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brooklynite

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14. How much do you know about the renewable energy industry?

Reply to Beakybird (Reply #9)

Thu Feb 4, 2021, 11:39 AM

Feb 2021

I know something about computer technology, so I was able to make an informed investment in Apple. If you don't know much about an industry sector, deciding HOW to invest in it is risky.

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How to Win at the Stock Market by Being Lazy [View all] brooklynite Feb 2021 OP

I don't invest myself, directly, in the stock market. ananda Feb 2021 #1

I am not a financial wizard PJMcK Feb 2021 #2

I've got a nice little portfolio. cwydro Feb 2021 #3

I'm a terrible gambler.... Happy Hoosier Feb 2021 #4

Yep. When I retired in 2010, we started with a financial adviser NRaleighLiberal Feb 2021 #5

I hve been putting my retirement savings into Vanguard for decades DBoon Feb 2021 #6

I must be an outlier then. BSdetect Feb 2021 #10

If you have the money, it is a no brainer to be in the stock market. cbdo2007 Feb 2021 #7

Your calculation does not seem to allow for taxes on dividends? BSdetect Feb 2021 #8

You'd pay the same taxes on bank interest or any other earnings... brooklynite Feb 2021 #11

What about investing in something great for the planet, like renewable energy? Beakybird Feb 2021 #9

How much do you know about the renewable energy industry? brooklynite Feb 2021 #14

Tiaa cref has a social choice mutual fund JT45242 Feb 2021 #16

That is the smart way JT45242 Feb 2021 #12

Use vanguard, invest in target retirement funds or S&P index fund... can confirm. dsp3000 Feb 2021 #13

No funds here. I invest in high quality stocks with a record safeinOhio Feb 2021 #15

I sold all my traditional stocks ($37,000) and bought ETHE and BITCOIN Iwasthere Feb 2021 #17

I have an excellent financial advisor. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #18