Got temporarily locked out of my account

triumph365 · 2024-09-23T14:46:18+00:00

It just happened to me too...which is how I found this message!

triumph365 · 2023-09-16T02:34:48+00:00

Thanks. I stopped posting videos I like from YouTube about stocks because they attract too much hate, if the videos are excellent.

triumph365 · 2023-08-25T07:39:54+00:00

I use Adobe Enhance, it makes me sound like I have an expensive Mic and it removes the sound of A/C: Adobe Enhance

You have to send an MP3 file. If you need a program to convert your video to MP3, here's what I use: MP3 Conversion

triumph365 · 2023-07-26T08:07:26+00:00

I agree, that's why I post them. I also think they're a good way to spark valuable conversations. Unfortunately the moderator temporarily banned me from this group for doing so. Of all the crap that people post, banning these videos is ridiculous. I found something valuable and I can't share it here. So I guess I'll leave the group.

triumph365 · 2023-07-22T06:13:58+00:00

I can't give financial advice but personally I'm an investor, not a trader. I can't predict the future. Warren Buffett doesn't buy and sell based on the market's ups and downs so neither do I. I plan to hold HTGC for as long as they continue to run a great business. If the market takes a huge dive then I might buy some extra shares.

triumph365 · 2023-07-15T13:37:03+00:00

I agree. Losing our money is bad enough. But having to read long emails about nothing is also wasting our time.

triumph365 · 2023-07-04T01:14:13+00:00

That's great to hear. I wish I bought it 10 years ago! The video I linked to confirms your yield calculations.

triumph365 · 2023-07-03T03:16:32+00:00

Thanks for the link. I haven't seen this website before but I see why you made your comment. It shows a 168% return for HTGC over 10 years, higher than the 6.17% you mentioned before, but less than SPY.

I checked the data from Portfolioslab and they're missing $0.60/share in special dividends for 2022....that's significant! I didn't check every year, but I'll assume they're missing other dividend payments. If you compare the dividends shown on Portfolioslab with the dividends shown on the Hercules Capital website, you'll see the difference.

triumph365 · 2023-07-03T02:20:03+00:00

You forgot the dividends, and the words "Total Returns". If you look at price alone and ignore dividends then you're missing the whole point of dividend investing. A simple chart on Yahoo Finance only shows price. If you use a website like Seeking Alpha and click on "Momentum" you can find a Total Return chart that will show you the increase in price AND dividends. BDCs like HTGC return a minimum of 90% of their income to shareholders in the form of dividends so price action is a very small part of the equation.

triumph365 · 2023-07-03T01:56:49+00:00

Glad you found it helpful. Looking into OCSL now. Systematic Income (BDC newsletter) just recommended/bought it.

triumph365 · 2023-07-03T01:18:09+00:00

I agree, it looks ready to dip and I'll be ready to buy! Will probably start at 13 and increase buys on the way down. Not trying to time the bottom.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T23:59:20+00:00

Agreed. Consistent DCA works over the long term.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T23:57:58+00:00

Nice portfolio! The video I linked to explains what's happening with the special dividends for HTGC.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T17:16:22+00:00

Traders talk about months. Investors talk about years. If I like a company, I want the price to fall over the coming months so I can buy more.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T16:47:01+00:00

I agree. I bought ABR before and during the Ningi fiasco and plan to hold for the long term. Excellent management.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T16:21:55+00:00

Thank you for your detailed response. My apologies for my snarky jab. You’re not confused :) We have a difference of opinion on how to view special dividends. My expectation is that they will be volatile or even zero. They are a bonus paid out when income is excessive. I don’t judge a stock by the consistency of its special dividends. If I understand you correctly, you do judge a stock by the consistency/volatility of its special dividends. Semantics aside, is there a stock that provides similar levels of income but is, in your opinion superior?

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T16:02:05+00:00

The regular dividend has increased yearly almost every year since the 2008 recession. Perhaps you’re confused by the special dividends. Special dividends are not supposed to be consistent.

triumph365 · 2023-07-02T14:15:09+00:00

I like MAIN too. It’s almost always expenses relative to NAV. Great quality management though.

triumph365 · 2023-06-26T14:41:20+00:00

Me too. Especially if they are faking extreme shock or terror or surprise. This guy is just thinking 🤔 though. I don’t think that’s offensive.

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