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BWdem4life

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4. Follow up then

Tue Apr 28, 2026, 04:54 PM

Apr 28

I have a list of 50 stocks that I follow. I chose them partially for their longevity but also for their volatility… among other factors including personal disfavor for certain types of companies, etc. Higher potential for both gain and loss, but I buy them far below the median price adjusted for inflation. 15 of those 50 have taken off (without me being invested in them, unfortunately) and it’s my assumption it’s AI related. My cynical nature assumes it’s gonna be like the dot-com crash for them pretty soon.

So the question is, when/if the bubble bursts, is it likely to take the rest down with it or am I relatively safe (so to speak) since I only invest in stocks that are maybe 1/4-1/3 above their lowest historical inflation-adjusted price?

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Here's my admittedly imperfect analysis of where the market stands, and a question. [View all] BWdem4life Apr 27 OP

A few notes Metaphorical Apr 27 #1

Well, I guess that's all I would have anyway BWdem4life Apr 27 #2

It's the "in-kind deals that are worrying some market watchers. The A.I. stocks are the ones that are leading the upward 3Hotdogs Apr 27 #3

Follow up then BWdem4life Apr 28 #4

Based on past "crashes," most will go down. Some will suffer steep decline. 3Hotdogs Apr 28 #5

Wade Cook, no thanks I don't want my life to be THAT volatile BWdem4life Apr 28 #6

The guy didn't follow his own advice - got greedy and went bankrupt. 3Hotdogs Apr 28 #7

Well it is essentially why I go after them BWdem4life Apr 29 #8

Luckily, I have S.S. and a defined benefit state pension. House is paid off and so forth. 3Hotdogs Apr 29 #9