:41 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 8:53 am to Rize
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Me either. I bought SLI because of this board and got in at $12 something
That’s your fault for not buying sub 1.50
If a thread on here has more than 4 posts you’re already too late
ETA: buy open
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 8:54 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 9:33 am to cubsfan5150
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Much like gambling, I don’t have the time or the interest to constantly browse for edges.
This was me. I tried it and quickly realized I didn't have the time investment to stay on top of it
Posted on 7/19/25 at 9:35 am to HailToTheChiz
I blew up 2 account gambling on stocks and options . Not for me. Maybe you have better luck.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 9:49 am to FAT SEXY
Scared money don't make money
Posted on 7/19/25 at 10:05 am to FAT SEXY
Yes and no. I have owned many stocks over the years but am now down to two.
In the long run it is hard to beat the overall market...but if you picked the right stock, Apple, etc. then your individual stock was the right choice.
In the long run it is hard to beat the overall market...but if you picked the right stock, Apple, etc. then your individual stock was the right choice.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 10:06 am to FAT SEXY
Low cost index fund investing is the smartest path for investing. If you aren't building the core of your portfolio around those than there is a 99% chance over the long haul you are under performing.
Retail and professional traders suck at stock picking and timing the market over the long haul
Retail and professional traders suck at stock picking and timing the market over the long haul
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