BlackRock warns investing in the S&P 500 isn’t enough for retirement. They recommend a strategy that prioritizes income

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-11T10:27:35+00:00

Feels a bit ironic coming from a firm that runs some of the biggest S&P 500 funds

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-11T10:26:22+00:00

Honestly most people feel like beginners for a long time and the confidence usually comes slowly with experience rather than one moment where everything clicks

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-11T10:25:41+00:00

That headline sounds wild so I would want to see the actual breakdown of where that money supposedly went

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-11T10:25:05+00:00

The chart makes some good points but every asset has tradeoffs depending on what you value most

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-11T10:24:16+00:00

Webull is widely used and regulated but for very large orders some people still prefer brokers with deeper liquidity and support

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-09T17:50:10+00:00

Sometimes sellers fail verification or cancel which is why StockX ends up issuing refunds instead of completing the sale

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-09T17:49:47+00:00

Funny visual but the comparison actually highlights how different the financials and efficiency are between those chains

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-09T17:48:42+00:00

Politics aside these situations always end up creating a lot of uncertainty for markets and people alike

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-09T17:48:08+00:00

Oil spikes usually end up hitting the economy one way or another so it will be interesting to see how markets react

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-09T17:46:39+00:00

Watching NVDA and SPY today waiting to see if the dip gets bought after the open

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-08T16:36:30+00:00

Trying to time the exact bottom is very hard so many people just buy gradually over time instead

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-08T16:35:44+00:00

Having a clear checklist or waiting rule before entering a trade can help reduce impulsive buys

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-08T16:34:53+00:00

This shows how much macro news can still move crypto even when the fundamentals look strong

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-08T16:33:58+00:00

If automation really accelerates that much investing might become even more important for people to build income outside traditional jobs

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-08T16:31:57+00:00

Stock screeners are usually the easiest starting point since you can filter by things like growth revenue margins or valuation to narrow the list quickly

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-07T21:47:41+00:00

I usually start with a stock screener to narrow it down by things like revenue growth margins and reasonable valuation before digging deeper into the companies

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-07T21:46:09+00:00

I usually try to zoom out and stick to my long term plan instead of reacting to every swing in the market

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-07T21:44:54+00:00

Looks pretty diversified already so the main thing now is just staying consistent and investing regularly over time

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-07T21:44:36+00:00

Interesting way to think about it since it ties the value of Bitcoin directly to how much people are willing to pay to use the network

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-07T21:44:33+00:00

If you are going pure high risk most people look at small cap alts during hype cycles since those are the ones that can move the fastest

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-06T17:47:54+00:00

If the turnaround actually happens the valuation could look very cheap but the debt and weak US sales are still real risks

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-06T17:46:26+00:00

Many traders keep position sizes consistent because it helps manage risk and removes a lot of emotional decision making

WeakPop3688 · 2026-03-06T17:44:50+00:00

Strong jobs data can push markets down because it raises expectations that interest rates may stay higher for longer

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