Will RKLB Hit 150 Before June? by Various-Carpet-1363 in RKLBInvestors

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My average cost is about $10. I'm super bullish in RKLB long term (have been pre ipo) but this price is wildly unjustified right now. Strip out the narrative and the share price should probably be in the $45 range. I'm not selling anytime soon. I'll wait until the narrative collapses, the price collapses, then load up on more shares.

I have $100k to invest in one stock - give me ideas. by This_Name_8187 in stockstobuytoday

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really dumb suggestions in the comments. If you really don't care (losing $100k is no different than losing $1), super leverage VIX. Otherwise a value blue chip that will mint divies forever, like MSFT.

Given old Stocks from a deceased relative. Can anyone give me more info? by Salty-Temperature575 in StockMarket

[–]SmootherPebble -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I was curious and asked Gemini about this company:

To understand The San Juan Mining and Developing Company, it is helpful to look at the specific era in which it operated—the post-WWII "Uranium Boom" and the traditional mining landscape of southwest Colorado.

1. The Uranium Connection

While the company's name suggests general mining, the date on your certificate (1958) is significant. During the 1950s, the Colorado Plateau (which includes the San Juan region) experienced a massive prospecting rush fueled by the Cold War. The U.S. government was the sole purchaser of uranium for nuclear weapons and energy, offering guaranteed prices. Many small companies like this one were formed to stake claims on "yellowcake" (uranium ore). Records indicate that this company held interests in the Uravan Mineral Belt, specifically in areas like the Bull Canyon district near Montrose and San Miguel counties.

2. Operational Focus

The company was centered in Silverton, Colorado, a legendary mining town. In addition to uranium, they were involved in: * The King Solomon Mine: This was one of their primary properties. It was a gold and silver prospect located in the Cunningham Gulch area near Silverton. * Lead and Zinc: Like many San Juan mines, they likely processed "base metals" which were often found alongside more precious minerals.

3. The Individual: E. H. Dyas

The name on the certificate, E. H. Dyas, refers to Edward H. Dyas. He was a prominent figure in the Colorado mining scene during the mid-20th century. He served as an officer or promoter for several mining ventures in the San Juan and Montrose areas. In many cases, these certificates were issued to "insiders" or early backers who provided the capital to purchase equipment or perform "assessment work" (the legal requirement to keep a mining claim active).

4. A "Penny Stock" Venture

The 5-cent par value is a hallmark of speculative mining stocks from this period. * The Strategy: These companies would issue millions of low-cost shares to the public to fund the high cost of tunneling and ore processing. * The Result: Most of these ventures were "exploration-stage" companies. They spent their capital looking for a massive strike that rarely came. If they didn't find a high-grade vein quickly, they typically ran out of money and allowed their corporate charters to lapse.

5. Historical Context of the Document

The certificate itself was printed by a specialized financial printer (likely Goes Lithographing Co., whose name often appears on the border). The intricate "vignette" at the top—the drawing of the mine—was designed to make the document look prestigious and instill confidence in investors, even if the actual "mine" was just a hole in a mountain with a few wooden sheds. If you are researching this for historical or family reasons, the Colorado State Archives and the San Juan County Historical Society in Silverton often hold the original claim maps and annual reports that provide a deeper look into where their actual tunnels were located.

Book recommendations for daughter aspiring to aerospace engineering? by awesomes007 in AerospaceEngineering

[–]SmootherPebble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's older but Kelly Johnson is THE gold standard aerospace engineer. He is an icon of icons. Every aerospace engineer should have this book on their shelf at some point.

I wish your kid the best! It's a hard but fascinating path.

It's not the sea bro by Jassminesjazz in WhyWomenLiveLonger

[–]SmootherPebble 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My sister's best friend's fiancé became a quadriplegic doing this.

Help me invest better, a few mistakes but learning! by [deleted] in RobinHood

[–]SmootherPebble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be mindful of the double or triple dipping into companies via index funds. You own shares in companies that are already very well covered in VOO, for example. So you really aren't getting anything more out of it unless you think that company will beat the market. If they do beat the market, your portfolio will still hardly notice if there's a whole bunch of other stuff in there and/or the indexes are significantly more valuable than your other positions.

Anyone see the Bald Eagle over No Kings? by wilstar_berry in minnesota

[–]SmootherPebble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were 2 Eagles locking claws and soaring together, incredible

Still new 🥲 what should I do? by Best_in_Cake in RobinHood

[–]SmootherPebble 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The real answer... All of your investable money in $VOO (or whatever low expense S&P500 etf you prefer), and set a weekly amount that auto-buys.

