GHIV update/retro: I was incorrectly too bullish the past 2 weeks (held 3k+ calls) and I increased my risk when I should have decreased it. Nonetheless those who took my low-risk strategy with $10 calls should still be up 100%+. The positive catalyst of the Tuesday webinar did not materialize because CEO was wary to influence stock price. Now the earnings report - which I am still very bullish on - is coming early February (merger is next week). GHIV still takes up most of my portfolio.

Kkr capstone principal - is this a good gig coming from mbb at AP level? Seems like a no brainer given you get buyside experience, autonomy, c-suite exp and upside of investing in your deals but a lot of the negative comments seem charged and hard to measure. What am I missing?

what’s the ratio of equity/stocks to bond/fixed income in your Merrill lynch 401k plan?Do you make any modifications or just use recommended distribution? First job with 401k and not sure what to do!

How to overcome the fear of putting a large amount of cash in index funds? I know historically speaking you'll have positive returns. However, I'm 40 and my horizon is 20-25 years. Will I have the long enough time to stop worrying about the market crash?

Which style home do you prefer and why?

How is commuting from Evanston into Chicago (the loop)? Specifically, if you don’t live in walking distance to the trains in Evanston is there parking at the train stations or is there a bit of walking from the parking to the trains? Just trying to figure out commute time if we I were to buy a house in Evanston not near the train. Thanks!

How much will be take home for C4 22.5 , have home loan and 80c

Hey everyone, looking for advice. Thinking about taking the next step in my relationship 🙂. Thinking about buying a ring. Thoughts on lab grown vs earth diamonds and places to buy in DC. TIA!

Hey all - Anyone think buying land is a good investment? I'm considering a couple of acres in parts of Virginia (near Culpeper and then closed to the W VA border). Plan to keep it for the next 15 to 20 years.

Outside of annual property taxes, what are some factors I should be considering before I make a decision? Thanks!

Hi i lost majority of my money in the stock market. I married and promised my family that I will not make the mistake I made 7 years ago. Gambling. Is this an addiction I have. I keep selling stocks and taking loses buying other stock hoping it will recover but never did and sell again taking loses and buy again. It now sink in to me. I borrow personal loan hoping that the market will do k and I pay it back but I even lost that. I can't stop crying that I hurt the one I love the most my family.

We have been in NYC for a little while with kids (2/4 yo, we are 33 yo) and even if we are financially well-off, it feels like we can’t buy a house for our lives. We are in the legal industry but potentially could work remotely forever.

Anyone found a city they love outside of NYC where buying a house is doable? We love the diversity we can find in NYC (food, international communities). Any recommendations of cities to look at? Not interested in suburbanish settings.

Hey 🇬🇧 🐠,
Has anyone ever invested in an EIS or VCT?
It appears to be very tax efficient and was wondering if any had any experience (returns, good fund manager, ...)to share ?

What is your favorite/most efficient method for calculating A&A and state adjustments?

I’m seeing lots of posts about really bad losses. If you trade you’re going to lose money - hopefully not all the time, but many positions will be mistakes. But you need a process to find ideas and manage positions. Two books you should read are “The New Trading for a Livinng” and “The Laws of Trading.” Both look at psychology, process, and risk in different ways that can help you work out your own process. The next 18 months will be much harder than the last 18 - time to start learning.

UK 🐠. Where do you trade Options?
I've been gradually increasing my trading activity and want to try out options but cant find any obvious places to trade them in the UK. Any suggestions?

I don’t wanna use TurboTax for my personal taxes anymore. I don’t like the system. I’m an ex tax professional, so I don’t need as much handholding

any recommendations? 

If there is a mass exodus of folks from California happening, how is it that California housing market is rising? It makes sense in Texas because of low supply.

Hi! I’m looking at buying a home beginning of next year. Current friends still rent & parents live abroad, so no one to ask for some advic. Can someone please give some tips and tricks? (F, 24)

Quick survey for homeowners: What is your household income and your home value?

What stocks are you adding in this dip.

For those at life science boutiques, how do you think your training, project exposure, and PD resources compare to other firms at the more junior levels (anything below EM)?

