Small adds to $SPTE (Shariah Tech ETF), $CEG, $COHR, $CRDO, $KLAC and $VRT during the selloff. For the rest of the year, the goal is less concentration in AI, and more compounding from stability. Lower volatility, better diversification, more income, and still plenty of upside from growth stocks. While I’ve reaped the benefits of AI, in the last few months I’ve gradually began evolving my portfolio. By December I’m hoping the portfolio is ruled by 2-3 ETFs, with growth stocks (other than $MU & $NVDA) being less than 3% per holding in weight. That way I’m setup for success long term and get an area for risk-taking that’s less volatile. What goals are you working to reach by end of 2026? read more
I am not happy. Recently I have been having absolute terrible luck on products I've purchased It started off with a $250 socket set. I opened the set and realized one of the sockets were missing all markings on it. They clearly forgot to paint the size of the socket in factory. I was able to contact costumer support and they did send me a new socket with the proper labeling on it Next I bought a $2000 cable machine for my home gym. It came in 5 boxes. One of the boxes were wrong so I had to deal with customer support to get the proper box sent. After over a month from the date I made the order I finally had everything and assembled the machine. Well the instructions weren't impressive. There were typos in it and I'm pretty sure there was an error in assembly causing me to put the wrong washer in the wrong place. I've seen pictures of the machine on their website and seen pictures of all sorts of reviews and everyone has these particular washers in different locations. I did what the instructions showed but I believe they're wrong. Either way it's a couple washers. Hopefully it's nothing critical to the longevity of the pullup bar. There was also one completely striped screw. I screw it in and it does nothing but spin. Lastly the pulley housings on most of the pulleys are welded crooked. The packaging was done very well so I highly doubt this was a shipping error. There also seems to be no damage at all on the pulleys. They're all just welded sideways. Some worse than others and a couple that are actually done properly Next I bought a $3000 gaming pc. I opted to buy a prebuilt one this time since I now live in an isolated location. I have limited shipping options and a ton of stuff simply doesn't come here. I can't even order Amazon for the most part. Anyway I open it up and notice one of the mounting screws on the motherboard is completely missing and another one of these screws is cross threaded. Even worse I can't take it out since it spins endlessly. The instructions also came in French with no English copy so I had to translate it with AI and the wifi antenna on the instructions is not what was shipped in the box. I yet to turn this thing on. God only knows if it'll melt or burn down the house. It's also difficult to try and return this since the closest store is 7 hours away and trying to repackage this and mail it instead is a huge pain in the a$$ Am I unlucky or is this the new normal? Everything costs more than ever, salaries don't keep up and on top of it all these products are garbage. There's no quality assurance anymore, it seems like workers nowadays couldn't give two sh$ts and who's left with the aftermath? I'm tired of companies cutting corners, producing trash and charging the moon for services. It's ridiculous. Even in my workplace. We bought several brand new vehicles and they're all lemons. What about fast food? I recently bought food items from several different locations. I get egg shells in breakfast sandwiches, hair in other things and bones in others. It's insane. No one has pride in work anymore. There should be no reason why things that cost 1000s have all these issues. It's not like I'm buying cheap crap
IF Claude and OpenAI starts slowing their roll as a check for the fears of an AI doomsday, that does not mean corporations and people around the world will value the technology any less. The demand will still be sky high, and will only rise and it becomes more useful. ‼️ What do you guys think?👇 I’m buying this dip 🚨 $SMH$NVDA$AVGO$TSM$DRAM$AMD$ARM$CRDO$QQQM
