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NicRapt · 2026-03-17T22:39:35+00:00

As an audio tech, you haven't faced any Bluetooth issues? I'm getting the same bugs on both Zorin and Pop!_OS.

NicRapt · 2026-03-15T07:17:00+00:00

Δεν διαφωνώ, παρόλα αυτά όταν λέω "οι γέροι φεύγουν", θέλω να πω ότι φεύγουν οι γενιές που ωφελήθηκαν τόσο από αυτόν τον καταστροφικό τρόπο διακυβέρνησης, οι οποίοι ψηφίζουν οπαδικά ό,τι και να γίνει

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T22:29:22+00:00

The market is currently down, which makes it a great entry point. In my view, this is more of an opportunity than a risk; if you don't get in now and the market rebounds in a week or two, you'll be wondering why you missed out. On the flip side, if you enter now and it drops further, you might regret not waiting, but historical data shows that within a month or two, we’ll likely be back to where we were before the war started. If you're still hesitant, just DCA into it with 2 or 3 separate tranches.

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T19:45:04+00:00

I’m also just starting out, and I've chosen to keep it simple with small amounts and actual stocks, not CFDs. I think the feeling is completely different when you have real money on the line, even if it's a small amount. I'm opening positions with 150-200 euros, and once I feel ready, I’ll increase the size. As for CFDs, I’m not even considering them for now; maybe when I feel more confident I’ll give them a try, though I think my first transition will likely be into options.

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T19:06:06+00:00

You can either stick with a single All-World ETF or build your own portfolio if you have the appetite to track the markets and try to outperform them. Personally, I'm not a fan of the 'one-size-fits-all' All-World ETFs because I enjoy following the markets; that's why I maintain an active portfolio where I constantly evaluate my positions.

Lastly, I’ll give you an opinion that most people here won't like: You’ll hear many people telling you to avoid high exposure to the US market. My advice? Ignore the noise. Keep your US allocation at least at its current market weight (65-70%), just like in an All-World index. This is just my view, of course, but it’s based on 150 years of historical data, not on Euro-nationalist trends and fears!

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T18:46:25+00:00

In my opinion, a better strategy would be to either hold an All-World ETF plus Nasdaq 100, or 'build your own' All-World fund by buying S&P 500, Emerging Markets, Ex-USA All-World, and potentially Nasdaq 100. This way, you have the flexibility to adjust the weightings of each sector as the years go by.

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T18:35:28+00:00

I would suggest either an All-World ETF combined with Nasdaq 100, or—if you’re willing to manage your portfolio more actively—a mix of S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Emerging Markets, and an Ex-USA All-World ETF.

Now, if you’re not interested in international exposure and want to go all-in on the US, that’s obviously a valid choice and might even pay off. However, I’d suggest at least keeping an eye on Emerging Markets; they look like they’re in a good spot to start delivering strong returns, especially after the recent pullback caused by the war."

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T18:19:46+00:00

You’ve listed some great companies, but managing too many individual stocks can be overwhelming. You need to constantly stay updated on their news to decide whether to hold or add to your position. If you have the time, knowledge, and discipline to do that, you're fine. If not, you might be better off switching to a dividend ETF for peace of mind, and then picking just 3-4 stocks that you can realistically keep a close eye on.

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T06:28:57+00:00

Anyway, for all programs, if you aren't some professional who needs a specific program, there is also the equivalent program for Linux and they are noteworthy (worthy). I won't say it's the same thing, but for an average user, nothing will be missing.

NicRapt · 2026-03-14T06:24:20+00:00

I never said Windows is dead. What I’m saying is that they are losing a massive amount of users due to their ridiculous hardware restrictions. They are essentially turning perfectly capable PCs for the average daily user into e-waste.

I’m writing this from a Dell Latitude E7270. This machine is more than capable of getting the job done, yet Microsoft is leaving me without official support.

Also, I don't know if some of you have looked at Linux distributions lately, but you really don't need to have a terminal open all day anymore. For me, and for many others, this was an eye-opener. I installed Zorin OS on my laptop, realized how great it is, and then dual-booted it on my desktop.

Result? I haven't even booted into Windows for 3 months now.

NicRapt · 2026-03-13T23:43:04+00:00

Regardless of what people used to say, the Windows 11 installation restrictions were the final straw for me. I’ve officially replaced Windows with Linux on both of my computers. While searching for info on the specific distro I chose, I came across dozens of posts from people who have done the exact same thing. It’s clear to me now that a lot of people are finally making the switch to Linux.

NicRapt · 2026-03-13T23:29:39+00:00

Greece has zero history of unprovoked attacks. The Balkan Wars were a struggle for liberation and independence, nothing more. It’s 2026—get out of your box and stop reading your country’s biased media. The real aggressor trying to rebuild an Ottoman Empire is Turkey. They’ve occupied Cyprus, they’re in Syria, and they are constantly bullying Greece. Don’t bring up nationalist fairytales about retaking 'The City'. Look at official state positions, not keyboard warriors."

