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It may pop a bit more at open BUT Taking a NICE profit is better than waiting a bit and the possibility of profit takers jumping in and dropping it IF even for short term.
Bought at $114 and sold at $142.

Now to see if I can get a bit more out of Apple. I hate to sell it at $200 when it was at $250 not long ago. But don’t see it getting back there for a long time.
 

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Thinking I’m going to take my win on Nvidia at open🤔 take that 20% run with all the tariff talks. And it’s not far off all time highs.
Sometimes is a very tough decision to take profits…

In the end, thats what this is all about…

I regret taking profits on PLTR… I truly do. But that profit $$$ is how I got my NVDA Position, which diversivied that account…Which may be better for my portfolio over the long haul. I just wished I had a crystal ball that wasn’t so foggy/broken…

THe question for me… is should I take some profits on NVDA? Or just sell all of it and hope it retreats further and swing trade it???

I should probably just hold…
 

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I just dumped my SMR. By the time t executed it dropped about 2% but still came out about 7 1/2%.😁
I became familiar with this company about a year ago, but it fell off my radar. I’ll put it back on for the long-haul as I think this is the solution to a lot of our energy problems. But what do I know?
 

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Sometimes is a very tough decision to take profits…

In the end, thats what this is all about…

I regret taking profits on PLTR… I truly do. But that profit $$$ is how I got my NVDA Position, which diversivied that account…Which may be better for my portfolio over the long haul. I just wished I had a crystal ball that wasn’t so foggy/broken…

THe question for me… is should I take some profits on NVDA? Or just sell all of it and hope it retreats further and swing trade it???

I should probably just hold…
Tough decision for sure, I personally would take the profit when it was up 8.50 this am and wait for the dips and buy more back when I felt the timing was right (if it dips that is), but you know me and how I trade. I have done that so many times selling a good stock, taking a decent profit then it skyrockets but I always used the proceeds to buy another profitable stock so I can't complain but we always go back to the Should have Held it thoughts on something we sold that ended up doing very well. lol.
 

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Tough decision for sure, I personally would take the profit when it was up 8.50 this am and wait for the dips and buy more back when I felt the timing was right (if it dips that is), but you know me and how I trade. I have done that so many times selling a good stock, taking a decent profit then it skyrockets but I always used the proceeds to buy another profitable stock so I can't complain but we always go back to the Should have Held it thoughts on something we sold that ended up doing very well. lol.
That’s what I have to learn also. I want to hold and watch it go for the fence. But base hits win the game. I’m learning 😂
 

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Sometimes is a very tough decision to take profits…

In the end, thats what this is all about…

I regret taking profits on PLTR… I truly do. But that profit $$$ is how I got my NVDA Position, which diversivied that account…Which may be better for my portfolio over the long haul. I just wished I had a crystal ball that wasn’t so foggy/broken…

THe question for me… is should I take some profits on NVDA? Or just sell all of it and hope it retreats further and swing trade it???

I should probably just hold…
For me I think I got a good return given the back and forth tariff talk. If there were no tariffs I would hold.

Now I have a good amount of powder if we get another big dip.
 

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For me I think I got a good return given the back and forth tariff talk. If there were no tariffs I would hold.

Now I have a good amount of powder if we get another big dip.
Gotta have $$$ ready to spend when opportunities come up. If not, you typically miss them, which cost ya money in the long run..

No matter how many times I tell myself this… Its really hard to not go all in sometimes…

Right now, I have I am looking for another position, but not in a hurry. Been playing with high dividend ETFs, to get a better feel for them. They are some strange beasts to fully grasp/trust… Thats for sure.…
 

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From Trump about an hour ago


Two weeks ago China was in grave economic danger! The very high Tariffs I set made it virtually impossible for China to TRADE into the United States marketplace which is, by far, number one in the World. We went, in effect, COLD TURKEY with China, and it was devastating for them. Many factories closed and there was, to put it mildly, “civil unrest.” I saw what was happening and didn’t like it, for them, not for us. I made a FAST DEAL with China in order to save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad situation, and I didn’t want to see that happen. Because of this deal, everything quickly stabilized and China got back to business as usual. Everybody was happy! That is the good news!!! The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!
 

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From Trump about an hour ago


Two weeks ago China was in grave economic danger! The very high Tariffs I set made it virtually impossible for China to TRADE into the United States marketplace which is, by far, number one in the World. We went, in effect, COLD TURKEY with China, and it was devastating for them. Many factories closed and there was, to put it mildly, “civil unrest.” I saw what was happening and didn’t like it, for them, not for us. I made a FAST DEAL with China in order to save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad situation, and I didn’t want to see that happen. Because of this deal, everything quickly stabilized and China got back to business as usual. Everybody was happy! That is the good news!!! The bad news is that China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!

