When it comes to Apple, it’s hard not to admire its dominance and innovation. I’ve always liked Warren Buffett’s take—stick to companies with products people love. Apple ticks that box perfectly, but I'm thinking of switching things up in 2025.
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I’ve mostly held straight shares, but now I’m curious about dabbling in options. Would options give me a way to manage risk while testing potential upside? Or am I better off adding more shares and staying the course? The number...
I’ve mostly held straight shares, but now I’m curious about dabbling in options. Would options give me a way to manage risk while testing potential upside? Or am I better off adding more shares and staying the course? The number...
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"But we can't afford to lose reputation- even a shred of reputation."
$Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Apple (AAPL.US)$ $Coca-Cola (KO.US)$
$Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Apple (AAPL.US)$ $Coca-Cola (KO.US)$
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As of Monday, eight companies in the Nasdaq 100 have individual weights exceeding 4.5%, collectively accounting for nearly 52% of the index. According to rules, the total weight may need to be cut to 40%. A Nasdaq spokesperson confirmed the rebalancing will coincide with Friday’s annual adjustment.
$Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ $iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV.US)$
$Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ $NASDAQ 100 Index (.NDX.US)$ $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ $iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV.US)$
Markets see rate cuts at the FOMC Meeting, but let’s consider the Feds progress on CPI in 2024.
The FED identified an annual Target of 2% CPI growth
We are not only above that target but also 2000-2009 rates of overheating.
Remember those times?
$Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ $iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV.US)$ $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ $Bank of America (BAC.US)$ $Citigroup (C.US)$
The FED identified an annual Target of 2% CPI growth
We are not only above that target but also 2000-2009 rates of overheating.
Remember those times?
$Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ $iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV.US)$ $Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC.US)$ $Bank of America (BAC.US)$ $Citigroup (C.US)$
Okay, so today was an absolutely WILD day after the FOMC meeting.
There are many things to discuss...but here's the bottom line:
It kind of feels like a mini-August 5th.
Let's get into it....
So, why did the market go down across the board after the meeting?
First off, the market was upset that the Fed is only going to do 2 cuts instead of 3 cuts in 2025. However, it's not just about the lack of cuts...it's about the lac...
There are many things to discuss...but here's the bottom line:
It kind of feels like a mini-August 5th.
Let's get into it....
So, why did the market go down across the board after the meeting?
First off, the market was upset that the Fed is only going to do 2 cuts instead of 3 cuts in 2025. However, it's not just about the lack of cuts...it's about the lac...
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Investor excitement over quantum technology’s potential in AI sent Quantum Computing shares up 65.25% on Monday, with a staggering 360% gain over the past month. Rigetti Computing’s trading volume exceeded the U.S. Treasury ETF TLT, while D-Wave Quantum outpaced Berkshire Hathaway.
$Quantum Computing (QUBT.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $U.S. Treasury Bond ETFs (LIST22866.US)$
$Quantum Computing (QUBT.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $U.S. Treasury Bond ETFs (LIST22866.US)$
Jeff Raikes pitches Microsoft .
Buffett’s reasoning for not investing is thought provoking .
$Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ $Apple (AAPL.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$
Buffett’s reasoning for not investing is thought provoking .
$Warren Buffett Portfolio (LIST2999.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-A (BRK.A.US)$ $Berkshire Hathaway-B (BRK.B.US)$ $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ $Apple (AAPL.US)$ $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$
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areecep OP Kuries : I hear you—options can open up great opportunities, but like you said, the risk is real. I’ll probably start small and monitor the market closely. Thanks for the insight!
areecep OP Ahh_gee_Joey : Appreciate the input!![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
I’m leaning toward a mix of both, but like you said, macro uncertainty is a concern. If things take a downturn, I’ll probably stick to more shares for stability. Let’s see how it plays out.