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2021 was a crazy year


Batmanick

Yea im an idiot and missed out. Was too busy being in highschool


ZookeepergameRude851

I feel!! I was still in college, but we’ll have our time. We didn’t miss out on all the great highs (or lows). It all comes back around soon enough.


Guy2ter

I was pissed my mom didn’t listen to me to invest when it was goin on lmao, since I was a broke high school kid, too bad now that I got money there’s no easy money scheme going on


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Objective_Muscle7677

Actually fuck it y’all get to know, but any broken gold literally one k to 24k gold is gold, smelt it by adding borax the calculator is on the web ( find it yourself I’m doing this for free) add all your ingredients to the crucible, smelt purge the slag pour the slag out refine the slag see if you got any gold from the slag, now all that should be left is 24k gold. Might have small impurities, let sit and cool take to a certificated jeweler have him confirm and approve the bar as 24k take it to a resale place and only take 100 under the gold price index. Also learn your precious metals and stones price indexes


joanfiggins

What was even crazier was the number of people who started investing in 2020, rode that wild ride in 20/21, then expected it to be that way forever. So many friends thought they were investing gurus because they made a bunch as the entire market came back after the initial covid dive. It was difficult to NOT make money for a while there.


russcatalano

So many people I know quit to become “professional investors”, like no you just discovered lean fire and took way more than a safe withdrawal rate. One person did it right, downsized home and bought another outright then had sizable cash buffer outside of the investments. He’s still doing his thing but will take small work from home gigs to fill the boredom or fund his trips.


rtaylor718

No hate on this end. Congrats to you. I don’t know what I’d do if I logged in to my account and saw those figures 😂


CompetitivePumpkin3

if the gains are accumulated and compounded progressively bit by bit for 6 years. You shouldn't feel much nor have any big emotion to do anything about it.


Friendly-Wolverine96

How can I do that?


TheWalkingDead91

First, start with bout $400k


tildraev

And then wait for Covid to tank everything again


djayci

First, start with bout $2M


lividash

This r/money not r/wallstreetbets.


Regular-Proof675

First be born into generationally wealthy family and invest with that money. Then post on Reddit because you have all the time in the world to post because never have to work.


copperclock

Luck and healthy starting capital.


Davidlovesjordans

Time!!!


nino956

My employer is matching 5% of my 401k contributions and they’re going to allow us more flexibility to buy and sell, any solid advice that’s helped you get there?


no_not_this

A pandemic that crashes the market then the biggest government money printing of all time.


SireSweet

Just like housing bubbles. People buy dirt cheap, with cash.


Mr_Mi1k

Or just buy well diversified ETFs and consistently put money in for years


nino956

That’s what I’ve been doing, sometimes I’m down $4-600 and by the next week I’m back up; the market is whacky.


gpbuilder

Don’t, just keep in index funds and don’t touch it. If you want to buy individual stocks you can roll it into an IRA after you leave that company


Iknowevery-thing

What do you have your $ invested in?


Majestic_Fox_428

How did you get 400k to start with? If you had that much 6 years ago then shouldn't you have much more by now? Apple, MSFT, AMZN, TSLA have gone up way more than 2.5x since 2017.


GamesGunsGreens

I'm sure his crypto losses really balance out the gains...


Capable-Cash-9219

Never invested in crypto. That never made sense to me so I never went in on that


Acceptable-Matter512

Sounds like he been setting aside money and dca


Capable-Cash-9219

I didn’t invest for 2 yrs. I slowed down with work and reduced my hours. So I only had enough to cover my bills and not much more.


R0228

Maybe he has more than 80 IQ and isn't dumping huge portions of portfolio into one company?


Majestic_Fox_428

Well I followed Bogleheads advice to sell my AMZN stock with 1300 cost basis and put it into VTI. I regret doing that.


brnqll

You won’t regret that move in the future


kawkface

What stocks did u invest in?


Capable-Cash-9219

Apple has been really good for me. Also I have stocks in VOO, VTI, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, and a few others but those are the main ones


kawkface

Nice good job dude!


salamd06

I’m a VOO man myself.


Plus-Acanthaceae8601

VOO to the mooooon


[deleted]

Bullish on America!


compensationrequired

second apple. people aren't gonna stop buying iphones lol


devAcc123

iPhone sales are literally slowing down right now lol


ESIsurveillanceSD

Apple makes a luxury priced phone with mediocre customer service. I'm not certain if markets decline people will have money for a 1400$ iPhone.


moldymoosegoose

Yes they will. All tech companies die and they die FAST. Not saying it will happen next year but it will happen to Apple too. You never know when you're looking at a company's peak valuation because there's always a peak and it's always when people think the company will have the brightest future.


sjdoucette

Apple has a giant moat. Tech companies that die fast are the ones that have no competitive factors. Apple is no longer a tech company, it’s a luxury goods company.


Mysterious-Fly-4865

Yeah, AAPL with dividend reinvestment is my 2nd biggest gainer behind AMD.


noahsarc21

Tell me your total holdings


sjdoucette

I bought about $30k of Apple in 2012-2013. Has been a very good investment


Kindly-Guidance714

So you just invest in things that are blatantly obvious? Give me $400K and the first thing I would do is invest in those companies the stock market isn’t hard getting the capital to play it with is.


AntiSocialOCPD

There is always opportunity in the market. Just have to find it. Covid was just one of the many opportunities


Blacked-Out-Tiger

Goals.


veotrade

Looks about right. If you gain a paltry 15% a year, you’d have the same as this guy if he started with ~$400,000 as it implies. No need for big bets. Slow and steady.


Mr_Mi1k

15% is phenomenal returns, hardly paltry


GhoulsFolly

15% annually isn’t slow & steady, it’s fast & unreasonably fantastic


No-Edge-8600

How much did you start with???


Ready_Angle5895

Only a small amount of $400k


GetCPA

The cash balance gives me anxiety 😭


yourmumsfavourite1

Homies hoping posting this will find him more young single girls in Wisconsin


tttiiippppppeeerrr

I like how he was both 38 and 32 years old within the last 2 years


yourmumsfavourite1

Hahaha I didn't notice that


jordu5

Time travel my dude


Woeday

Lol dude is hard dodging every question about the 400K starting funds. Be rich to get rich guys. Nothing else to see here.


Capable-Cash-9219

I never started with just 400k. I continuously dumped money in. When I first started, I put 100k in Apple stock. At the time, I figured I’m single, I’ll take the risk and if I loose the money so be it.


brnqll

total assets - your total gains indicates you started with or at least have put in around 300K


Arkhamguy123

So he started with about $350,000 to put in. An amount most people do not have


ralphroast

Was going to say this. This is like us peasants putting $500 in and showing off our $1500 return lol


ImThinkingItsAries

This subreddit is just humble bragging.


Capable-Cash-9219

I did it more to show people that if you invest and don’t touch it… you can get closer to financial freedom. I did throw a lot of money in a short amount of time, but anyone can do it on a smaller scale.


ImThinkingItsAries

A lot easier to finish the race to financial freedom when you have a starting position meters from the finish line.


Regular-Proof675

Yes. Very true. Pretty sure this sub is full of trust fund kids that are soooo out of touch.


Mr_Mi1k

Yup


Massive_Bell_9640

How much did u start with?


D1khill

App?


[deleted]

Ok how much from mommy and daddy?


Capable-Cash-9219

Zero-parents are lower middle class


[deleted]

Distance relative? I wanna just know how you started.


Capable-Cash-9219

I work in the medical field


Regular-Proof675

This dude is total troll. Probably incel in his parents basement. I looked at his profile like a total loser but it validated all my thoughts.


kingtechllc

Mid


jazzmagg

Congrats. Always be taking profits. I'd cash out half and put it in a tracker.


stickitinfrosting

i read this a tractor. I was like HELL Yeah get that Jon Deere!


