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Buffett is a value investor. Reduced his position in AAPL not sold it completely. Market has had a great run so probably forecasting a correction. AAPL just announced a huge buyback program. ...
Can be lucrative but never a free lunch. Just understand what is the underlying assets you’re investing. Many times investors in these deals if they don’t perform have capital calls. Don’t make the capital call and it reduces your ownership. ...

re: Walker HS Baseball coach arrested

Posted by kaaj24 on 5/2/24 at 6:16 pm
Always wrinkles to the story. If he’s innocent it should be able to prove it pretty easy....
I’m focused on domestic market since more globalization now. Get diversified because of multinationals. I wouldn’t put more than 10% at most. Probably 5%...

re: Developing commercial properties

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/28/24 at 8:26 am
Be careful with commercial real estate. Class A properties tend to be resilient in the current market but a lot commercial space is in a world of hurt as occupancy is not where it needs to be and many buildings are going to have to refinance into higher interest rates. Lower occupancy plus higher...
If you’re only going to own one franchise it’s like buying a job for yourself. If you have to tie a lot of money in it just to work your tail off take that into your calculation as well....

re: Eating out vs in since Covid

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/21/24 at 10:04 pm
I’m eating out less due to the cost. However, the shitty service makes the dining experience less enjoyable and don’t feel like spending a fortune to not get decent service....

3 days in a Ireland

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/21/24 at 7:32 am
Going to be in Ireland for 3 days in July. Realize can’t see everything on the Island. Flying/starting in Dublin. What would you prioritize? Advise renting a car or train to different parts of the Island?...

re: Boston for our 20th

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/21/24 at 7:29 am
Fenway if baseball fan...
Market was frothy. Pullbacks are expected when you hit all time highs. If you are invested for the long term nothing to see here....

re: Japan’s Nikkei plunges 3%

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/19/24 at 6:44 am
I don’t think the limited strikes are that big of deal as of now. Price targets are resetting because of interest rates and realization that interest rate cuts aren’t coming. Earning season next week will give some indication of where the market may go....

re: Boeing?

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/13/24 at 6:14 pm
I no longer buy stocks on weakness. They have bad organizational culture. It’s one thing to produce poorly made apparel. Lack of safety in planes can kill people. The fact that they’ve deprioritized safety is terrible given their product....
Not shocking. I think any person buying good and services in the real world knew that inflation is still lingering. Getting better than what it was before 1 year ago but still a problem....
Remember. No matter how hot they are someone is tired of their shite...

re: Black Crowes tonight

Posted by kaaj24 on 4/7/24 at 9:52 am
Great show. Love that setlist are different each night. Makes you feel likes it’s a unique event. Only played about 1 1/2 hours is my only gripe...
I definitely think at minimum you have to use skepticism when reviewing reports from the government. I follow what the large institutional investors are doing as I believe they see through the crap as they’re able to analyze independent metrics that I don't have time to digest. I’m hoping th...
Having no debt/mortgage, not having to contribute for retirement will reduce your needed spend in retirement. I go by 25 times income as my gauge of retirement readiness ...
It’s best to pick an investment philosophy and stick to your guns. Sometimes it’s hard with swings going up or down. Very few people are able to time market correctly. ...
If you can stomach 10 or 20% declines without flinching lump sum. DCA will give you piece of mind if you can’t handle market swings ...