Author: pluginever

  • Buffets 90/10

    Hi all, I’m very new to trading and it was suggested to follow buffet’s 90/10 plan. The idea of putting a bunch into stock index fund and 10% into government bonds is a little daunting. Can anyone elaborate to me being new what stock to buy to do so? I usually save my money but…

  • Looking for advice on stock portfolio

    Looking for some advice. I’m 37 and “legally” single. I’ve got an extra grand that I’d like to put back in my stock portfolio. Right now I work full time, own my home and have around $250K in my 401K. Wondering if I should add to my portfolio or reinvest in one of my current…

  • r/Stocks Daily Discussion Monday – Jul 08, 2024

    These daily discussions run from Monday to Friday including during our themed posts. Some helpful links: Finviz for charts, fundamentals, and aggregated news on individual stocks Bloomberg market news StreetInsider news: Market Check – Possibly why the market is doing what it's doing including sudden spikes/dips Reuters aggregated – Global news If you have a…

  • Analyst ratings

    I’m looking at ticket APTV. On one of my news feed it said the flowing: “Wolfe research adjusts price target on Aptiv to $89 from $101, maintains outperform rating.” My question is, why would an analyst have a lower price target yet not downgrade the rating? Is it saying this stock would outperform relative to…

  • How do I start investing?

    I know this might seem like such a dumb question but recently I've decided I want to start investing in order to make more money so I can move out and take my little sister with me. I remember learning about the stock market in school but it felt like so long ago and I…

  • Please help me choose a fund(s) – Enrolling into Employer 401k

    A little background in case I may be missing something that is crucial. I am 25 years old, going on to 26. I am now eligible to enroll in my employers 401k plan On the side, I have Acorns, which includes a general IRA, as well as a Roth IRA, and I also do my…

  • What happens to a stock when a company spins off a large size of its business?

    I was watching a video on YouTube (https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/06/26/how-youtube-beat-netflix-and-disney-in-the-streaming-wars.html) and it got me thinking what would happen stock-wise if Google and YouTube split. One logical thing would be to split GOOG into two tickers each having a value proportional to the value of the company they represent? Any recent precedent? Thanks!

  • JOBY long-term buy

    Because EVTOLs are awesome. These vehicles lift off and fly like helicopters but only with as much noise as a few leafblowers. They are sleek and aerodynamic looking, especially the design by JOBY. No other company has a sleek as design as JOBY. Really super cool stuff and I imagine the day these things are…

  • HUGE LOSS. Husband used Motley Fool to change my index funded retirement account to stock picking, help!

    About 2 years ago my husband changed my e-trade account to individual stocks from an index fund that he used the Motley Fool picks. The entire account is down 40%. Can you please take a look and give some advice? Am I best just holding or do I need to cut my losses and get…

  • Looking for opinions, Any opinion, on these 5 picks for an 8 year term. What would you do?

    What you you 8 year long if all, one or none? If all what % would you allot? Intel Equinox gold Paramount Toughbuilt Bitcoin The Very high risk roulette reward of toughbuilt is enticing, while I think Paramount and equinox present a more fool proof opportunity. Intel could also prove very successful in their turnaround.…