Let’s Talk About Investments for Inflation and Pre-Recession Environment

[Lisa558]

OK….I know we are all upset with the triple whammy of record inflation, a major drop in our portfolios, and a looming recession. What should we add into our portfolios to protect us, if we don’t already have some?

Discussion, please, on the following:

1. Gold or gold-mining stocks or ETFs

2. A broad-based commodity fund

3. Real estate fund or REIT

4. TIPS fund, although I’ve heard these can drop if inflation starts to ramp down

Thoughts?

 

[Dekster]

Banks.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

Commodities I say would probably be the most lucrative as we all know where those are going.

 

[Lisa558]

Banks.

Thanks. I didn’t think of adding that to the list because I already own, but a good way to profit off more profitable loans for banks.

 

[Lisa558]

Commodities I say would probably be the most lucrative as we all know where those are going.

Thanks. There’s a commodity fund that includes energy as well, which is a good way to capture the rise there too.

 

[sparky]

Thoughts?

Loosing that which serves as fiscal interconnectability shreds the fabric of society , rendering them an exercise in futility

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[Lisa558]

Loosing that which serves as fiscal interconnectability shreds the fabric of society , rendering them an exercise in futility

~S~

We can soften the blow until a decent administration takes over, though, can’t we?

 

[1srelluc]

ARs, mags, and ammo.

 

[Lisa558]

ARs, mags, and ammo.

Is there a fund that invests in that? I’d go for it.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

Thanks. There’s a commodity fund that includes energy as well, which is a good way to capture the rise there too.

Literally EVERY commodity is up at least 10% year on year.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

ARs, mags, and ammo.

The Three B's!

Bullets, Beans, and Bullion baby...get er done!

 

[1srelluc]

The Three B's!

Bullets, Beans, and Bullion baby...get er done!

I've never been much on bullion but a lot of my peers are bullion hoarders. Just the other day I saw one lay-out 21K for a lot of US gold coins the local pawn shop took in. From what little I know of that market he did OK but given his age (70s) I don't know if it was a wise investment.

 

[Lisa558]

I've never been much on bullion but a lot of my peers are bullion hoarders. Just the other day I saw one lay-out 21K for a lot of US gold coins the local pawn shop took in. From what little I know of that market he did OK but given his age (70s) I don't know if it was a wise investment.

I’d rather go with a gold fund and not have to actually hold the gold itself.

 

[Gabe Lackmann]

I've never been much on bullion but a lot of my peers are bullion hoarders. Just the other day I saw one lay-out 21K for a lot of US gold coins the local pawn shop took in. From what little I know of that market he did OK but given his age (70s) I don't know if it was a wise investment.

First off...don't buy coins...buy bars.

The premium on coins is waaaaaaaay tooo high.

Also, if you are gonna buy, buy at shops, in cash.

No track.

Bullion is nothing more than a hedge against inflation.

It used to be much more effective prior to "Gold ETFs"

Which are a fucking scam and actually tie what was traditionally a bellwether investment into Casino Wall Street.

However, gold, and silver are still safe and effective.

 

[1srelluc]

I’d rather go with a gold fund and not have to actually hold the gold itself.

Depends on the fees when you sell.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

In my opinion it is too late for energy stocks, most have gained too much to be a good buy any longer. Soon we will hit the tipping point where there is a decrease in demand for gas as people will no longer pay the price and oil will come back down to earth.

Most broad ETFs are a good way to go if you have time to let the grow. Right now you can get the shares at a discount. My 401k contributions are able to buy more shares each pay period. Assuming the market eventually goes back up those that kept with it will be better off.

Other than that it is a great time to look for bargains and roll the dice on the good ones.

One I have my eye on and will pull the trigger on soon is Outset Medical (OM).

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They are in talks to expand to Australia and New Zealand. If those start to look more solid I will be all in on this one.

 

[Cellblock2429]

OK….I know we are all upset with the triple whammy of record inflation, a major drop in our portfolios, and a looming recession. What should we add into our portfolios to protect us, if we don’t already have some?

Discussion, please, on the following:

1. Gold or gold-mining stocks or ETFs

2. A broad-based commodity fund

3. Real estate fund or REIT

4. TIPS fund, although I’ve heard these can drop if inflation starts to ramp down

Thoughts?

/-----/ You need to learn how to trade Calls and Put options. They will generate weekly income to offset your losses. I sell 10 Cash Secured Puts on the Oil USO weekly. It generates about $550 gross, $350 Net, and covers the cost of my gas and car insurance.
Every time the market tanks UVXY soars. I rotate between ETFs, TNA, and its inverse TZA. All three have options. There are many stock trader groups online, through Reddit, and live events locally. They are free to join. Find one to get trading ideas.
Best of trading

 

[Lisa558]

/-----/ You need to learn how to trade Calls and Put options. They will generate weekly income to offset your losses. I sell 10 Cash Secured Puts on the Oil USO weekly. It generates about $550 gross, $350 Net, and covers the cost of my gas and car insurance.
Every time the market tanks UVXY soars. I rotate between ETFs, TNA, and its inverse TZA. All three have options. There are many stock trader groups online, through Reddit, and live events locally. They are free to join. Find one to get trading ideas.
Best of trading

Thanks, but I actually have traded calls and puts. It’s not as easy it you make it sound, because you have to get the direction right AND the expiration period. To me, a safer way to bring in income in with covered calls, and I’ve done that quite successfully. But it still isn’t enough to overcome a negative trend in the overall market, which is why I’m seeking to diversify.

 

[Cellblock2429]

I’d rather go with a gold fund and not have to actually hold the gold itself.

/----/ Precious metals are no longer the safe haven.

Gold no longer a safe haven asset

Speculators ruined gold's safe haven reputation long ago – this week's tepid response to the market panic is the just the latest example says new report.

www.mining.com

“At the height of the global liquidity crisis (when there was a shortage of liquidity) gold prices dropped sharply because investors valued cash more than gold.

“This suggests that at times of severe crises, gold could not live up to its safe-haven status. The variation in the gold price has coincided with a buildup and liquidation of outstanding investor positions in gold..."

 

[Lisa558]

/----/ Precious metals are no longer the safe haven.

Gold no longer a safe haven asset

Speculators ruined gold's safe haven reputation long ago – this week's tepid response to the market panic is the just the latest example says new report.

www.mining.com

“At the height of the global liquidity crisis (when there was a shortage of liquidity) gold prices dropped sharply because investors valued cash more than gold.

“This suggests that at times of severe crises, gold could not live up to its safe-haven status. The variation in the gold price has coincided with a buildup and liquidation of outstanding investor positions in gold..."

Thanks, I’ve read that as well. Going with commodities seems a better bet.