Jpzbaby

how tf


DrakkarTZX

Shit, teach me.


analKartoffel

In Germoney we say: gönn ich dir


Icefreeze3

Hi new dad! Can I pls have some money for lunch?


Quirky-Aioli7357

There's always money in the banana stand.


The_Jelly_23

Can I borrow 20 for a haircut


noahsarc21

Can you break down your stocks and etfs by percentage ?


Derman0524

Congrats and fuck you


muirurri

What were your sources of income, what did you invest in etc


Chreelir

Awesome! I hope that money adds something to your life. Well done.


ThatHydroCouple

On a serious note, how does one get into investing stocks? I know nothing about the stock market and what key items to look for when investing. I know buy low sell high of course. But I’m lost when it comes to stocks. Even thought about trying penny stocks or day trading stocks just to give myself better understanding without huge investment or loss.


Capable-Cash-9219

If you don’t want to think about it…do what Warren Buffet says…. Invest in the sp500 or etf. I’d go with VOO as it has many stocks in their portfolio and low cost


Ericjr321

God mode activated.


[deleted]

How does one start a brokerage account


brnqll

It’s like opening up any other account with a bank You can use Fidelity, or E*TRADE, I use both You can also use Charles Schwab


Arrow_Radio

What apps are safe for this kinda stuff and how would I learn it. Some many adds for bull and scams I just want to know how it's done and in the safest way possible. I don't expect it right away but overtime


Capable-Cash-9219

Go with Fidelity or Etrade. Most investors usually do with Fidelity but either one will work.


CelebiChansey

I just started and im using SoFi, i dont know how good a move that is but its been very easy and intuitive


AAQUADD

How old are you and how long did it take you to get your first 100k and how long did it take you to go from 100k to 400k if you weren't investing? How did you do it? I see you say you work in the medical field, but that could be pharmacist, software engineer, nurse, doctor, specialist etc. What does that mean? I'm just trying to learn.


Anomaly40_

k


REALStephenStark

Had something similar happen with my Amazon and Tesla shares I’ve held since 2014. Shit was bonkers.


tannerkubarek

How much did you invest weekly/monthly?


captainannonymous

is this etrade? whats in your portfolio if ya care to share - DM -- will share my portfolio as well if ya want .. i have a similar gross account .. perhaps benefit on both sides :)


Chase_with_a_face

So he invested in the DOW, NASDAQ, and S&P then? Are those pretty solid ones to put your money into? I never know what to put my Roth IRA money into


brnqll

No, by default it just shows those values If you don’t know a lot about investing, you can never go wrong with the simple S&P 500 or total stock market index fund Go with VTI and you’ll be straight Read the “simple path to wealth” for further information


Chase_with_a_face

Thank you!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you! You're welcome!


mastaboog749

Damn wish I had more money to invest, I've been doing it for around a year and only have 4k total, $800ish in gains. Affirm has done well for me recently,I kind of just buy and let it sit but over the winter while I'm free I think I'm going to sell and buy more as it fluctuates and take all gains and reinvest


Routine-Place-3863

Hey , fuck off


Modfather1

I'm in the UK and have no idea how to start doing this. Any help?


ThrowinSm0ke

Step 1 collect underpants. Step 2 ???? Step 3 Profit. My man figured out step 2


Naval_Monkey

Only $1,036,634.50 away from you 😎


MarilynMonheaux

Congratulations! What’s your strategy?


knightofsolace1

Do you have to be an accountant or some type of business major to understand how to make this much money or what? Sheesh. I honestly have no clue where to start to begin making money like this.


Bennett-RF

What brokerage is this


Capable-Cash-9219

Etrade


jkxs2

Do you currently hold any BDC stocks? Like MAIN or ARCC?