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Stock Thread 2018

byke said:
I think that if institutions really were buying up large chunks at $41.80, then it wouldn't be at $41.80.
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They purchased 600,000 shares and it went up two cents. The cap is stil $42

At one point a JPMorgan purchased enough shares to drive it over the $42 price when there was a thought they would compete with the private firm but that settled back down once the go-sale period ended.
 
I think she is asking because California just regulated all new construction must have solar panels. Starts in 2020 I think.
 
Aurora Cannabis just bought MedReleaf in a $2.3 bil deal. Pot Stocks coming back, getting ready for July/August legalization in Canada.

Supreme court today said sports betting is legal and states can regulate individually.

I'm anticipating the legalization of pot nationally soon to. The Gov't wants people to drink, get high and then spend their $$$ betting :laughing

....but also take away their 2a rights Sorry, had to get a tiny political.
 
There are exemptions to the requirement to have solar on new consruction in California. If the house is shaded for example, exempt. Many homes also face east-west and can be said to have shaded roof area a majority of the time.

The requirement is almost surely to be challenged in the courts for lots of reasons. It won't have much impact on opportunity.

That said, solar stocks should do nicely until fuel cell tech has a breakthrough and changes the entire game. It isn't just for cars, lots of development going into fixed location fuel cell to provide electricity to buildings.
 
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i like the first guy's advice the most, conservative like me ... the way they have the interviewed ordered, i value what the ones at the beginning are saying ... what about you?




and no, i don't ever want to have technology (Alexa) start my car or have any control over my vehicle, ever ...
 
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Going to invest a good portion of my savings into the market and let it ride for about 2 years. Hoping by then, I'll have a good amount of money to put a down payment for a small home. Question is, what sort of other investments should I consider that would give me a decent return without having to pay a buttload of taxes when I withdrawl. So far I'm only thinking about investing in the market. I'm looking at FB, BABA, BIDU, CRM, WB, MU, V, MA, or BA.
At first I was thinking I should just invest in some ETF's like VHDYX, SCHV, VIHIX, FSIVX, SCHD, VOO, or SPY as long term investment. Would be great if I could get some advice on what you would do or what you think? Thanks.
 
The stock market is probably second only to the lottery as the great hope of an easy windfall.
Making a good amount of money in only 2 years is a lofty wish. Few pros could make that happen and none of them could guarantee it.
The changes are just as good that you’d lose a good amount of money over a 2 year period.
 
Stocks are not where I'd put money that I needed only 2 years later. Especially individual company stocks. You may have done your homework and think those companies can only go up, but what happens if you're wrong?

Is buying a home in 2 years a firm goal? Could you still do it even if those particular stocks crashed and you lost say 20-30% of your savings? If yes, feel free to take the risk if you think you're right..... but if not, I wouldn't do it. I would buy ETF's instead, as well as a CD for conservative return.

As for taxes, that's the last thing you should worry about, since there's no way around it. You'd pay taxes on any gains you experience when you cash out 2 years from now.
 
No way I'd buy with a short 2yr hold right now.
 
Yeah, I was being highly optimistic with 2 years worth of gains in the market. Think I'll go with the more conservative approach and invest in some ETF's instead then. I've heard of CD's but what exactly are those and do I purchase them from banks? How long do I have to hold onto a cd before I can cash out? Guess I'll continue to rent and focus on my retirement then.
 
The stock market is not the place for money you're going to need in 2-5 years. ESPECIALLY not individual stocks. Bank CD's can be purchased with a maturity date that aligns with your expected needs, anything from 6 months to ten years (?) Is available.
 
For CD's, you can pick from several different lengths of term. But don't open one at a walk-in bank, their rates suck. Look online. Currently I would go with Ally, PurePoint, or Synchrony Bank...…..they offer 2.3% to 2.5% on 1-2 year CD's

You should read the fine print to understand withdrawal penalties and transfer fees.
 
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StuckIn3rd said:
Yeah, I was being highly optimistic with 2 years worth of gains in the market. Think I'll go with the more conservative approach and invest in some ETF's instead then. I've heard of CD's but what exactly are those and do I purchase them from banks? How long do I have to hold onto a cd before I can cash out? Guess I'll continue to rent and focus on my retirement then.
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You realize ETFs are stocks right? It’s unlikly you will make any serious profit in two years on the stock market, so if you need a down payment that soon do something guaranteed.
 
does anyone remember the beginning of March? that was a rocky ride. there was no telling when the volatility would subside.


from someone who has a 14% return on SPY (an ETF) over a 2 1/2-yr period, i'd still be conservative with down payment money and just lock it into a CD with a 2-yr horizon.
 
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