Investing 102

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I totally agree -- there's too many choices out there... and it can be very hard when it's real money - and you're having to make choices.

That is why I've really tried to use EXAMPLES to discuss -- more for the THOUGHTS rather than the actual stock/etf/mutual fund being used for the discussion.

Just like my "I bought X" post -- Nobody should feel that's what THEY should do -- I'm just using the example so I can lead into the thought behind the buy or sale. I think that's where this thread is useful -- the discussion of the reasoning... and trying to BUILD on that reasoning by adding some tidbits along the way... so people can make their own decisions --- I don't care if they're only choosing which mutual fund to buy! At least they might look into them a bit more -- and use some thought process to choose A from B. If not -- we're all just wasting our time -- and I don't think we are. At least I hope not.

I doubt anyone following this thread has perceived it as a waste of time. Being able to observe insights and actions from the numerous contributors is very educational and I haven't noticed anyone making a move that lead me to think WTF did you do that for. One upside to all the choices, provided reasonable fundamentals are applied is there are a lot of nutritional choices that can satisfy the individual's appetite.

Engaging or in my case reengaging with more knowledge and developing a better feel for the big market picture with a fundamentalist focus has been emotionally rewarding in the short-term, hopefully, thanks to insight provided in this thread it will be financially rewarding long-term.