Officially down 40 pounds!!!🎉🎉

Another 10-15 to go, but needed to share my excitement. 😁

As salaried employees in London, how do you all optimise taxation? Pension contributions and ISAs? Or are there other ways?

Do you think it's easier to date other people in law vs trying to date outside of it? I went on a date last week and it went great, but I got a message from him today saying he didn't really think I had the time for a real relationship. My work is important to me and I don't get why that's a turn off for some guys...anyways help! How do I meet someone who gets it?

When buying United tickets through the Chase portal, would I be able to add my united rewards number so the flight shows up on my app? Or is that not possible since chase books through Expedia?? Would it be better to transfer the points to United and book through United? I hate it when I make a reservation and I have a third party confirmation instead of the hotel/flights confirmation. Same Q but for booking a Hilton hotel.

Can anyone tell which company i join between nokia networks and ihs markit(s&p global)

Any recommendations for vibey brunch spots in Austin for a Saturday?

About to begin the interview process for a dream job. My boyfriend of 5 years (and roommate) also works there, but on a significantly different team. At what point in the interview process do I share that my boyfriend works at the company? My BF thinks at the point of a job offer. I almost think that’s withholding information and I should share during round 1.

how many years does it normally take before being promoted? I've worked as a digital editor for about 3 years now, but nothing yet

When someone calls your previous places of employment, what can they legally ask? I was told they can verify length of employment. I’ve heard they can or can’t ask if they would hire you back, I was told they cannot ask your previous salary. Does anyone know the facts?

Senior CWs, what are some signs that your role/work/skills are being undermined?

Gimme all the red flags whether it’s clients, art directors, accounts, creative directors/management, legal (lol), social media managers etc.

Writers are soon going to need basic Figma knowledge in order to stay competitive.

How do you all block calendars for jummah? Is it better to show as OOO or as busy?

My RE is saying my ovulation is concerning. They are not able to see the follicles grow before ovulation and ovaries were small post ovulation too. All my labs are normal and periods super regular. What could be wrong? RE says he can’t say anything until we do ultrasounds next cycle.

Those who transitioned from accounting to program manager what was your process like ?

Hello All, I recently got into a Google cloud platform project as a data engineer. Can anyone please help me to find an online live trainer based teaching for Google cloud professional data engineer certification? The self paced trainings aren't helping me much.

Hi fishies, I have a decade of software dev experience, recently finished MBA from reputed university. Right now working in Program management field. But I have some time on hand, thinking of doing some volunteer work in the fields of product management or management consulting to gain more experience. Is there anything like that available. TIA

Any thoughts on the international tax / transfer pricing department at Amazon? Culture, type of work, wlb, etc?

Does anyone know if Jim Cramer’s guest schedule for a given day/week is available in advance? I’ve tried searching for it but come up empty. I feel like stocks tend to pop the day(s) after Cramer talks to the CEO on Mad Money, so I was thinking that it could be profitable to get ahead of the game.

Happy new year and hoping all of us find something like PTGEF this year.

10/12 Thread (General):

I’m looking at getting some insurance with VIX calls and OTM puts.

I think tomorrows employment data will give the necessary volatility to whipsaw the market and ultimately bring it down. My system says a move will happen soon. Will be looking at 4240 on ES.

Loading up on AAPL. They got hammered to fund the shorts despite a record quarter.

📉📈📉📈📉📈📉 live look at anything im holding today #Stonks

So looks like the consensus is... MAR Put options and Im going Long on ROKU

LCA holding a special meeting on 12/18 with shareholders to approved the proposed merger with Golden Nugget

Newbie here …, would like some advice pls

I have a rollover IRA (from old company) that has approx 150k in it.

I’m reading about the mega back door, does this mean I can convert all of that to a Roth IRA?

It sounds too good to be true? What am I missing here ?

Thoughts on Tesla options for earnings?

Why is the VIX down today considering how volatile the markets have been?

$ELY what’s your thought? Currently have just over 150 shares and a couple options open. Looks like a real long term gem. Anyone else in?

💥 FUTURES ARE GREENER THAN THE GRASS ON THE OTHER SIDE 💥

snap and pinterest both beat earnings and revenues but Pinterest stock declined, likely because they said increased users means increased costs. Is that not true for SNAP as well? Why didn't SNAP drop