Investing 102 - Lateral-g Forums

**GregWeld** · #1 10-31-2013, 01:45 PM

Maybe Jody could float an IPO for Lateral-G…..

I still just don't get the whole social media market --- and then I think about the time I spend on here - and all the SOCIAL stuff done here etc --- so then I get it.

Instagram has been the only way I could get any up to date info on my '33 build. I still don't understand how to use it -- and have killed off a couple things I was following because it's just info overload but I have really enjoyed seeing my car getting painted almost in real time.

YES --- KIDS THESE DAYS ARE THE MOST NARCISSISTIC GROUP EVER IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE. I follow my own kids on Instagram -- and I'm embarrassed of the content they post… the pics of shoes - and cars - and watches and drinks and oh my…. But they ALL seem to post this kind of crappola. They have no money - they have no real hobbies they can indulge themselves in YET…. so they have to post whatever it is that turns 'em on at the moment I guess.

**camcojb** · #2 10-31-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Maybe Jody could float an IPO for Lateral-G…..

there 'ya go!!!!!!!!!!

sik68 · #3 10-31-2013, 05:49 PM

My fellow Schwab-ers have probably seen that they're really pushing their "ThomasPartners" dividend growth strategy lately. It's a portfolio of only stocks with a strong dividend history. Thanks to the SEC, portfolios are public information...so I wanted to take a peek into what they are holding so I can start doing research for my 2014 purchases.

The attached photos is my markup of the ThomasPartners list. I put a "-" next to the stocks I have in common with them, and "circled" the names of the stocks I am going to research for a potential buy.

Happy Halloween!

**GregWeld** · #4 10-31-2013, 06:40 PM

That would be a really well rounded group of investments Steven… Kudos to you in what you have already and what you plan to add.

See! This really isn't difficult is it. That list contains 100 names = too many to hold unless you've got a couple BILLION…. 20 to 25 for a normal person is a good base. Too many and you can't keep track -- too few (okay to start with) and you don't have enough diversity. And when you hold the best of the best - you sleep well at night even in down markets. And that's the place you need to get to. The rest will take care of itself.

Vince@Meanstreets · #5 10-31-2013, 07:11 PM

another nice thing is the dividends are redistributed....nice and easy.

**GregWeld** · #6 11-07-2013, 07:42 AM

Tesla (TSLA) seems to be one of these other "priced to perfection" lessons. This is why at my stage of life I DO NOT buy these kinds of stocks. Yet for the younger guys with time on their side and the desire… sometimes "events" like this in a stock are the opportunity to get in.

Nobody should buy stocks like these unless they really really understand and acknowledge that they are very high risk. They can have very high rewards - and or they can blow up before your very eyes. If you don't have the capital (whatever that number is) and you don't have the stomach to ride these kinds of stocks (wild ponies really) then stay out of them. If you DO have - just remember "buyer beware".

Right now -- it's more fun to be at SEMA… and not watching the stock market - and that's why I invest the way I do - and just get the dividends. :>)

im4u2nvss · #7 11-07-2013, 07:53 AM

Greg, I want to thank you for the time, effort and knowledge that you have put into this thread! I am a 31 year old who has made plenty of mistakes over the years with my investments and have been trying to change my way of thinking. Keep it up, you are my financial hero!

Vince@Meanstreets · #8 11-07-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Tesla (TSLA) seems to be one of these other "priced to perfection" lessons. This is why at my stage of life I DO NOT buy these kinds of stocks. Yet for the younger guys with time on their side and the desire… sometimes "events" like this in a stock are the opportunity to get in.

Nobody should buy stocks like these unless they really really understand and acknowledge that they are very high risk. They can have very high rewards - and or they can blow up before your very eyes. If you don't have the capital (whatever that number is) and you don't have the stomach to ride these kinds of stocks (wild ponies really) then stay out of them. If you DO have - just remember "buyer beware".

Right now -- it's more fun to be at SEMA… and not watching the stock market - and that's why I invest the way I do - and just get the dividends. :>)

thats the difference between an investor and a day trader