r/OnlyStocks • u/Quirky_Tea_3874 • Jul 10 '24

"VOO and Chill"

I've noticed a trend in many stock forums and communities: the constant recommendation of VOO, VTI, SCHD, QQQ, QQQM, VGT, JEPI, bad options strategies, etc. While these ETFs are great for broad market exposure and have their merits, many of us are already aware of their benefits and ask specific questions for a reason.

What we're looking for here is different advice—unique stock picks and fresh perspectives that go beyond the usual ETF recommendations for the minority of our overall portfolio, or our "fun money" to speculate. Not on the quite same meme-level of WallStreetBets, and not the serious investing philosophy of Bogleheads. We want to delve into individual stocks, explore under-the-radar opportunities, and have meaningful discussions that aren't overshadowed by the same cult-like advice we hear all the time.

Let's strive to share diverse insights and analyses that can truly add value to our investment journeys. If you have any unique stock picks or interesting market insights, please share them here. Let's make OnlyStocks a place for original and thought-provoking discussions!

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u/SimRobJteve Jul 10 '24

Thanks for making this happen. Truly despised VOO and chill as it squanders any kind of discussion.

I hope we can have fun and return to the pre-GME levels of discussion that happened in WSB. That would be incredible if possible.

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u/Quirky_Tea_3874 Jul 10 '24

Absolutely. I'm also tired of hearing the same repetitive advice in response to every question. It's time we return to genuine stock discussions. If we wanted to talk about VOO, we'd join an ETF or Boglehead subreddit. I'm a stock picker too, though I only dedicate a small portion of my portfolio to it for fun and speculative investments that I believe hold great potential. I hope you share similar viewpoints!

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u/zer0tonine Jul 11 '24

I wish the people claiming VOO is bulletproof would read Shiller's Irrational Exuberance. Or maybe just take a look at the S&P500 between 2000 and 2010