Futures contracts also have an effect on gas prices. When per barrel price starts going up futures are bought to guarantee a maximum price. When the price later drops, the cost of the futures are factored into the price, causing the price to remain higher.
I haven’t directly invested in bitcoin, but I did buy a small amount (less than .25% of my investment account) of BITO, a bitcoin ETF. Thus far, the investment has returned between 3-5%, PER MONTH. I consider it a high risk investment, and limit the investment accordingly, but the initial investment is about paid off at this point.
“So, isn’t it time to accept that we are not planners, that we have difficulty with money and implement a universal health care system – no, not socialized medicine”yes, socialized medicine. As proven by the guy who just died up in Canada waiting twelve hours for medical care in the ER, socialized medicine does not work.
Failure to sufficiently diversify. I kept buying Citrix as it went down until the bulk of my investment was in the company. Recovery did not appear to be likely at the time, so I ended up selling at a loss. It eventually did recover a couple years after I sold. If I had been diversified I probably would have not sold.
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Futures contracts also have an effect on gas prices. When per barrel price starts going up futures are bought to guarantee a maximum price. When the price later drops, the cost of the futures are factored into the price, causing the price to remain higher.
Post: A Rant about the Price of Gas
Link to comment from May 12, 2025
I wouldn’t go higher than .05-1% of my portfolio.
Post: Go for the Gold?
Link to comment from May 12, 2025
I haven’t directly invested in bitcoin, but I did buy a small amount (less than .25% of my investment account) of BITO, a bitcoin ETF. Thus far, the investment has returned between 3-5%, PER MONTH. I consider it a high risk investment, and limit the investment accordingly, but the initial investment is about paid off at this point.
Post: Any Crypto Investors?
Link to comment from May 7, 2025
#3 - given very low inflation and dividends maintaining current rates I could handle 0% growth.
Post: Ask Me a Tough One by Jonathan Clements
Link to comment from April 20, 2025
The founder s the one who goes without pay when payroll is due and you’re short f funds. Risk deserves rewards, despite what socialists claim.
Post: Care to join me on my yacht cruising the Mediterranean? Do you envy the super wealthy? RDQ
Link to comment from March 24, 2025
The demographic differences and life expectancy are due to lifestyle choices. Why should retirement age depend on lifestyle choices?
Post: Worried? Concerned? Confident? About the future of Social Security and Medicare
Link to comment from March 24, 2025
Without a radical change in the economy, time is my concern. I would rather leave something for my family than attempt to die with zero.
Post: Focusing on the Real Threat
Link to comment from March 14, 2025
“So, isn’t it time to accept that we are not planners, that we have difficulty with money and implement a universal health care system – no, not socialized medicine” yes, socialized medicine. As proven by the guy who just died up in Canada waiting twelve hours for medical care in the ER, socialized medicine does not work.
Post: RDQ wants to rethink healthcare and retirement considering how people really behave
Link to comment from March 5, 2025
Failure to sufficiently diversify. I kept buying Citrix as it went down until the bulk of my investment was in the company. Recovery did not appear to be likely at the time, so I ended up selling at a loss. It eventually did recover a couple years after I sold. If I had been diversified I probably would have not sold.
Post: My Mistakes by Jonathan Clements
Link to comment from February 26, 2025
No, not really a problem. When adjusted for hours and years worked, there is no wage gap.
Post: Odds Against
Link to comment from February 12, 2025