:rolleyes:
 

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I think PLTR announced something new with the federal gov concerning some kind of surveillance technology
 

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PLTR is ripping. But why? I made more on this Palantir run this morning then my whole Nvidia position I sold yesterday lol
Trump is going to use PLTR to assist in data collection for National Security, not sure how big of a contract or to what level but it may be a great buy if it pulls back from profit takers (like me lol). I would be a MASSIVE buyer again at 109-112 if it ever gets that low again just for short term pops. Also I read a crap load of CALL options being bought driving the price up. Not sure which has more effect on the stock.
 

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I just hope Trump doesn't get pissed off and says 145% tariffs back on for China. Things are not going his way right now.
 

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I just hope Trump doesn't get pissed off and says 145% tariffs back on for China. Things are not going his way right now.
He just might towards the market close. Lol

I would get out of all the trade stocks today as who knows what the weekend brings
 

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PLTR is ripping. But why? I made more on this Palantir run this morning then my whole Nvidia position I sold yesterday lol
Yeah… my first thought was, but where the positions the same $$$ size?
No.. you dont need to answer that question publically…
Thats just what came to my mind…

IMHO.
PLTR - To the fucking MOON BABY… the more and more I learn about this company, the more I am confident in my position and where I think its headed (2x, 4x or higher from current price).

Saying the above… This stock has proven that is can drop 50% in a hurry (which it has done a few times). For those of you who want in. Do not buy it at these levels, unless you have a long term DCA (dollar cost average) investment strategy on it, for a very long term hold…

Or… Start saving $$$ and get ready for the next time it drops 25% or more. I am confident that will happen the moment they have one hiccup on earnings… Then get a 25% position and stage your way into it on the recovery to its 52 week high…. Thats the safest bet in my opinion….

For those of us who are up 420% (yes that is bragging) on their PLTR positions…. I will most likely hold for many years. But I am also considering a modified hold strategy. Selling off 50% at the peaks… re investing those profits on valley’s (sell off’s), to see if I can get higher gains than just buy and hold. The pro to that strategy is if it truly has big swings a few times a year, then it could pay off big time. The cons is if it just does a slower upward trajectory, without big sell offs, then I could miss out on some significant gains. I have not made up my mind yet. But I will say one thing. PLTR is my #1 Stock and will be for a long time.

NVDA is probably my #2 stock, but I do not think they can repeat their last 2 years, because they have matured into a huge behemoth thats literally hitting the Global manufacturing capacity of the Chips, that they need. Meaning even if their demand quaduples, does not mean they can meet their customers needs with delivery’s, demand is higher than supply, limiting growth potential.
 

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IMHO.
PLTR - To the fucking MOON BABY… the more and more I learn about this company, the more I am confident in my position and where I think its headed (2x, 4x or higher from current price).

Saying the above… This stock has proven that is can drop 50% in a hurry (which it has done a few times). For those of you who want in. Do not buy it at these levels, unless you have a long term DCA (dollar cost average) investment strategy on it, for a very long term hold…

Or… Start saving $$$ and get ready for the next time it drops 25% or more. I am confident that will happen the moment they have one hiccup on earnings… Then get a 25% position and stage your way into it on the recovery to its 52 week high…. Thats the safest bet in my opinion….

NVDA is probably my #2 stock, but I do not think they can repeat their last 2 years, because they have matured into a huge behemoth thats literally hitting the Global manufacturing capacity of the Chips, that they need. Meaning even if their demand quaduples, does not mean they can meet their customers needs with delivery’s, demand is higher than supply, limiting growth potential.
I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU ON THIS.... If PLTR drops 25% or more I won't be putting on my sneakers to go shopping, I will be putting on the waders because I will be going in DEEP. I believe it is one of the most under valued stock no where near its top. (for long term holders).

NVDA I also agree 100%, I doubt it will repeat its amazing rise as it did this past few years. That said, depending on all these Tariff ups and downs and what the outcome is I think it is one of the best stocks out there for both short and long term investors as well.

Many more great stocks that will rise and fall depending on the market mood, consumer sentiment, job numbers, elections, etc etc etc...
 

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I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU ON THIS.... If PLTR drops 25% or more I won't be putting on my sneakers to go shopping, I will be putting on the waders because I will be going in DEEP. I believe it is one of the most under valued stock no where near its top. (for long term holders).

NVDA I also agree 100%, I doubt it will repeat its amazing rise as it did this past few years. That said, depending on all these Tariff ups and downs and what the outcome is I think it is one of the best stocks out there for both short and long term investors as well.

