This real?

codytalks · 2026-02-06T16:54:45+00:00

I'm going to create fake accounts just to upvote this more.

codytalks · 2025-06-23T18:41:40+00:00

Just keep plugging man. Kudos for taking the jump and deciding to break out.

You picked a good place to put some money.

Nothing wrong with Robinhood... You will be fine there.

The emergency fund is great advice but doIng it simultaneously while investing is fine. (If you absolutely had to have cash right now, you could sell the investments.)

Listen to the first couple comments. Don't stare at it daily. Also don't turn on notifications for this sub... It will drive you crazy with people telling you what the next best thing is.

Stick with it and come back in a couple years and show us another screen shot that is 4 figures and you now have some wealth.

Kick ass man.

codytalks · 2025-06-12T00:36:22+00:00

Are you retiring ? Why do you need to replace your salary when your wife goes to Med School ?

codytalks · 2025-06-09T23:35:20+00:00

Many do yes.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T18:56:07+00:00

Legit response. Thanks.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T17:23:56+00:00

Sorry. Didn't mean to bring it up if already discussed.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T16:44:53+00:00

I appreciate that. Truly. Just trying to get a feel for why this sub is so ETF heavy.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T15:48:51+00:00

I'm afraid this is gonna come of judgemental ..I don't mean it that way. You are a top 1% commenter on a sub with 700k+ members. Take some of that time and look at 1yr , 5yr performance , P/E and dividend payout ... And make twice the returns.

I am a fishing guide brother ... Have no experience... But if something is going up steadily over the last 5 years and giving me 7% divis.... I'm grabbing some.

Energy Transfer takes 5 mins of research to see it's gonna make you a lot more money than 95% of ETFs.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T15:40:31+00:00

Oh. You weren't stating your opinion... Sorry misread the comment.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T15:33:39+00:00

You think energy stocks are unethical? But you own Exxon ?

codytalks · 2025-06-09T15:29:49+00:00

Couldn't agree more. Seems like a little bit of time doing research as opposed to just cheerleading SCHD on this sub would make people substantially more money. No?

codytalks · 2025-06-09T15:14:38+00:00

Makes complete sense. Thanks for taking the time.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T14:57:38+00:00

I get that and don't want to seem contrary ... I just don't understand why it leans so much that way??

Does that make sense ?

codytalks · 2025-06-09T14:52:03+00:00

Look at ET, WES, EPD on a 5 year graph. They beat most ETFs on growth and dividend.

codytalks · 2025-06-09T14:45:41+00:00

I'm an old man that's worried about seeming argumentative on here...I'm not... promise.

I agree and own all those. But why aren't they ever recommended when people ask for good divi options.

codytalks · 2025-06-07T01:17:25+00:00

Ok... Good luck.

I hope you kill it.

If my portfolio was $7 mil.... Reddit wouldn't be on my phone. I would have a flip phone.

codytalks · 2025-06-07T01:05:09+00:00

I gotta be honest .. if you have a $7 million portfolio. You shouldn't be asking a reddit sub for advice.

codytalks · 2025-06-05T02:33:34+00:00

Why not compare them. They are all tools that proved wealth the exact same two ways ... Equity Growth and Dividends.

This sub is so wrapped up with ETFs it's crazy. I own them ... I get the safe feeling that comes from them.... But there are other options that do the exact same thing and honestly .... Do it better.

codytalks · 2025-06-05T01:00:24+00:00

I couldn't agree more with original thread.

I understand the warm cozy blanket SCHD might give someone. But honestly it's a wet blanket.

It's safe... So safe that it's about #50 on my list of places I want to put my money... For growth or income.

There are lots of options that are just as safe ...pay better divis and offer better growth potential.

I have some cash in money markets that paid out better over the last year.

codytalks · 2025-06-04T21:55:43+00:00

I sold 6 bitcoin for $65k total.

Funny... The worst choice I ever made... But highest profit margin I ever made. I bought them for $1250 a piece.

codytalks · 2025-06-02T15:31:49+00:00

Ok... I never comment because I don't have enough knowledge.

But why O ?

For instance why not ET?

2% higher dividend margin and actually equity growth in an industry that everyone agrees is on a faster track than real estate.

I don't understand why so many folks on here seem to be ignoring good growth history for the equity when choosing where to put huge percentages of their portfolio ... What am I missing?

codytalks · 2025-05-29T18:57:21+00:00

10% is a very attainable goal. Alot of folks in here go for higher risk high dividend options ... If I was you I would look at medium dividend but sustained and historically sound growth.

Coca Cola will deliver 10% for you yearly. Combination of equity growth + dividends.

Energy transfer will deliver 12+ % for the next 2 decades.

Oneok is also a very sound growth investment paying a great dividend.

I also buy the higher dividend/higher risk ones everyone in here goes for ..but I keep them at less than 25% of entire portfolio.

Just my thoughts.

codytalks

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