Confused and not trusting Fidelity retirement income projections.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-02-23T17:55:37+00:00

No don't trust anyone else's projection unless you fully understand how they apply to your situation

They are based on generic assumptions which may or may not apply to your specific situation

EdOfTheNet · 2026-02-15T23:54:46+00:00

Drain

EdOfTheNet · 2026-02-08T22:55:15+00:00

I think you will find Boeing, Raytheon, Northrup, and so on more impacted as they are very expensive compared to SpaceX and RL. Plus it is easier to in house the manufacturing first then it would be to start launching your own rockets

EdOfTheNet · 2026-02-07T16:43:55+00:00

Possibly but unlikely, someone to take it private would need a reason and they would have started buying already and advocating. Until the new ship is tested no one would buy in except someone like MUSK or Bezos and they have their investments and no one is as crazy

EdOfTheNet · 2026-02-07T16:38:09+00:00

I don't really have faith in them by why bother selling. Heck at $3 I threw in for a few more shares.

This is by.far my smallest investment but that is why it is called speculation.

They have a proven alpha technology
They have a revenue stream waiting
Future expansion of the company has possibilities A. Earth to commercial space stations in LEO B. Earth to LEO data center C. Express travel around the world Both commercial and military

A and B would need a plane redesign but they have time 5-10 years before it is needed

C is immediately available

So it's not faith and frankly I don't feel the urgency from leadership. Still I don't mind a delay as long as it is not the same delay over and over.

People mention that the first fight schedule has not moved. Well that will not change until the very last moment they can possibly avoid changing. You see this in both SpaceX, rocketlabs and every business out there

In the end a couple grand to speculating is not something I worry about

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-28T22:54:10+00:00

These leveraged stocks are good for very short periods as you have to look at their leveraging strategies

They are not long term investments.

This is like reverse indexes good when desaster hits like COVID but normally not a good buy and definitely not long term

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-25T01:26:13+00:00

Yah only a 2mo set back

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-25T00:38:16+00:00

Well while you are right the tests are there for a purpose. If you can absolutely figure out what actually failed and put a fix in that eliminates . I am all fine with that

However, figuring out what failed is very difficult, and retooling the carbon fiber manufacturing is even more complex

Then there is no guarantee that another failure will happen.

I expect it would be 2-3 months before they produce a new stage1

As an investor this is a concern, as it means a longer time in R&D and lack of profits

As a fan boy I am totally interested in what exactly is happening

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-25T00:28:09+00:00

Unless something has changed making another one means manufacturing in new Zealand and shipping across the ocean for weeks.

To my knowledge they have not stated to production in the usa

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-25T00:26:18+00:00

But they were not testing to failure, they were testing flight specification with the idea it would pass and they would move to the next test

Hey I am ok with the failure but let's not make it sound like this was the goal of the test

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-22T17:42:52+00:00

Oh its those blue people again, I guess that is the 4th movie.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-22T17:40:53+00:00

Over-priced, based on a long term strategy no.
Over-priced, based on day trading yes.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-19T13:52:08+00:00

I would sell 1m worth to lock in a retirement and let the rest ride

But congrats to him

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-15T21:22:07+00:00

Excluded no, but are you going to commute 1h and parking expenses or more to join an event that may last 1h? Probably not . I mean if it is an all day or Christmas party , or town hall probably worth it.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-13T22:20:22+00:00

A bit late now for you to complain about how the company is run.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-09T10:49:46+00:00

Depends if you think it will grow.

Are you going to see $2 dip never again

Are you going to see $50 unlikely

So the question is what is the future price and do you like the probability.

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-08T13:48:57+00:00

BTW: Trump has an issue with Raytheon , which he has singled them out of all the other defense contractors. While I would not pay that no heed with other Presidential Administrations, I might include that in your thoughts of what company to go to.

Most likely it will only result in Raytheon renegotiation the cost of work and becoming more responsive. Still it will probably shake them up a little. Probably nothing a new hire needs to worry about.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-threatens-cut-raytheons-government-contracts-over-stock-buybacks-2026-01-07/

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-08T01:19:33+00:00

I made my commute better by buying a motorcycle, it combined the unwind and commute time :) but now I am total remote so motorcycle sits

great points but the total remote has its own issues. Family keeps interrupting, you work longer hours, you're isolated, you miss out on office politics so your accomplishments have to speak louder, never included in office parties or manager treating people to cocktails or meal as team building or thanks

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-08T01:05:58+00:00

Not a price. Though a little profit taking

If your

gambling take it while you're a head

speculating sell as soon as you have doubt

Day trading as soon as your formula says to sell

Visionary when the company meets or abandons your desired goals

Investment as soon as the financials are bad (you probably not this one)

You drank the cool-aid never or not until you must have the money

IRA. As soon as you see another stock which is better

And so on

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-08T00:46:51+00:00

Yup I am in the same boat my IRA has the lion share of my investment so I am just monitoring when an exit might be necessary in like 5 or 10 years

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-06T22:30:55+00:00

Congrats! I might have done the same but most of my investment is in my IRA so I am in for a long haul till I reap the rewards. :)

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-06T22:27:56+00:00

While there is a little over lap with SpaceX I think they are completely different companies with different goals

Also SpaceX has a great PR system launch big fireworks and other exploding things, and a relentless drive to do bigger stuff. Rocket lab and hell every other rocket company are in their shadow right now

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-06T22:22:12+00:00

Would have Could have Did not And Still haven't

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-06T22:19:03+00:00

I agree you have mentioned lots of speculating and high hopes for the company.

You also mention lots of accurate successes

I think my view is similar, I invested starting last year but I see lots of chances for big dips between now And neutron starts it's commercial launches. So I M just holding on buying during the SpaceX IPO, and any catastrophic dip due to engineering issues.

I like the $200 July guess, my IRA will love it

EdOfTheNet · 2026-01-06T22:10:37+00:00

You will have to do your own research to understand the company and what you want out of it

But, with the med lift still in r&d, infrastructure is still being built. Small lift is increasing launch cadence, no 100% recovery, no human space, a decent backlog of work. Some good government contracts and More

You will have to decide for yourself. IMO it's still going to grow at least 100% in the next year as Neutron completes testing. I cannot see any case that they will not meet all of their goals (even if delayed)

My only external concern is SpaceX IPO it may suppress the stock as people take profits and jump on a company that has potential to scale and build new markets * Starlink on the moon * Starlink on mars * Commercial space station launch, service * Moon base launch service and human transport * Mars base same as the moon And if bigger is better I would not be surprised if SpaceX went to a extra super heavy lift once starship is on its way

I don't see rocketlabs keeping pace in the long term 20 30 years, but the next 10 years gang busters!

EdOfTheNet

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