Trying to buy a portfolio of ETFs for my newborn, long term investing. What would you suggest?

If you had to guess when oncycle will be, what would you say? I’ve heard funds were disappointed by participation rates and quality last time, so I’m curious to see if they can show enough discipline to wait this year.

Hey Folks ,

Can you help me understand the PF deductions in Coforge CTC, Is it just the employers contribution ? And employees share will be deducted from Gross Monthly Salary?
Also about LTA , Can i opt out of it and get it as taxable amount?

Thanks in Advance 🙂

Alright QOTD: How are you paying back your loans? PSLF or working for Private Firms and Paying your loans back yourself? Which choice do you think is better. I have 5 years left of PSLF and I cannot wait for the day that this loan is gone.

Welcome to the Chicagoland Real Estate Bowl!

The goal of this bowl is to create a platform for any and all questions you may have related to all things buying, selling, investing, and flipping real estate.

Additionally, if you need a broker I’m happy to help directly! I’m part of the number one sales team in Illinois out of our Brokerage!

New to option trading, trying to create a protective put (cont)

How do real estate lenders take cash flow into consideration? For example, typically I would probably only be approved for a $500k loan ($125k comp and $100k for down payment), but if I’m buying a multi-family home and planning to live in a unit and rent the others, will lenders approve a bigger loan?

Nifty 50 index mutual fund vs Nifty ETF ? Which is better ?

Does anyone work in Dubai or Singapore who can give me an idea what you get paid? Thinking of making the move from Norway. Lower/no personal income tax is the incentive - paying 47% 😭

Fellow EY Fishes - is anyone here have the investments in other countries (specially India). I got the independence email telling me I need to get rid of my mutual fund investments and I am not ready to do so. What are the options that I would have .. any guidance is appreciated. TIA

Can anyone explain why the Aston southend is so expensive ? 2.9k for a 1 bedroom?

Tempted to buy 1 BTC ..

Can everyone stop asking to raise taxes? People don’t deserve 24/7 handouts. Let’s take some responsibility, pls and thx

Preparing for an MBA towards Fall 2022 or 2023. How much roughly did you have in your savings/assets when you decided to apply for one? Not from finance/tech/consulting, so hard to gauge

What is the “safest” LBGT 🏳️‍🌈 City 🌃, to buy a home/settle down? I have lived in San Francisco, and open to Atlanta or any other cities.

Everyone has a different perspective on this but would love to hear yours. Someone has debt ranging say 4-5% interest rates. Do you attack debt more then investing to move towards a debt free life or do you go after investments since they return historically above that then paying down closer towards retirement. I know the latter looks better on paper but what about the psychological factors of being debt free and the guaranteed return on interest savings.

How many of y'all have trust funds? What'd you do with the $$$?

Which side wins the trade? Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones and AJ Dillion for Mark Andrews, Derrick Henry, & Alvin Kamara?

Hi Folks,

Recently in sodexo, another card got activated that is multi benefit pass and it says i can use this money for apparels,bill payments and at petrol pumps.. is this real? No physical card is given yet.. did any 1 tried this card? if yes, could you please guide me?

Exl offices not opening anytime soon right ?

Anybody else taking midday/2pm naps?!? Not going to lie, those power naps are game changers!!!

Traveling next week. What hotel has the best promotion now?

Any Salesforce developer working with Deloitte India here ?

Please DM me

There will be an annual holiday called OCCUPY WIREHOUSE where every May 18 financial advisors and their clients congregate arm in arm in front of each firm’s home office as a sign of solidarity.

How hard but also fun is corrections nursing for you all?

Hi,
I am a 22 year old undergrad. I plan to take an extra semester or two to achieve the BioTech certification at my uni. I currently study Neuroscience with a concentration in biochemistry. For those that work at biotech co, pharma co, as lab techs, research, even chemist teachers and profs: What can I do to make myself more competitive for these types of professions? (it can be specific to your career experience) I enjoy learning about medicinal biochemistry and chem in general, if that helps

How hard is a career pivot from digital advertising to a product manager or even developer? I’m learning python 🐍 and at the point where I’m working on a pretty advanced project. I think having technical skills in combination with digital marketing can increase my net worth in the long run .

