Tag: Stock Market
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Stock Split Psychology
Recently, Nvidia announced a stock split, and their stock price jumped 20% in response. While their earnings were favorable, the psychology behind stock splits often drives significant price increases. Historically, a company’s stock tends to rise by about 25% within 12 months following a stock split announcement. But why does this happen? The FOMO Effect…
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Inputs vs Outputs
In the realm of financial investments, it’s imperative to recognize that while we cannot always fully control the output of our investments, we have a significant influence over the inputs. These inputs can range from saving for a home, investing in a second property, allocating funds towards an Index Fund, or even exploring opportunities within…
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The Insider
As election fervor sweeps the nation, media channels are ablaze with political discussions. However, at 3F, we prefer steering clear of political chatter, reserving our focus for matters of finance and the economy. A while back, a friend sparked an intriguing conversation about the desire to unveil the stocks and investments chosen by our senators…
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Get in the Game!
Real estate has seen tremendous gains these past few years. The stock market has also been on a tear during 2023. Hopefully you haven’t been on the sidelines. Sometimes, it’s easy to get comfortable watching from the stands, thinking that investing in financial markets or exploring new ventures is not our domain. However, there is…
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Running Wisely with the Bulls
The financial market is an unpredictable beast, constantly defying expectations and baffling experts. It’s no secret that market analysts have a mixed track record when it comes to foreseeing market trends. Often, these experts provide contradictory opinions, constantly flip-flopping between bullish and bearish outlooks. Their inability to accurately predict market movements has left many investors…
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“Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy”
Navigating the Investment Roller Coaster: Strategies for Long-Term Success In the ever-changing landscape of investments, this year has unfolded with remarkable success stories that have left many kicking themselves for missing out. Whether it’s Nvidia boasting a 212% performance YTD, the sizzling AppLovin Corporation with an impressive 258% surge YTD, or the wild ride of…
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Impending Melt Up or Crash
The term “melt up” is a relatively unfamiliar one, especially for those accustomed to the more ominous “melt down” scenarios. My recent introduction to this concept came from my fellow 3F partner, GC, who credited the renowned investment contrarian David Hunter for the insight. Hunter, known for his bold predictions, anticipates a significant market melt…
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How to Make a Million Dollars?
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Discover the power of smart investing! Over the past decade, a popular Total Market Index Fund has delivered an impressive average annualized return of 10.77%. Imagine this: a $10,000 investment ten years ago, coupled with just $1,200 annually ($100/month), has…
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Timing To Buy That 1 Stock
If you haven’t created a stock watchlist yet, it’s high time you do. I suggest using an app to curate a list of stocks you want to monitor. A quick daily scroll through this list will give you a better understanding of how each stock is performing. To enhance your decision-making process, consider incorporating these…
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Unpredictability of the Stock Market
Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Despite the perilous news of the war in the Middle East (praying for peace), the bond collapse, and numerous other negative developments, one might expect the stock market to respond with crashes of its own. However, over…
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