Let's fucking ride!!!!
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(Notices Tesla is up 17 percent today.)

(Smug smile.)

(Checks stock portfolio.)

(Still 5 percent below breakeven on Tesla stock.)
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Yeah their earnings report was pretty good, so I'd imagine tomorrow their factory is gonna catch on fire or something

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Correct. The curve has been steepening. The Fed will cut rates next Wednesday and then we're only priced for one more cut in 2020. Reasons include: 1/ some elements of a detente between China and the US in their trade dispute 2/ better news on Brexit (though this is still messy) 3/ the Fed instituting some liquidity injections that benefit the front end exclusively 4/ the US Treasury exploring - almost certainly at Trump's behest - issuing more long end securities.

The data has still been relatively tepid. And in 2020, a potential Trump/Warren election is seen as a major negative almost regardless of who wins.
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Remain wary of Tesla.
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Anyone who didn't get in on the briefly underpriced TSLA puts probably missed out.
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Rainman this is for you


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Im thinking of opening an account with TD Ameritrade or Charles Schwab. Anyone have experience with them?
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I've used Schwab for about a decade, though my needs are pretty basic. Any specific questions?
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Anyone use Bloom or similar for their 401k?

Just curious on overall experience with it.
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I'm a beginner so I've got about a thousand, but I figure I'll just wade in there and learn for myself.

Just curious if anyone had any rave reviews or horrible experiences to share.
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I started with them just because our work Simple IRAs go there, but I've since opened up a couple Roths for my wife and I as well. I also use their checking account, which is nice because they refund ATM fees anywhere in the world. (Not great if you frequently need to deposit cash, though.)

If you're just getting started, I'm a fan of their target date index funds. Nice, diverse portfolio that shifts over time, has minimal fees, and takes very little effort. Obviously you can do a lot more than that if you want. Rain Man could tell you about their stock trading stuff - he does a lot more of that than I do.

I haven't really needed much from them, but any time I've needed it their customer service reps (primarily via chat for me) have been knowledgeable and helpful.
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I’ve been using Fidelity for over a decade. They have every service under the sun and their online presence is fantastic.

Recent changes in the market for brokerage houses have leveled the playing field with regard to fees. I use both Vanguard and Fidelity target date funds as well as several ETFs which are free for trades on Fidelity.

Their in person abilities over the phone are very good. I’ve managed to re-characterize several years of IRA changes (backdoor Roth) with simply a phone call.

On the other side of the coin, I’ve heard nothing but horrible stories about Janus Henderson.
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Been making some short term swing trades with TLT.

Liquidated my JNJ position. I try not to mix ethics in making money but they are just scummy.
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What did Johnson and Johnson do?
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