Many more great stocks that will rise and fall depending on the market mood, consumer sentiment, job numbers, elections, etc etc etc...
I have been thinking for a while about growing a pair and jumping in deep on some of my buys.

I have done well over the last 5yrs so I’m in the green. I think it’s time to find a spot and go big and chase a big win.

So I am in search of my waders as well.
 

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I have been thinking for a while about growing a pair and jumping in deep on some of my buys.

I have done well over the last 5yrs so I’m in the green. I think it’s time to find a spot and go big and chase a big win.

So I am in search of my waders as well.
GREEN is always GREAT :)
 

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For all you guys that crunch numbers and pay attention to details more than me.

Why have I always been told TQQQ is not a viable long term play? You would be betting that the market will go up which historically it does. So why not drop your long term money there?
 

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For all you guys that crunch numbers and pay attention to details more than me.

Why have I always been told TQQQ is not a viable long term play? You would be betting that the market will go up which historically it does. So why not drop your long term money there?
I believe because it’s leveraged it wins bigger but loses bigger as well.

Vs.

QQQ follows the market for better or worse.
 

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I believe because it’s leveraged it wins bigger but loses bigger as well.

Vs.

QQQ follows the market for better or worse.
Yes but bottom line is the market historically goes up long term. Has its ups/downs but LT you just ride it out. If you ride out and in fact history repeats you are up 3X. Thats why I think it might be a good option to throw your LT money in there.
 

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For all you guys that crunch numbers and pay attention to details more than me.

Why have I always been told TQQQ is not a viable long term play? You would be betting that the market will go up which historically it does. So why not drop your long term money there?
For me I need growth as I don’t have much. So I need to take risk to make gains. Take Palantir for instances I ate a shit sandwich for a few years and now I’m up 245%. TQQQ SPY and VUG are for parking your winnings.
 

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For me I need growth as I don’t have much. So I need to take risk to make gains. Take Palantir for instances I ate a shit sandwich for a few years and now I’m up 245%. TQQQ SPY and VUG are for parking your winnings.
In gambling terms...lol....it pays off 3-1
 

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Yes but bottom line is the market historically goes up long term. Has its ups/downs but LT you just ride it out. If you ride out and in fact history repeats you are up 3X. Thats why I think it might be a good option to throw your LT money in there.
So on a flat day it typically loses money because of the leverage.

And on a sell off it really suffers so you eat up a bunch of liquidity.

Hopefully someone smarter than me can explain it.

You basically only make good money when it’s pumping up.
 

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5 and 10 year returns

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So on a flat day it typically loses money because of the leverage.

And on a sell off it really suffers so you eat up a bunch of liquidity.

Hopefully someone smarter than me can explain it.

You basically only make good money when it’s pumping up.
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In gambling terms...lol....it pays off 3-1
Not sure about 3-1 but that’s the idea of it.

Look of it this way.

I started with $25,000 in 2020 if input it all in VUG I would have $50,000 Roughly.

I chose to take risk along the way. With wins and loses. Right now I’m at $90,000 ish. My goal was to get $75,000 when my oldest turned 18. She is almost 16. So the gamble paid off. And I’m moving money towards VUG so I don’t piss it all away.
 

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I am talking LT and not a daily fluctuation. The gains speak for themselves over 5 and 10 years. No need trading, paying taxes on gains, etc.

Treat it just like my BKB-B shares.
 

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I am talking LT and not a daily fluctuation. The gains speak for themselves over 5 and 10 years. No need trading, paying taxes on gains, etc.

Treat it just like my BKB-B shares.
So compare the QQQ chart to what you posted. Maybe that helps explain it better.

Basically you could get rocked in those valleys.
 

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So compare the QQQ chart to what you posted. Maybe that helps explain it better.

Basically you could get rocked in those valleys.
LT you arent selling. You are holding. What diff does it make on a valley? None at all. I gave you a 5 and 10 year example.

You dont lose or gain money until you sell
 

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LT you arent selling. You are holding. What diff does it make on a valley? None at all. I gave you a 5 and 10 year example.

You dont lose or gain money until you sell
Well I assume eventually you want the cash lol.

Or are you on the CYA path of 4 million doesn’t mean much one way or the other 🤣🤣🤣
 

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Well I assume eventually you want the cash lol.

Or are you on the CYA path of 4 million doesn’t mean much one way or the other 🤣🤣🤣
Lol. No I am not but....

You could impact your cash flow a bit but...

I have had BRK-B since it came out and dont sell that. Same situation if I had TQQQ instead of BRK.

