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Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last. -
Keeping my back to the wall with you around."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostYou forgot the arrogant bit - he thinks because he did a course, and has had some profits in a growing market, that he knows everything. I too hope he learns and doesn't get too far behind the curve, but at the moment I fear his emotions are not letting him see the reality of his situation.
I guess we're all guilty of some level of optimism bias, but it seems to affect some more than others. Perhaps arrogance is the reason for that.Last edited by Paralytic; 7 July 2020, 09:49.Comment
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To be objective when cretins like Pooper start expressing views on stock market, tulipcoins etc then it's a sure sign of imminent crash.
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostAre you Nick Leeson?Scoots still says that Apr 2020 didn't mark the start of a new stock bull market.Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostIt reminds me of those who bought, renovated and sold houses during the housing boom, not realising that it was the market that made their profit, not the work they did, and they could have made much the same, without the additional work, by just holding on for a bit and flipping the property.
I guess we're all guilty of some level of optimism bias, but it seems to affect some more than others. Perhaps arrogance is the reason for that.I'm an expert in property, never lost money from a sale ... but then I bought my first place in 1995 and the market has gone with me ever since
I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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All Eyes on China’s Unstoppable Stocks After $460 Billion Rally
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...&sref=o1Dqf087
BOOMED!Comment
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Originally posted by DealorNoDeal View PostNo, I only broke my bank account not an entire bank.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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I was amazed to see my S&S account is today worth about 10% MORE than it's peak just before all this stuff started.
Certainly not due to any action on my part, I haven't dared look!Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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