Throwback. I thought he was going to transform the Dolphins defense back in the day.
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i heard about them first.What made you pick them over Joby? I've been doing a little research on both & still trying to decide who to go with.
I don't have direct experience, but have a few resources saved:Question for the fam, does anyone here trade or have looked into Preferred stocks? I know some can be leverage for income and for potential to gain capital via convertible to stock, I know there are many types of preferred stocks. Preferred stock is like hybrid, taking parts of a common stock but also incurring the debt of the said corporation. Can anyone chime in?
Warren Buffett has used preferred stock as a strategic investment tool, particularly in situations involving mergers and acquisitions. Berkshire Hathaway's $10 billion investment in Occidental Petroleum preferred stock with warrants in 2019 is a prime example, enabling Occidental to acquire Anadarko Petroleum. These preferred shares offer a fixed dividend (8% in the Occidental case) and the potential for capital appreciation through the warrants.
Here's a more detailed look:
Strategic Tool:
Buffett utilizes preferred stock as a flexible instrument in transactions, offering a higher yield than traditional debt and providing potential upside through warrants or conversion options.
Occidental Petroleum Example:
In 2019, Berkshire Hathaway invested $10 billion in Occidental Petroleum preferred stock with warrants, facilitating Occidental's acquisition of Anadarko.
Dividend and Warrants:
The preferred shares in the Occidental deal have an 8% dividend yield and come with warrants to purchase common stock at a set price, allowing for potential capital gains.
Not a Common Investment:
While Buffett has used preferred stock strategically, it's not a typical component of Berkshire Hathaway's core portfolio, which primarily focuses on common stocks.
Value Investing Principles:
Buffett's investment approach with preferred stock still aligns with his value investing philosophy, seeking companies with strong fundamentals and favorable long-term prospects.
Enterprise Value and Book Value:
When analyzing Berkshire Hathaway's financial statements, preferred stock's market value is added to common stock for enterprise value calculations, and its par value is subtracted from total equity in book value calculations according to GuruFocus.
Thank you! damn, that was really informative. The upside is there but you really have to do your homework about the companies involved.I don't have direct experience, but have a few resources saved:
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What Is Preferred Stock? - NerdWallet
Investors looking to buy stock in a company may be able to choose between two main types of stock: preferred stock (aka preferred shares or preferreds) or common stock. What…www.nerdwallet.com
Tom is the sleepy eyed optimistic bull. he's never bearish. i just laugh whenever i see him on with sleepy eyes
The sharks are sensing blood in the water.
i am going to have to invest some money in this etf of his. thanks for the heads up. i like the investment approach he described in the article.
Not sure how to do the link preview joint
This was a pretty good interview. At the 7:06 mark, he discussed Steve Jobs and his treatment of people, delving into what made him tick.
Starting at the 36:49 mark, I found this analogy quite interesting that he shared. I would love to hear some feedback from the board members.
i am sitting on about 1000 shares of them. been sitting for about 2 years now waiting for it to explode
AMD is finally back from the dead !!
Looks like I won't be assigned these 200 shares (unless something wild happens).Sold 2 more puts on for Webull today @ $86 each, $10 strike for 7/18/2025. Speculative, but I want to get a few hundred just to sit on.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - The High Fees Problem
3:13 - The Superior Returns Problem
6:19 - The Financial Tortoise Community
8:53 - The Transparency Problem
11:45 - The Democratization Myth Problem
14:31 - The Structure Trap Problem
15:59 - Conclusion
i am sitting on about 1000 shares of them. been sitting for about 2 years now waiting for it to explode
Year | S&P 500 annual return |
2015 | 1.4% |
2016 | 12% |
2017 | 21.8% |
2018 | -4.4% |
2019 | 31.5% |
2020 | 18.4% |
2021 | 28.7% |
2022 | -18.1% |
2023 | 26.3% |
2024 | 23.31% |
VTI/VOO and chill...?Average Stock Market Return: A Historical Perspective and Future Outlook
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- The S&P 500 has gained about 10.5% annually since its introduction in 1957.
- The S&P 500's annual average return in 2024 was 23.31%, a little less than 2023's 26% jump.
- Returns may fluctuate widely yearly, but holding onto investments over time can help.
It can be nerve-racking to watch the stock market fluctuate up and down, but short-term fluctuations are normal. The market generally trends up down the line, providing significant returns to patient, long-term investors.
The best way to track the stock market's long-term performance is by looking at major market indexes. Your specific choice of benchmark may depend on your investing style, but the S&P 500 is used the most for general market analysis.
Year-to-year gains vary widely. According to Berkshire Hathaway, here's how the yearly returns from the S&P 500, including dividends, have looked over the past 10 years.
Year S&P 500 annual return 2015 1.4% 2016 12% 2017 21.8% 2018 -4.4% 2019 31.5% 2020 18.4% 2021 28.7% 2022 -18.1% 2023 26.3% 2024 23.31%
For the 10 years ending in December 2024, the S&P 500 has outpaced the historical average a bit, returning an annual average of 13.3% with dividends.
This is similar to the 12.55% return of the Russell 3000 index, which represents almost the entire US equity market. The smaller Russell 2000 index hasn't been quite as strong over the past decade but has still moved in the same direction, with a 7.82% annual gain, according to LSEG.
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Average Stock Market Return Explained: What You Can Expect In 2025
Discover the historical average stock market return and what factors influence it. Learn what to expect for stock market performance in 2025 and beyond.www.businessinsider.com
whenever the S&P is negative for the year, load the boat because it coming back hard. Same with the nasdaq.Average Stock Market Return: A Historical Perspective and Future Outlook
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- The S&P 500 has gained about 10.5% annually since its introduction in 1957.
- The S&P 500's annual average return in 2024 was 23.31%, a little less than 2023's 26% jump.
- Returns may fluctuate widely yearly, but holding onto investments over time can help.
It can be nerve-racking to watch the stock market fluctuate up and down, but short-term fluctuations are normal. The market generally trends up down the line, providing significant returns to patient, long-term investors.
The best way to track the stock market's long-term performance is by looking at major market indexes. Your specific choice of benchmark may depend on your investing style, but the S&P 500 is used the most for general market analysis.
Year-to-year gains vary widely. According to Berkshire Hathaway, here's how the yearly returns from the S&P 500, including dividends, have looked over the past 10 years.
Year S&P 500 annual return 2015 1.4% 2016 12% 2017 21.8% 2018 -4.4% 2019 31.5% 2020 18.4% 2021 28.7% 2022 -18.1% 2023 26.3% 2024 23.31%
For the 10 years ending in December 2024, the S&P 500 has outpaced the historical average a bit, returning an annual average of 13.3% with dividends.
This is similar to the 12.55% return of the Russell 3000 index, which represents almost the entire US equity market. The smaller Russell 2000 index hasn't been quite as strong over the past decade but has still moved in the same direction, with a 7.82% annual gain, according to LSEG.
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Average Stock Market Return Explained: What You Can Expect In 2025
Discover the historical average stock market return and what factors influence it. Learn what to expect for stock market performance in 2025 and beyond.www.businessinsider.com
Are people looking at ETH because BTC is getting out of reach?Don't sleep on this play, $SBET!! They are aiming to be the largest ETH holder. Should go above $100. Thank me later!!