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America faces a Trumpian economic slowdown

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Re: America faces a Trumpian economic slowdown

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Post by Terr_ »

bognition wrote: post #4

I’m seriously concerned that the market is going you crater in the next year, do what is the rational investment strategy? Trust Buffett and buy BRKB? Try to weather the storm with VOO? Buy treasury bonds?

I'm just a humble index-fund-liker who tries to avoid checking things more than once a month, but I'd like to add an observation: Employed people should consider their own job-sector as something to diversify against.

In other words, don't be like those poor Enron employees who had all of their company 401k tied up in Enron stock.

If your nest-egg craters but you have a job, you can sustain yourself and wait for market recovery. If your job vanishes, strong investments won't get hurt too much if you sell to cover the gap. However, if both happen simultaneously...

Re: America faces a Trumpian economic slowdown

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Post by DamnYuppie »

bognition wrote: post #4

I’m seriously concerned that the market is going you crater in the next year, do what is the rational investment strategy? Trust Buffett and buy BRKB? Try to weather the storm with VOO? Buy treasury bonds?

The fear indexes for Stocks and Crypto are near highs, which historically signals buying opportunities rather than reasons to panic.

The old adage "be greedy when others are fearful" holds true, backed by market history.

More money has been lost trying to time the market than simply staying invested. If this is long-term savings/investing, staying in the market is almost always the best move.

If it’s short-term money, it shouldn’t be in stocks anyway. For short-term capital, treasuries and cash-equivalents are safer plays.

Re: America faces a Trumpian economic slowdown

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Post by daveguy »

bognition wrote: post #4

I’m seriously concerned that the market is going you crater in the next year, do what is the rational investment strategy? Trust Buffett and buy BRKB? Try to weather the storm with VOO? Buy treasury bonds?

Tell your representatives to get their head out of their asses?

Democrats: why aren't you more engaged with this?

Republicans: How did lowering grocery prices turn into dismantling the services of our government, kissing Putin's rear, and daydreaming about Trump Hotel Gaza?

Also, let your friends, family, and loved ones know how you feel.

Re: America faces a Trumpian economic slowdown

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Post by Ancalagon »

MarcelOlsz wrote: post #3

The goal is to destabilize and crater the economy then have the rich scoop it up for cheap right? With the goal of moving closer and closer to a pure rentier economy?

really, are we trying to model our economy after Russian oligarchy? After free markets have gotten us this far? Quite counter-intuitive and stupid
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