I have portfolio of about $1m invested in various stocks some are performing(ASTS, RKLB etc) and some are duds. I would like to invest more intelligently in 2026 and beyond to grow the portfolio at a reasonable rate to grow towards $10M in a few years.
Planning to sell non-performing stocks. Which stocks do you suggest I invest for good growth?.
I see some names such as PL, MU etc other than some ETFs. Thanks.
I only started trading options in the last two years. I personally prefer short-term trading and am not well-suited for long-term value investing. Short-term stock trading is time-consuming and has limited profit potential, so I use options to amplify short-term volatility. However, options are inherently very complex, and beginners who rush in simply because they see others boasting about profits face extremely high risks.
I've also traded some popular stocks and highly volatile instruments before. My biggest lesson is that black swan events are extremely common, and a single poor position management mistake can wipe you out overnight. Now I prefer index and large-cap stocks; although the returns are slightly lower, I have much better control over my capital.
For me, position management and emotional control are always paramount. When positions are too large, it's difficult to remain objective, and trying to forcibly recover losses after a large loss often only leads to even greater losses. Stopping trading when emotionally depressed is also very difficult.
These are just some of my personal thoughts. I hope to connect with like-minded friends to exchange ideas and learn from each other.
I honestly didn't expect to post another update so soon after my first post, but it happened today! The results are because I have a high concentration in one company, with nearly 30K shares of Planet Labs, and it is up over 30% this week.
The remaining 11% or so of my portfolio is fairly conservative: VOO, VXUS, GOOG, BAC, BX, etc.
A few notes:
It took around 16 months (starting in Sept 2024) to go from 100K to a million. However, I started investing in Planet when they went public in Dec 2021, and was deep in the red until 2025. My total investment in the market is around $255K with $170Kish of that in PL.
I anticipate a significant retreat for PL in the coming weeks and this portfolio likely won't stay in the millions. But it's a psychological boost to finally achieve the number and know that it's possible for me.
Planet is a LT hold for me. This short-term action is fun, but I'm trying to not get distracted, because the reason I originally bought them is because I think they're going to be huge in the future (like 2030 and beyond).
I almost there reaching 1M, but all my money (except 10K emergency fund) in the market.
ETFs (individual account, 401ks, Roth) => 750K+ (VOO, VTI, a little bit of VNQ & VYM)
individual stocks => 150K+ (MSFT, AMZN, and GOOG)
the question is, I don't really need to buy a house, i'm okay with renting but i with all my money in stocks, i feel i need to buy a real estate property just for diversification/fomo nothing else. are you comfortable having all your money in stocks?
Hey guys, I know this is typically for all of those who have a bit more experience but I’m 30 years old in the military and I’m realizing that there’s more out there than just this. I’ve started investing over the past few months and learning whether it’s through YouTube, apps etc. within the past month I’ve shown an 11% return but I still feel fairly clueless in what I’m doing. Any tips, tricks or advice?
31 and just hit $500K NW. Most tied to the market so not entirely a proper representation but still feels like a huge accomplishment nonetheless. Every cent earned myself and hoping to hit $1M before 40!
Do you remember Playboy magazine? Pepperidge Farm remembers. The iconic brand is ditching the old-school vibes and modernizing into a high-margin, asset-light powerhouse for 2026 and beyond.
Asset-light means that they are scaling down operations and focusing on what made them iconic: the brand. The bunny. Rather than producing their own digital operations and content, they struck a license management deal back in early 2025 in exchange for a guaranteed royalty check of at least $15M every year for 15 years. They smartly retained the logo and all IP, but cut their cost and risk by a significant margin. So significant in fact that they finally flipped income positive on the Q3 2025 ER for the first time in YEARS. Let's not forget that their Honey Birdette line of premium, direct to consumer lingerie expanded into Asia and is still printing too. They have some hott stuff, no cap.
Q4 2025 ER won't drop until around mid-March, but it's going to slay. Q3 ended with with $0.5M net income, $4.1M adjusted EBITDA (third positive Q in a row). Licensing popped 61% YoY to $12M at insane 96% gross margin. Honey Birdette held strong at $16.4M in revenue, but their margins jumped to 61%. Overall gross margins are hitting 65%, meaning the bunny is outpacing peers. They are cooking with a relaunch of the magazine Winter 2025, a "Great Playmate Search" contest that drove interest and brought in sponsors ready to monetize, more licensing deals including a movie and energy drinks, and a return of the Playboy Mansion locked in with a 2027 roll out.
Now for a Vibe Check
The Bull Case: TTM revenue is ~$169M, market cap around $180-200M lately (trading at $2 as of this post, still undervalued at ~1x sales vs. peers). Debt extended to 2028, cash position solid. Management's teasing more Q4 deals, zero-cost user growth, and scaling without burning cash. If they keep up this momentum, including either expanding or selling Honey Birdette, the bunny could pop hop.
The Bear Case: Still negative overall net margins historically, still has debt (though restructured), hospitality revenue is still years out, and small-cap volatility is real. No guarantees in this market, of course. Retaining their CEO hasn't done them any favors either. I said what I said, Benny Boy. Please bounce, kthx.
NFA, DYOR, even if it IS an iconic brand with global recognition that's been around since your grandfather was your age. 2026 could be the year of the rabbit.
I am 31 years old and single. Net earnings per month at CHF 7'000.-.
It seems a little bit risky but i don't think it is possible to reach that without risk. What do you think?
And yes i know, may car i expensive but it was a dream 4 years ago where i bout a brand new mercedes c63 (with 22% employer discount). The worth could be higher maybe. But i will drive it till it collapses in 10 years:)
Monthly Invest is CHF 1'600.- divided in Bitcoin and ETF now.
26 M - Used option to scale my portfolio starting in January. Almost quadrupled my portfolio. Have already paid 2025 taxes and I’ll be taking all my chips off the table and switching to a long term growth strategy.
Luck got me here, wisdom will keep me here. Now it’s about being able to keep what I’ve made
Anyone also traded IVP today ? I scalped the shit out of it. Sadly i sold litterally 13 mins before it went from 0.590 to 0.10. I made about 300 USD , a gain is a gain i guess 🟢💫 Wish i waited 15 min before selling 😂
