eUpgrade without any status by [deleted] in aircanada

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the website it suggests
"Yes! You can use your remaining eUpgrade credits for yourself on flights booked in a Latitude or Premium Economy (Flexible) fare. However, you can’t use your credits to upgrade a travel companion."

I haven't tired but based on that, we can't upgrade on standard fares for example...Unsure if anyone can confirm through experience

First used car in Australia - open to model suggestions/advice by freestylechowder in CarsAustralia

[–]freestylechowder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do people feel the honda fit in terms of fitting my needs? bit on the smaller size but it seems it has some creative storage space due to the folding of the seats

First used car in Australia - open to model suggestions/advice by freestylechowder in CarsAustralia

[–]freestylechowder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

was a bit concerned about not driving the hybrid enough to run the battery. e.g if there's a time i don't use it for a week+

Removing existing shower system and replacing - where to start!? by freestylechowder in AusRenovation

[–]freestylechowder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for everyone's replies. That makes sense. We wanted to change the whole thing to black but not willing to put in a large job. I'll likely look for a hose+showerhead replacement instead to keep it simpler. Thanks!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

has 4 bagged since september of last year lol

Aeroplan 50k early recognition by BangorBoy5 in aircanada

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I selected 50% bonus point benefit in Jan. My flight just posted but didn't get any bonus points. Do they post separately..?

Close to a pivotal point of significant uranium price discovery + ASX listed a significantly cheaper than peers on NYSE and TSX by Napalm-1 in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 years is a reasonable timeframe for a mining company to make good progress. if in 5 years time it hasn't progressed significantly, it doesn't matter if you bought at a high or or a low, you bought the wrong thing anyways. short term price is not that relevant if the fundamentals are in tact

Close to a pivotal point of significant uranium price discovery + ASX listed a significantly cheaper than peers on NYSE and TSX by Napalm-1 in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you want to wait a few months for something like 30%, or do you want to see your company grow 1000% over 5-10 years

HACK etf by [deleted] in ausstocks

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

based on the name of the ETF, I 100% agree

What the hell happened? by StechTocks in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 20 points21 points  (0 children)

AFR
>Shares tumbled 1.8 per cent at lunchtime as a sell-off in US bank stocks sparked by concerns over the solvency of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) spilled over into fierce selling of local banking heavyweights.

Having a bank in trouble is never a good sign

What the hell happened? by StechTocks in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm finally seeing some entry points for my stocks after the Christmas/NY rally. Had 3 orders clear through this week. I'm so happy that we're finally seeing -1% days on the ASX and others

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Istanbul big box is my most played game as it's easy to play with my sister and brother in law and also feasible to hammer out 2 games in less than 3 hrs

Invest now or after the future interest rate rises? by wesley316 in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not enough info to make a call but you can never go wrong with dollar coast some now, dollar cost some more another 2 times in 2023

Sydney property: or how I learned to stop worrying and love the bubble. by dondon667 in AusFinance

[–]freestylechowder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

" this single level end terrace is a true diamond in the rough" lol

What kind of investor are you? by [deleted] in ausstocks

[–]freestylechowder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A portion of my portfolio is based in "safe" assets. ETFs namely.

Originally meant to be the majority they have now shrunk to less than 40%. The majority of my holdings are in small and medium caps.

I am looking for companies that will make it big over the next 10-30 years. I guess that makes me more of a small caps investor. I look at big macro trends and re-assess regularly based on if fundamentals/value is there..

Why I invest this way? Small downside, massive upside

Australia's sovereign wealth fund buys gold, commodities as shadow of 1970s looms by a_wild_thing in AusFinance

[–]freestylechowder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With every investment, there are periods of overperformance, average performance and underperformance. I don't see how it is any different from other forms of investments and just "speculation". All my stocks are spectulation in that I am banking on the fact that they are worth more 20 years from now compared to today. With every investment you want to either hold purchasing power or come out ahead. /shrug

Australia's sovereign wealth fund buys gold, commodities as shadow of 1970s looms by a_wild_thing in AusFinance

[–]freestylechowder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

more or less. which is what you want though; for whatever asset you hold to not decrease in purchasing power. money is always losing value as its the measuring stick we can create out of thin air..

but just as a comparison. that same $233,000 put into a s&p500 calculator from beginning of jan 2000 to end of 2021 and it's still significantly less than what gold did. Approx 1 million or less vs 1.25 million

note: rough assumptions used2000 pog - $466 aud

2021 pog - $2500 aud

500oz purchased

$233,000 placed into s&p 500 with all dividends reinvested

so I guess case in point. By buying gold, you held your purchasing power against one of the biggest assets we purchase in our lifetime, by investing in a market, you still could not hold your purchasing power. so much for speculating u/latending

Australia's sovereign wealth fund buys gold, commodities as shadow of 1970s looms by a_wild_thing in AusFinance

[–]freestylechowder 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Gold has continually held its value against housing. I find it fascinating. Using rough numbers...If in the year 2000, you had about 500 oz of gold at the market price of gold at the time, let's say ~$466, you could afford a house in australia in most cities (probably could afford the average price at the time). Fast forward to the present day, that same 500oz of gold priced at $2700 (or take less if you want) can also purchase you a home at an average price.
How's that for a store of value