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jmbar2

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7. I bought my first shares of stock in 1985 or so

Reply to DFW (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 4, 2025, 09:51 AM

Apr 2025

My dad was a CPA and recommended something. I don't even remember what it was. When the 1987 drop happened, he said, "Don't sell. This will pass". I was freaked out and sold at almost a total loss on a tiny little investment.

He was right. How I wish I had listened to him.

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Wall Street Set to Open Lower Again [View all] Pototan Apr 2025 OP

Wow, they've gotten much better flamingdem Apr 2025 #1

I guess your reply post Pototan Apr 2025 #8

Whoa, look out below! flamingdem Apr 2025 #9

pretty good little bounce so far jmbar2 Apr 2025 #2

Minus 143 on the Dow at 2:36 AM EDT Pototan Apr 2025 #3

Ditch the Dow 30. It was created for adding machines in early 1900s. Use the S&P 500 Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #5

When sentiment gets extreme it sometimes means people have already made their move. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #4

Spectator sport for me, though it was happier spectating a week ago DFW Apr 2025 #6

I bought my first shares of stock in 1985 or so jmbar2 Apr 2025 #7