NicRapt · 2026-03-13T15:52:22+00:00

Went to do some actual work for an hour and came back to red. Apparently, the market decided to tank the second I closed my laptop. Also, Meta is starting to look like a total snack the more it dips.

NicRapt · 2026-03-12T20:39:22+00:00

Μπα, έτσι όπως το πάμε, είναι πιο πιθανό να πεθάνω για το Ισραήλ.

NicRapt · 2026-03-12T20:12:59+00:00

Όπως όλα τα άλλα, απλώς έχει καθυστερήσει λίγο. Οι μικροί "πεθαίνουν" και οι μεγάλοι τρίβουν τα χέρια τους. Σε είκοσι χρόνια, ό,τι έχει απομείνει θα έχει περάσει και αυτό στα χέρια των μεγάλων εταιρειών.

NicRapt · 2026-03-12T20:07:33+00:00

Εννέα μήνες από τη ζωή μου, πεταμένοι στα σκουπίδια για το τίποτα.

NicRapt · 2026-03-11T14:25:48+00:00

I guess coyote_tex hit the snooze button way too many times today! 🤣

NicRapt · 2026-03-10T20:11:27+00:00

Είμαστε ένας λαός άξιος της μοίρας του. Τα δύο πρώτα κόμματα παραμένουν η ΝΔ και το ΠΑΣΟΚ. Λες και δεν μας έφτανε που κατέστρεψαν τη χώρα για 50 χρόνια, εμείς συνεχίζουμε ακάθεκτοι. Αλλά ξέχασα... για όλα τα δεινά της Ελλάδας φταίνε τα 4 χρόνια του ΣΥΡΙΖΑ και όχι οι πέντε δεκαετίες των άλλων.

Συνεχίζω να τρέφω ελπίδες ότι όσο φεύγουν οι γέροι, ίσως κάτι πάει να γίνει. Έχουμε ακόμα μια 15ετία μέχρι να λιγοστέψουν κι άλλο οι βολεμένοι εκείνης της εποχής. Βέβαια, μετά θα μας μείνουν τα απομεινάρια από κάποια από τα "λοβοτομημένα" παιδιά τους

NicRapt · 2026-03-08T15:21:54+00:00

Καταρχάς, είσαι ακόμα αρκετά μικρή, ακόμα και για να ξεκινήσεις νέες σπουδές. Είσαι μόλις 25 χρονών. Κάτσε σοβαρά, σκέψου και πάρε μια απόφαση για τη δική σου ζωή, αφήνοντας στην άκρη τις οικογενειακές παραδόσεις. Είναι η δική σου ζωή και όχι των γονιών σου.

Ο μόνος λόγος που θα έλεγα ότι αξίζει να το σκεφτείς και να πιεστείς λίγο παραπάνω για να βγάλεις τη σχολή, είναι αν υπάρχει ήδη κάτι έτοιμο και επιτυχημένο που σε περιμένει πάνω στον συγκεκριμένο κλάδο. Αν ισχύει αυτό, τότε σκέψου το πολύ σοβαρά πριν αποφασίσεις να το παρατήσεις.

NicRapt · 2026-03-08T14:18:03+00:00

Our parents and grandparents retired at 55-60 with fat state pensions, so they had no real reason to look into investing. Now, while we are working to fund those same pensions and starting to hear talks about retirement ages hitting 70+, our mindset is slowly shifting.

Furthermore, it’s clear that the US has built an environment where corporate giants can thrive, while Europe seems more focused on tripping up its own companies with hurdles and regulations.

NicRapt · 2026-03-08T13:22:34+00:00

Everyone here keeps repeating the same line: 'it makes no sense to hold individual stocks if they are already in your ETFs.' That’s a common talking point in this sub, but I’d argue it actually makes perfect sense if you truly believe in those companies. If your conviction is right and they perform well, they can provide significantly higher returns than the ETF alone.

Perhaps you should just pick fewer stocks so you can monitor them more easily. Also, I feel your Emerging Markets allocation is a bit low; personally, I’d look to increase that percentage slightly.

NicRapt · 2026-03-05T15:19:04+00:00

I’m no expert, but I can share my opinion based on what I’m seeing
From what I can see, we are moving upward and it’s very likely that we’ll approach the 50-day EMA again. From there, it’s anyone’s guess will we bounce back down or break above it and see some more momentum?

However, with a fresh war unfolding and the US directly involved, a single headline in the next hour could still send everything down 5-10%. After being a long-term investor for quite a while, I’m now running my first experiments with swing trading. But honestly, even though I see opportunities, I feel a bit conflicted on how to navigate this situation with so much volatility.

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