If I could go back and sit down with my 18 year old self, this is what I would tell him about money: 1. Start planning for retirement early Retirement might feel like a lifetime away when you're 18 or in your early 20s. But that distance is actually your biggest advantage. The earlier you start saving and investing, the more time your money has to grow. 2. Spend less than you earn. Just because you have money available doesn't mean you need to spend it all. Living below your means gives you more room to save, invest, and build financial security. 3. Create a budget Understand how much money you earn, how much you need to spend, and how much you have left for everything else. You don't need to monitor every dollar for the rest of your life, but you should have a clear idea of where your money is going. 4. Build a Small Emergency Fund At 18, you may not have any major expenses or financial responsibilities yet, so you do not need a large emergency fund right away. Still, it is a good idea to set aside a small amount of money as a safety net. Even $500 to $1,000 can give you a little breathing room if something unexpected comes up, such as a car repair, an unexpected bill, or replacing something you need. As your income, expenses, and responsibilities grow, you can gradually build your emergency fund toward 3 to 6 months of essential expenses. 5. Increase Your Income At 18, one of your greatest financial assets is your ability to increase your future earning potential. Building valuable skills, whether through a degree, skilled trade, certification, or hands-on experience, can create more opportunities and give you greater control over your financial future. Focus on building skills that are valuable in the marketplace. Gain experience, choose your career path carefully, and continue developing your abilities as you progress. As your skills and experience grow, look for opportunities to increase your income. This could mean negotiating your pay, taking on additional responsibilities, changing employers, or eventually building your own business. 6. Take Advantage of Tax-Advantaged Accounts Make sure you understand and take advantage of the tax-advantaged accounts available to you in Canada, such as the TFSA, FHSA if you are eligible, and RRSP. Each account has a different purpose and comes with its own rules and tax benefits. For example, a TFSA can be useful for flexible long-term saving and investing, while an FHSA is designed specifically to help eligible first-time home buyers save for a home. An RRSP can be valuable for retirement savings and provide tax deductions on your contributions. 7. Understand How Taxes Affect Your Money You do not need to become a tax professional. However, you should understand the basics of how taxes apply to your income, investments, capital gains, deductions, and registered accounts in Canada. The more you understand the tax system, the better you can make decisions about where you put your money and how you manage it. 8. Invest in a globally diversified ETF every week and or every single month. ⏺️XEQT.TO ⏺️VT ⏺️VXC.TO (These are great options)☝🏻 I'm not saying you can't invest in growth stocks, but in my opinion, especially as a beginner, ETFs should make up the bulk of your portfolio. Buy a globally diversified ETF and invest consistently in it over time. 9. Put Your Priorities First When your paycheck arrives, don't immediately start spending on things you want. Use this order: Income comes in → cover your essential bills → save and invest → spend what remains on entertainment and wants. 10. Don't Forget to Enjoy Your Life Building your finances matters, but you shouldn't spend your entire 20s focused on saving and investing. Travel when you can. Spend time with the people who matter to you. Try new things, take opportunities, and make memories. (Not Financial Advice)read more
And with that… another 100% gain position with $CRWD$CRWD . That being said I would not buy here at ATH’s and a small drop is to be expected. $VST will be adding a small portion to my existing position throughout the week $CRDO on bounce alert! Stock beaten down but fundamentals haven’t changed - a necessity for the future $ZETA still going strong while many doubted, this could in fact be the catalyst in intelligence- only time will tell $PHOS beauty. Buy da dip imo (nfa) $VFV still keeping steady although not as fun to watch as it was from March-May of this year but it really shouldn’t be enjoyable. Just a slow reliable safe pocketread more
Locking in some gains and de-risking a bit. I added to $SMH to keep my semiconductor exposure, and opened a new position in $RACK to get exposure to the growing AI data-centre infrastructure buildout.
