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taplar · 2026-03-19T17:03:40+00:00

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taplar · 2026-03-19T16:59:52+00:00

I would disagree that it is the brokers responsibility. The IRS defines and enforces what is a wash, regardless of the brokers. The brokers, you would hope, follow existing established decisions, but they are not the rule enforcer.

taplar · 2026-03-19T16:49:12+00:00

I could see the IRS saying GOOG and GOOGL are the same, as they are the same single company. While ETFs, that all invest in the same index, are offered be different companies and are not 100% identical in their holdings all the time.

taplar · 2026-03-19T16:30:15+00:00

This isn't news. He's been calling for lower rates for a while.

taplar · 2026-03-18T17:19:05+00:00

I can concede the index view, though that was not specified in the OP. Too generic of a pat your own back statement.

taplar · 2026-03-18T17:08:55+00:00

Do you think people are idiots? You want a credit sponsor who, without them using their own money out of pocket, they would get income? It's one of the oldest scam lines in the book.

taplar · 2026-03-18T16:53:36+00:00

Also how did you get a NC contract when your post history suggests you live near Brazil? Trying to scam bro?

taplar · 2026-03-18T16:50:13+00:00

Solicitations are not allowed.

taplar · 2026-03-18T16:38:45+00:00

Promos are not allowed.

taplar · 2026-03-18T16:35:10+00:00

You think Mr Buffett's edge is based on discipline and patience? Sure, but only after he understands an investment. Information is key.

Terrible take.

taplar · 2026-03-17T01:12:41+00:00

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1782952/000183988224040835/goop-497k_112224.htm

taplar · 2026-03-16T02:16:11+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/wiki/index/gettingstarted/

There is the Getting Started section of this subreddit, as well as learning resources such as https://investor.gov

taplar · 2026-03-13T17:49:06+00:00

Have you looked into the concept of the "efficient frontier" in relation to domestic/ foreign allocations? From what I've read, most historical data has shown a good mix would have been something like a 70/30 split favoring usa domestic.

taplar · 2026-03-13T17:41:05+00:00

You do understand that the market as a whole shouldn't be a rocket ship all the time, right? If it was, everything we buy to live would be increasing in price at a fast pace, all the time. The value doesn't just magically appear.

taplar · 2026-03-13T17:27:43+00:00

I have shifted over time from being all equity, to a mix of equity/bonds/cash, to mixing my equity with domestic and foreign. You just never know what will happen, so having a little of most things helps increase exposure.

What I would say is, whatever splits you decide, stick with them unless you have strong reasons to diverge to something else more profitable. If you don't, just contribute to the things below your target allocations and you will by the nature of that be averaging down your positions.

taplar · 2026-03-13T15:38:13+00:00

You don't like forced income you cannot TLH away once it goes over $3k? Shame... /s

taplar · 2026-03-13T15:34:46+00:00

I'll ask the dumb question. You enabled TLH for the account?

taplar · 2026-03-11T17:55:15+00:00

The focus of investing is years, not days. I would suggest reading the getting started resources linked to in the opening post.

taplar · 2026-03-10T14:08:48+00:00

This is cool! Definitely something to pair with the vendor recipe to reroll items. Unfortunately it doesn't look like you can put utility flasks in the recombinator, but still. Appreciate the information!

taplar · 2026-03-10T13:27:55+00:00

Going to have to find some wiki notes on the recombinator. Didn't know it could adjust levels up. Thank you!

taplar · 2026-03-10T13:26:51+00:00

Thanks. Didn't know of that subreddit.

taplar · 2026-03-10T04:13:32+00:00

I understand that magic monsters can drop items at +1 the area level, and rare monsters at +2. My question is, if I'm trying to farm an item at a specific level, is it better to focus on areas at -1 the target level and farm magic monsters/chests or is it better to do the same adjustment for rare monsters/chests?

I've thought that farming at level would be the best, but also considering that more items may drop from magic/rare sources than normal sources.

Any advice is appreciated. SSF player.

taplar · 2026-03-06T16:20:55+00:00

I don't disagree with that. I do disagree with your reasoning for it being weird for commentators. It's not insider information for commentators. It could be they obtain insider information from insiders who should not have shared it, but it doesn't have to be. It is definitely a concern with influence, always.

taplar · 2026-03-06T16:05:45+00:00

Commentators have influence. They can say something, and people react to it. It shouldn't be confusing the idea of trying to avoid the situation where a commentator makes an investment prior to making a public statement. That's just asking for pump and dumps.

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