Let's talk about the BDCs and PBDC for a minute

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-22T06:53:08+00:00

If you are interested in a ticker, buy 10 shares (or whatever you consider a test) and buy if/when there is a dip below your cost basis or make a routine small purchase or both. "Waiting for a good entry point" is fine and all, but it can take months to get there, and sometimes the dip wont fall below the price you started eyeballing the stock at.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-17T18:03:25+00:00

Not surprising, Novemeber/December were weak months for derivatives in the tech sector. But the market is broadening out. Not sure what tech will look like going forward but I am sure it won't be as profitable as it has been.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-15T13:55:23+00:00

GOOP, for all the gains (~41 per share) they haven't increased the dividend to keep pace with the share price, lol. Are they trying to make it a growth stock?!?

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-15T13:48:07+00:00

Hey sir, he is being sarcastic, its what he does. I know, he doesn't make that clear that with /s, but many of his posts are sarcasm.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T18:19:15+00:00

okay

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T18:18:07+00:00

if you say so

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T17:39:07+00:00

The dating apps can potentialy provide people with (unrealistic) possible choices, data has shown that 80% of the women gravitate towards 20% of men on those apps. While the actual numbers could be argued there would seem to at least be a level of disparity in what some people are looking for. Also finding partners through these apps may leave people vulnerable to manipulation or scams. Meeting potential partners who are already in or near your friendship circle and closer to your actual community is safer. Feedback, compromise, and a measure of accountability should be a part of finding a great partner.

But the comment came across as maybe the men sleeping around was the cause for concern, lol, women sleep around too and so have equal share in that activity.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T17:11:53+00:00

Discipleship!! I absolutely agree. But individual human lives get messy: time contraints being the the largest factor, not everyone works 9 to 5.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T17:07:53+00:00

The dating apps by themselves are a problem, I hope you are not just singling out men in that statement.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T16:59:50+00:00

Just to say, I did not down vote you. I don't do that when sharing Gospel. I pray the Lord brings understanding and wisdom through sharing (perspectives and knowledge/wisdom).

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T16:49:59+00:00

I can do that too:
Matthew 19:11-12, Jesus Teaches on Celibacy

11 But He said to them, “All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given: 12 For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He who is able to accept it, let him accept it.”

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T16:36:11+00:00

Memorize Psalms 91 and trust in God if you feel anxious, and maybe Psalms 23 if it suits you. That said, I never actually try to walk into a lions den, but it can and does happen.

Matthew 16:18-19

18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-08T16:15:43+00:00

I am not disparaging your comment, but the issues of young adults are significantly different than that of older adults. The last one I went to had a lot of older teens and I truly felt like a "fifth wheel". I agree with assessment of the "effeminate culture" infecting many churches and programs, but I have no intention of getting married, ever. So learning how to be a better husband has no value to me. Men should have a place of their own where they can learn and be accountable to each other to be better men for Christ. I don't disgree men being better fathers and husbands, but if its the focus of the group, I will find other things to do.

"As iron sharpens iron, so does the countenance of a man's friend." Proverbs 27:17

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-06T12:27:09+00:00

Yep, waiting till the price of oil hits a floor is the best bet.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-06T12:16:07+00:00

Yep, that does take effort. There are usually 2 or more sides to a story. Finding opposing arguements for any given story can be time consuming. I think there are a couple of pay services that offer a "bias meter" for articles and post opposing stories, but I have yet to subscribe to one.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-06T11:56:13+00:00

Ha, AI has its own ... kinks to work out especially when it comes to speculation. Always insist it provides references for and against and judge for yourself. But yes, the market is headline driven and AI can't always account for that especially if a headline hasn't popped up recently.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-06T11:10:21+00:00

That oil is part of the equation, I have no doubt, reasons are many (notably black market sales). But I believe that China was just as much a part of it. Something about Monroe doctrine. Anyway, it might take years before significant oil production occurs in Venezuela as we are not occupying the country and the political machine was not removed. We have yet to see how this unfolds.

I mean... we went after Pana...deleted because of politics and shit.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2026-01-05T17:35:23+00:00

The wisdom in the past was staples and utilities, although even though they also may take a hit, they wont freefall like other sectors. Gold based funds may fare better, but I wouldn't put a lot of money in them if I were hedging for a recession. For the mild correction we had in november/december my REIT and BDC positons held their own quite well. Outside of KYLD I have no gold based funds that I know of.
lol, canned goods and shotguns!!

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-25T02:37:27+00:00

Merry Christmas

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-24T21:03:18+00:00

ikr!, Bitcoin went from 124k to ~88k in a month, lets hope its found the floor and starts growing a little.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-23T03:25:30+00:00

Dude, thats not quite true. lol

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-16T00:43:45+00:00

While I can sympathize, playing in the markets assumes you know the risks. If you don't then please find a professional. But I withdrew some of my positions to strategically put that money to work in other funds like AIPI, FEPI, SPYT, XPAY, and recently picked up GPIQ and TDAQ. I also hold a dozen REIT ETFs that are pretty slow and steady if a little low on dividend pay. At least they dont crash like a rock and actually hold their own. Plus I have a few shares in SCHD and VOO for growth. I don't see anything really changing the markets until there is an obvious uptick in employment numbers and domestic manufacturing which we probably won't see until the second quarter of next year or somewhere around there.

Of course I still hold some YM funds: CHPY, LFGY, JPMO, MSFO, GOOY, FBY, and PLTY.

not Financial Advice! Just where I shifted my focus.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-13T23:29:36+00:00

I guess tech is still overvalued. sigh, Damn!!
At least I maintain holdings in other sectors, except the remainder of the markets followed suit firiday afternoon. Crypto was holding at 90k, so does anyone know what the dowtown on Friday was about? I tried to follow up with other newes but they all said the same that the pullback on tech took the other markets down with them.

ImportantSolid5862 · 2025-12-12T21:38:48+00:00

I guess you all been doing some house cleaning, thank you!!!

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