You dont roll all of it in there but the proof over 5 and 10 years TQQQ beats the shit out of BRK.
 

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Lol. No I am not but....

You could impact your cash flow a bit but...

I have had BRK-B since it came out and dont sell that. Same situation if I had TQQQ instead of BRK.

You dont roll all of it in there but the proof over 5 and 10 years TQQQ beats the shit out of BRK.
Where did you get the money to park it in these LT accounts?

Keep in mind allot of us are starting with peanuts. We need to grow fast and then park in low risk.

Everyone has a different journey.
 

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This is a great way to “Dip Buy” and Swing trade the market corrections.
Which is a strategy that I will be doing in the future.
The key thing, is having money ready to deploy when those opportunity’s are given to us.

(Back when I was day trading, TQQQ and SQQQ) are a go to when there are no momentum opportunities to take advantage of.

Another thing I just bought in a Long Term IRA account is QQQI…Which is pretty much 15% dividend/year. I just entered this position, and I am not expert on it yet. But I will be in the next few months. The key strategy on this… is to re investing those profits into new shares year over year… Let compound interest do the great things it does to an account.

The more I learn about investing, the dumber I feel. There are alot of ways to play the game…
 

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Yeah… my first thought was, but where the positions the same $$$ size?
No.. you dont need to answer that question publically…
Thats just what came to my mind…

IMHO.
PLTR - To the fucking MOON BABY… the more and more I learn about this company, the more I am confident in my position and where I think its headed (2x, 4x or higher from current price).

Saying the above… This stock has proven that is can drop 50% in a hurry (which it has done a few times). For those of you who want in. Do not buy it at these levels, unless you have a long term DCA (dollar cost average) investment strategy on it, for a very long term hold…

Or… Start saving $$$ and get ready for the next time it drops 25% or more. I am confident that will happen the moment they have one hiccup on earnings… Then get a 25% position and stage your way into it on the recovery to its 52 week high…. Thats the safest bet in my opinion….

For those of us who are up 420% (yes that is bragging) on their PLTR positions…. I will most likely hold for many years. But I am also considering a modified hold strategy. Selling off 50% at the peaks… re investing those profits on valley’s (sell off’s), to see if I can get higher gains than just buy and hold. The pro to that strategy is if it truly has big swings a few times a year, then it could pay off big time. The cons is if it just does a slower upward trajectory, without big sell offs, then I could miss out on some significant gains. I have not made up my mind yet. But I will say one thing. PLTR is my #1 Stock and will be for a long time.

NVDA is probably my #2 stock, but I do not think they can repeat their last 2 years, because they have matured into a huge behemoth thats literally hitting the Global manufacturing capacity of the Chips, that they need. Meaning even if their demand quaduples, does not mean they can meet their customers needs with delivery’s, demand is higher than supply, limiting growth potential.
I’m 400% on pltr 40 on panw and 40 on sofi. If I had my Sofi position in pltr my life would Be way different lol. Not holding any of my few in and outs now. But I’m just a dollar store retailer.😂
I always said it would’ve been interesting to be alive in earmark times. Invention of the telephone, the depression, Al Gore inventing the Internet. And here we are.
 

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Where did you get the money to park it in these LT accounts?

Keep in mind allot of us are starting with peanuts. We need to grow fast and then park in low risk.

Everyone has a different journey.
I agree with that diff journey for sure.

Me....self funded over the years using every legal opportunity provided. Its been decades of investing.
 

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This is a great way to “Dip Buy” and Swing trade the market corrections.
Which is a strategy that I will be doing in the future.
The key thing, is having money ready to deploy when those opportunity’s are given to us.

(Back when I was day trading, TQQQ and SQQQ) are a go to when there are no momentum opportunities to take advantage of.

Another thing I just bought in a Long Term IRA account is QQQI…Which is pretty much 15% dividend/year. I just entered this position, and I am not expert on it yet. But I will be in the next few months. The key strategy on this… is to re investing those profits into new shares year over year… Let compound interest do the great things it does to an account.

The more I learn about investing, the dumber I feel. There are alot of ways to play the game…
I get the Trading but again I am thinking as a long term hold.

I think i want to look into that QQQI. I would take 15% all day long on a yearly basis.

Compound interest is awesome ;)
 

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haha......"are you not entertained?!"

From: You know who....lol
Are you trying to ruin my friday, just when I thought of you as a friend.

Just messing around…

I still see latest Tariffs as negotiations… make a fair deal and all is forgiven, if not we chose to give our business to to others.

I am still bullish

But this will impact my awesome PLTR today.. cause markets will be red on monday…
 
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