Anyone know any biotechs/Pharma (ideally oncology-focused) that are looking for a VP (or even SD for the right TC) of BD/CorpDev and allowing for remote/travel models (if not Boston-based) or at least a Boston-based hybrid model? I know someone with good biotech/Pharma BD&L experience that is looking for a new role given the current biotech layoff scene. Feel free to share any company names with open roles or DM, if preferred.

Hello Fishes,

I joined CG on 27th July, the first project require me to work on documentation not related to my tech(networking) this I said no and went on bench.
The second project/client they tagged asking me to wrok on FTP L1 Monitoring and t-shoot.
Again this is not relevant to my exp(6 years in Network).

How to get released from this? the upper line is not in touch with me not they responding with update

What options do i have, what if I abscond?

Will they give me exp letter?

Any recommendations for companies open to former senior-level agency folks? Looking to make the switch in house and have 15 years experience working in oncology

Can anyone please refer me to Transaction services role in London? I have 5 years of audit and 9 months of Transaction Services experience. Thanks!

Best hotel corporate codes for discounts?

How long after exposure did you test positive / have symptoms? I heard for omicron the time period is shorter

Fish who have traveled to Maui/Hawaii recently: the website says NAAT test is only approved test and only certain hospitals or cvs / Walgreens options (which would exclude a rapid test) any luck with a rapid test? How strict upon entry?

So my team currently uses onenote to house all of our SOPs and reference guides, but it’s becoming a monstrosity and it’s really hard to search and navigate. What programs do you use to provide your team with resources? Or is there some trick to onenote organization that we are missing maybe?

Do you pay attention to BTC or ETH funding rates? Does it impact your trading/investment strategy?

Lessons that I learned in past weeks: 1) be careful with out of money options as they don’t have intrinsic value 2) don’t make rash decision based on blindly following others 3) cut loss and ego

If you’re not buying MGNI, idk what to tell you ... $11->$18.6 in a week and MktCap is still 2.1Bn. P/S is 5, and it has room to grow for a MktCap of 5Bn based on competitors. Just putting that out there

Thoughts on SNAP puts ? I feel like Snapchat is the least utilized social media platform behind IG, tik Tok and Facebook. Yet it’s basically at a 52 week high

4/4 Thread (General):

10/06 Thread (BC):

We've got to hold on, to what we've got!
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not!

Any plays on FL (Footlocker) ahead of their earnings report tomorrow?

Is there any good reason LMND went up $33 in one day?

How do you renegotiate your commission rate on TD Ameritrade and it’s platform ThinkOrSwim? Is this requested online or do you have to call in? Does it have a decent success rate? Im at the original .65.

I have just got an options trader job at a prop trading firm. But I knew nothing about options/trading/finance. The firms said they’ll be officially training us once we start. But in the meantime, what are some books/resources that you would recommend to start learning first?

For those who have been driving the daily thread posts (senior tax accountant / KPMG / etc) please DM me if interested in becoming a community leader for this bowl. I’ll put you in touch with Sam from Fishbowl. Thanks!

Feeling a large wash out on TSLA is coming. Up on the week on leaked Musk email relating to deliveries. That number came in today at a beat. Bought todays puts when stock at 1208. Looking for 1150. Profit taking is coming. Don’t follow as risk is high.

Put option on Amyris?

Stocks only go up.
Apple calls, Microsoft calls and alibaba calls are peaking my interest now....

Anyone taking profits from UVXY and VXX or still holding?

Been lurking on this group for a while. I’ve only traded stocks ever. What’s the best way to start with options? Any great video tutorials or websites that can help me understand the basics. I only have theoretical knowledge of options thanks to a derivatives class I did at college.

There has to be a play today puts on SPY?

What is everyone's current positions going to the weekend?
Here are mine:
$BA 110p 4/9
$SPY 220p 4/20

BC, any outlook or positions your holding for Jan/Feb timeframe?