Two pieces of news are further excarberating downside in stocks. Oil prices keep climbing as $CVX CEO and other fuel executives are now warning that global supplies are running short. Adding to that anxiety is a report that Saudi Arabia might be days away from not being able to export much crude due to recent attacks on its pipelines. AI security fears also got alleviated with $GOOGL deepmind researcher coming out with the news that he resigned few weeks back with the same concerns that others are voicing. This does not feel like a marketing gimmick anymore. All of these researchers have realized something and are calling out before its too late. Brace for more volatility. AI related stocks might be going fown further as thw futures indicate !! $META$NVDA$AMZN$AAPL$TSLA$MSFT
The wrong items are reaching new highs. Both 30 year mortgage rates and 10 year treasury yields are breaching new 2 year highs. 30 year mortgage at 7.17% is going to destroy any demand for housing. And rising treasury yields are not at all good news for companies which borrow money to build out or ramp up production. Growth stocks are going to be hardest hit in this environment.I feel a market shock (big correction or crash) is coming soon. Just cautoning everyone !! Be rational with your investments !! ✌️✌️ $MSFT$NVDA$GOOGL$META$AMZN$TSLA$AAPL read more
Ok ppl there seems to be a very serious issue with me . This is not something I would normally advertise but my hands are completely tied. Here we go It's a very unique situation that my identity is being impersonated in real time everyday.I have absolutely no control over anything on my phone.ITS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS WITHOUT ME KNOWING. Does anyone know anyone that can help with this critical issue. Millions are being reallocated People are losing money It's affecting everything globally read more
Hi everyone in the Blossom community! 👋 After taking some time to sharpen the compass, fine-tune the portfolio, and keep my family priorities crystal clear back home, I’m officially jumping in here as a new investor. My investment philosophy goes way beyond chasing daily green numbers: I truly believe in the mindset of Travel Early ✈️🗺️. It’s all about building a solid strategy, diversifying smartly (combining broad-market ETFs and income-generating assets), optimizing taxes along the way, and making your capital work today so you can enjoy the journey long before traditional retirement age. Here's what I'll be focusing on and sharing: Long-term portfolio growth and asset allocation 📈 Tax efficiency strategies to keep more of what you earn 💼 Balancing family finances with long-term financial freedom goals 👨👩👦 Great to connect with this community—looking forward to learning from everyone and sharing insights in the comments! 🚀read more
Prime Video is also bringing short-form videos into its streaming experience. Similar to Netflix Clips, the idea is simple . Instead of scrolling through endless titles, watch a short scene and decide if something is worth watching. I find it interesting that two major streaming platforms are moving in the same direction. Short-form video may not just be for TikTok, Instagram or YouTube anymore. It could become a normal way we discover movies and shows too. Small change, but an interesting trend to watch for both $AMZN and $NFLX https://press.aboutamazon.com/prime-video/2026/5/prime-video-delivers-a-new-way-to-discover-entertainment-with-clipsread more
Meta One is now rolling out more broadly, bringing paid subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp along with higher AI usage and premium features. What I find interesting is that Meta already has billions of people inside these apps. Even if only a small percentage eventually pays for AI tools or premium features, that could create another recurring revenue stream on top of advertising. $META is spending heavily on AI. Now we’re starting to see more ways they could actually monetize it. Do you think subscriptions can become a meaningful revenue stream for Meta, or will most users just stick with the free versions? https://faq.whatsapp.com/1207803437582342read more
AI stocks are selling off after some of the biggest names in the industry called for slowing down AI development because of safety concerns. $AMD and other semiconductor stocks are taking a hit because the market is immediately asking the obvious question if AI development slows, does all that planned spending on chips and data centers slow too? I don’t think one headline changes the long-term AI infrastructure story, but this is a risk worth paying attention to. AI has driven a huge amount of market growth. Anything that changes the pace of AI spending matters.
Something funny My portfolio is up about 3% (MWR) all time. Terrible by all metrics! I also have a model portfolio that I paper trade maybe 2-4 times a year. It is up 250% over the same timeline. Same investor, two very different results… I spend less time researching those investments in the model portfolio but also less time worrying about them due to how little I trade it. Something I have been implementing in my personal portfolio is not stressing about my investments, I try not to look at them everyday, and I try not to sell unless there is a material change in info! Lastly, I set stop losses and only revisit my loosers every 6 months to check on the thesis. I hope to see more correlation in my personal portfolio to my model portfolio in the coming years. read more
Sharing a bit of my investing journey on here 📈 I work in financial services, I’m LLQP licensed and currently studying for CFA Level I. I’m also growing my business, so feel free to follow @withahnaf on Instagram and follow along with the journey. Would love to connect and grow with you guys 🤝