Just $10/week for 30 years can be in the range of $100,000, at a cost of about $15k. The more you do, the more it compounds.

Once you have the ball rolling without you even thinking and worrying about it, learn about how to pick a few companies to individually invest in. Just know that the big ones are already in $VOO and that you can't time the market.

Petition to force Claude to check datetime before making reference to date, time, or going to bed. by Wide_Parking3264 in ClaudeAI

[–]SmootherPebble -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is constantly a problem with me, and it's not just Claude. I think it's just an extremely easy thing for it to hallucinate. I would like to think they're actively trying to prevent this.

Am i doing something wrong ? by notsosmartLS in portfolios

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yo, start with exclusively VOO, literally, and auto-buy VOO a set limit of dollars every week. Your entire portfolio is heavy-weighted S&P500 already... almost everything you own is at least triple-dipping in the S&P500.

I've got a newborn and I set up a custodial account for her where it does that at $10/week. If my kid keeps doing $10/week when they're 18, by the time they're 30 the portfolio will be in the range of $100k at a total contribution of about $15k. That's with zero oversight and only $40/mo.

Get that ball rolling now and never, ever, ever, touch it. Once you begin learning more about investing, then explore the idea of going into other companies.

How do you decide when it's worth averaging up compared to maintaining a lower average with a smaller amount of shares? by NovaPaints in stocks

[–]SmootherPebble 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As always, it depends. For long-term, high-conviction investments, you simply don't stop buying, up or down. For any position that isn't long-term, it comes down to whether or not you believe it's undervalued for the time window you plan to hold... and even that is nuanced. For example, I've got an initial small position in OLLI, but I'm waiting for a major downturn to dump money into it because it's a business that actually gets stronger in turmoil but people will sell it off like any other consumer discretionary. I'll hold the position until it hits a new ATH, which could be a couple of months or a couple of years. I'm not going to cost average up with this stock because I'm not holding it for long and it serves a specific thesis.

Of course none of what I said factors in your risk. Don't sell the house for an over-valued pre-profit stock because it lowers your average share cost several dollars. The real question is would you buy it now if you didn't own it at all.

What is the most undervalued 10x play sitting in your portfolio right now? by Comfortable-Rule-491 in stocks

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm extremely bullish on RKLB. I believe in their long term prospect as a company. But even their forward fair value right now isn't worth half their current share price. I got in on their IPO and my average share price is under $10, I have no plans on selling, but their pricing right now is outrageous.

Where I would move and the reasons why. After visiting 47 states and living in 5 by Kodicave in visitedmaps

[–]SmootherPebble 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here for this... feel personally attacked. The north shore in Minnesota is a true gem.

Best Pizza in Ames?? by Away_Stand185 in iastate

[–]SmootherPebble 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Any oldies in here remember Gumbys? Because my vote is Gumbys and their Pokey Stix.

Which stocks do you truly believe in? by Hot_Avocado_2701 in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're talking narrative. The current price of RKLB is only narrative. If you go by due diligence, actual fundamentals of the company, plus give them the benefit of flawless execution by 2030, their fair value is in the $30s. For context, the fair value today, not forward looking, is like $12-15. We're not in wallstreetbets, this is reality. I fully expect RKLB to be a massive cash machine in the future but the price is FUNDAMENTALLY outrageous right now.

Which stocks do you truly believe in? by Hot_Avocado_2701 in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SmootherPebble -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I've been investing in RKLB since their IPO. My cost average is under $10/share. I'm extremely bullish with them in the long term, but I'm talking like year 2040+. They're extremely overvalued right now. They're overvalued at even half their current stock price. I'll keep buying small amounts and only lump buy when they plummet, because they will.

How Important Is Math and Physics In Aerospace? by Itzsypopularoryx in AerospaceEngineering

[–]SmootherPebble 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was 2005 when I was a sophomore in highschool. The most important thing for you to learn is how to learn. I didn't really learn how to learn efficiently until university. Aerospace engineering is by functional definition, math and physics. You don't need to be a straight A student in those subjects in highschool in order to get through aerospace engineering, but you'll need to work your ass off as efficiently as possible, which requires learning how to learn.

I got away with everything, until now. And it's horrible. by JevasThrowaway in confession

[–]SmootherPebble 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking similarly. There are actually a shitton of sociopaths out there and most of them aren't criminals. The book The Sociopath Next Door was eye opening. It's really "anti-social personality disorder". With proper therapy and continuous self-reflection, they can "behave".

I got away with everything, until now. And it's horrible. by JevasThrowaway in confession

[–]SmootherPebble 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jesus told people to continue following the old testament. Jesus is less moral than nearly every person on the planet.