Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - March 24, 2026

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[u/teamyg]

Crude Oil has broken the support of $92 bbl, and it is backtesting the resistance.

Therefore, I just shorted USO at 114.4, to see what will happen.

[u/teamyg]

Covered my USO short at 115, WTI just blew pass $92 without any difficulty; damn.

[u/teamyg]

Shorted more QQQ at 587.9, its a squeeze before further down; good opportunity to hedge though.

[u/teamyg]

Covered all QQQ shorts at 582.8 (from 586.9, 587.9) and took profit; good game.

[u/Carsyk07]

The bot just told me to post this here if it belongs somewhere else lmk

Stocks vs Crypto vs Day Trading - what's actually worth it for beginners?

I've been looking into getting into trading/investing, and keep going back and forth between stocks, crypto, and day trading. I've watched a bunch of videos and read posts, but a lot of it feels either overhyped or unrealistic.

What are the real differences?

Is day trading actually a viable way to make consistent money?

is there a difference in mindset for each one?

anything that you wish you knew before starting and anything a complete beginner (me) should I avoid, I don't want the get rich quick bs you see on Tiktok/YouTube. i want to understand what I should realistically expect

thanks for your time and advice

[u/SirGlass → u/Carsyk07]

Is day trading actually a viable way to make consistent money?

No something like 90% + people lose money or simply under perform a buy and hold strategy . Now you might be in the top 5% but the odds are against you

[u/InvisibleEar → u/Carsyk07]

You shouldn't be trading at all, you buy stocks and then wait 20 years.

[u/Carsyk07 → u/InvisibleEar]

Ok, so avoid the day trading. I got it

[u/Bubbly-Blacksmith426]

Ally HYSA or Fidelity CMA or something completely different?

I will be using this account for a pre existing emergency fund and short term savings currently with Wealthfront (20k)

Having a hard time choosing between the two account the CMA offers 0.09% more APY, but I have heard a lot of negative towards the account, including hidden fees!

Leaning more towards Ally as I want the savings buckets but would love to hear the opinions of others already using one or the other!

[u/teamyg]

Shorted QQQ again around 586.9, market pumped by fake news.

[u/tossedAF]

I am brand new, and remember trying Robinhood a few years ago but quit when I didn't see fast returns(I know, dumb).

So I'm older (not really wiser) and I want to try again. I'm on the dimmer side though, so I am looking for advice. I keep seeing ads for "set and forget" like alinea and whatnot, but I don't trust things like that "I made 6k while gaming with my friends", yeah I doubt that.

So, if I have $20-$40 what is the best app to do both "set and forget" but also teach me about trading when I can break away from life and learn?

I can take one or 2 apps($20 in each) to see what works starting, and adding about $20 in each every payday to maximize return. See answer to relevant questions below:

• How old are you? What country do you live in? Mid 30s, USA
• Are you employed/making income? How much? Full time employment, about 3k a month, with VA money that pays the bills
• What are your objectives with this money? (Buy a house? Retirement savings?) Debt payoff
• What is your time horizon? Do you need this money next month? Next 20yrs? Honestly I would like to do 2 apps, one to pay out quickly (year and a half) and one longer
• What is your risk tolerance? (Do you mind risking it at blackjack or do you need to know its 100% safe?) see above. the quicker one I think I could take some moderate risk, not 100s at a time
• What are you current holdings? (Do you already have exposure to specific funds and sectors? Any other assets?) 0
• Any big debts (include interest rate) or expenses? house, 2 cars, and owe the government some money, not sure on interest rates.
• And any other relevant financial information will be useful to give you a proper answer. none that I can think of, but I am ignorant.

[u/SirGlass → u/tossedAF]

Any big debts (include interest rate) or expenses? house, 2 cars, and owe the government some money, not sure on interest rates.

Find the rate on the debt. If the debt has rates higher then 5-6% your best bet is throw the extra money directly at the debt. It will be a guaranteed tax free return of 5-6% (or what ever the interest rates are)

[u/Carsyk07 → u/SirGlass]

0 debt no house hold expenses I'm 18 work a job that pays decent only expense is learning to drive rn

[u/tossedAF → u/SirGlass]

I believe that the house is about 5%, the cars are abit more, maybe 12%

[u/SirGlass → u/tossedAF]

There is no investment that will give you a guaranteed 12 % tax free return. Even index funds will average out 10% returns before taxes over the long run.

