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Investing: First Republic Bank is a goner

We lost on a foolish bet on First Republic Bank. Avoid our mistake. If you have put options, pay close attention.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 29, 2023May 1, 2023Posted inInvestments, StocksTags:#fdic, #firstrepublicbank, #macd, #options, StocksLeave a comment on Investing: First Republic Bank is a goner

An update on gold, ethereum, bitcoin, QQQ and OPI

A review of some investments giving buy signals, and a big loser in our portfolio.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 13, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #ethereum, #gold, #opi, #personalfinance, #qqqLeave a comment on An update on gold, ethereum, bitcoin, QQQ and OPI

Stocks implode, while crypto explodes higher

A review of gold, bitcoin, ethereum, S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, and the Regional Bank Index.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 26, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #dow, #ethereum, #gold, #nasdaw, #personalfinance, #regionalbankindex, #s&p500Leave a comment on Stocks implode, while crypto explodes higher

Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Stocks and crypto have no idea which way to go. A review of US stock indices, bitcoin, and ethereum.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 5, 2023Posted in#education, Cryptocurrency, Investments, Personal Finance, Stocks, TeslaTags:#bitcoin, #ethereum, #personalfinance, #s&p500, $djia #nasdaqLeave a comment on Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Various investments give a buy signal

Some investments have given a buy signal. We cover them here.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, REITs, Stocks, UncategorizedTags:#aana, #bonds, #gold, #ief, #iwm, #opi, #sgol, #spy, #vea, REITs, StocksLeave a comment on Various investments give a buy signal

Pokémon cards outperforming the stock market?

The stock market has been an average place to invest over the last 20 plus years. How do Pokemon base set prices compare over that time?

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 29, 2023January 29, 2023Posted inCollectibles, Investments, Stocks, UncategorizedTags:#pokemon, #s&p500Leave a comment on Pokémon cards outperforming the stock market?

2022 investments in review part 1

An awful year in many ways came to an end! We review major investment performance in 2022.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#2022, #amazon, #bitcoin, #dow, #ethereum, #gold, #meta, #nasdaq, #oil, #s&p500, #tsla, #ustreasury, apple, InvestmentsLeave a comment on 2022 investments in review part 1

Tesla’s market cap dives below Exxon

Tesla’s market cap falls below Exxon. Can Tesla recover the energy market cap crown?

Posted bysmilingdadDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022Posted inInvestments, Stocks, TeslaTags:#exxon, #personalfinance, #renewableenergy, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla’s market cap dives below Exxon

Stocks, crypto, everything is crashing

The Nasdaq, Bitcoin, everything is crashing. This is where having a plan, being disciplined, and executing it matters.

Posted bysmilingdadMay 6, 2022Posted inCryptocurrency, Finance, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #nasdaq, Investing, Investments, Savings, Stocks4 Comments on Stocks, crypto, everything is crashing

Tesla recorded $18 billion in Q1 revenue

Tesla had a record breaking 1st quarter. If we used Tesla’s revenue to buy solar panels, how much electricity could we produce? A lot, yet a drop in the bucket.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 22, 2022August 24, 2022Posted in#solar, #sustainability, Investments, Stocks, TeslaTags:#renewableenergy, #solar, #ukraine, Investments, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla recorded $18 billion in Q1 revenue

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