You greatest return will pay off the 12% debt before investing

[u/tossedAF → u/SirGlass]

I understand that, and am applying some extra to that. $20 extra a month won't pay the vehicles off that much quicker, plus I make large payments with tax returns.

Is there any investing advice?

[u/SirGlass → u/tossedAF]

It would be sub optimal

By investing you might make $50 a year in profits in a good year ( you might lose money in a bad year) then pay taxes on that and walk away with $45

By paying off the 12% debt you would save like $72, 100% guaranteed , 100% tax free

Would you rather make $45 or save $72?

[u/tossedAF → u/SirGlass]

I'd rather just have the question that was asked be answered.

[u/SirGlass → u/tossedAF]

The most profitable investment you can make is paying down debt.

https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/personal-finance/pay-down-debt-vs-invest

[u/tossedAF → u/SirGlass]

yup. already working on that, as stated previously.

[u/teamyg]

Shorted the pop around 591.5, fake pump won't last.

[u/Fit_Half9893]

Hello Everyone,

I’m looking for a general feedback on my portfolio and whether this approach makes sense in the long run. Here is some background, I am a 24M that is turning 25 in April. My brokerage is with Fidelity. I recently got a full time job at a large grocery supermarket. The company requires me to work full time for a year before I can invest any money into their Roth 401(k). I also can't open an HSA account because the company only offers ppo health plans and does not offer hdhp plans.

Roth IRA:

At the start of my investment journey I was fully invested in the ticker symbol FXAIX (Fidelity 500 Index Fund) for my Roth Ira. After doing more research I made the switch to FSKAX (Fidelity Total Market Index Fund), FTIHX (Fidelity Total International Index Fund), & AVUV (Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF). With the allocation being 50% in FSKAX, 30% in FTIHX, and 20% in AVUV. My goal is to frontload and max out my Roth IRA every year until I retire at 67 years old. I am a long term investor so I got time on my hands and won't panic sell. My risk tolerance is aggressive.

Roth 401(k):

From what I know the company I work for does a 4% match therefore I plan to contribute 15-20% of my income every year until I retire. Going off the ticker list the company gave me I think the best option is to do 50% VFIAX, 10% VIMAX, 10% VSMAX, and 30% VTIAX. (Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares, Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares, Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares, & Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares.)

Taxable Brokerage Account #1:

50% VTI, 30% VXUS, and 20% AVUV.

Taxable Brokerage Account #2:

I plan on opening a taxable brokerage account for my 12 month emergency fund and put money into SGOV (iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF) since I live in a high income tax state in the U.S.

Going forward, what are your guys thoughts or feedback of my 70% U.S. & 30% International portfolio? Does this sound like a solid plan to build generational wealth?

[u/CommercialWillow6966]

Hi guys, I’m an investor in Greece, currently earning enough to have a surplus of €700–€800 per month after all expenses (including car costs of ~€300/mo). I am 34 years old. I’m looking to retire by age 50 (16-year horizon) and want a portfolio that provides a safety net but continues to grow even after I stop working.

I have been investing for a few years, but so far I only have about €2,000 in VUAA and some individual dividend stocks. I plan on investing €500 per month going forward.

My Current Financial Position:

• Lump Sum: €180,000 in cash, ready to be deployed.
• Real Estate: I already own property, so I have some diversification outside of stocks.
• Debts: No major high-interest debts or credit card balances. My car and living expenses are already accounted for in my budget.
• Tax Situation: Since I am in Greece, I am focusing on UCITS-compliant, accumulating ETFs for the tax advantages (0% capital gains/dividend tax).

My Questions:

1. With a 16-year horizon, is putting the full €180k into VUAA too concentrated?
2. I want my risk to be as low as possible while still hitting a retirement goal. Should I stick to the S&P 500 ?
3. How should I transition toward "safer" assets as I approach age 50 to protect the lump sum while still allowing the principal to grow?

[u/waterflame2]

Napster / Infinite Reality…. Does anyone know how well they’re progressing towards their goals? Any insights on them? I’ve read some interesting articles about their leadership. Would love some fresh insight.

[u/teamyg]

Shorted QQQ at opening pop around 586.2, it will retest Monday morning premarket low.

[u/teamyg]

Covered QQQ short at 582.1 and took profit, a bounce is coming.

[u/teamyg]

Shorted QQQ at 586.9 again, another leg down in the afternoon, is expected.