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Have a question in mind that you think is so dumb you’re embarrassed to ask it?  That’s what we’re here for today!

This bonus post was inspired by a reader who wanted to know “where to ask a dumb question” here on Stock Gumshoe… and while his question was not actually stupid, and I’m happy to see questions pop up in our comment threads anywhere on the site, I thought it would be a great idea to open the floor and be more welcoming for the shy, the embarrassed, or, yes, even the uninformed.

So this is a no-judgement zone… smart people do things we’d call “dumb” all the time: Warren Buffett didn’t invest in Google in 2004, Albert Einstein married his cousin, and I just had to go back and double check that I didn’t call him Alfred Einstein (which I’ve done before, in print).  So if you have that question that you can’t ask your stockbroker or your brother-in-law or Twitter without feeling like a dummy, let ‘er rip by submitting it below.  I’ll be nice… and we might all learn something.

And yes, the SEC is always watching, so I must remind you that I can’t give personal investment advice… but I’ll try to share whatever opinion or answers I can provide to any investment-related question you’ve got, though if we end up with a lot of them it might take me a little while to answer thoughtfully.

So please, let your questions fly using the friendly little comment box below… and thanks for being the best readers in cyberspace!

(I will moderate the discussion just to make sure we don’t get too much profanity or offensive stuff, or personal attacks, but I’ll use a light hand — you can be mean to me if you like, just don’t be mean to any other participants.)

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john
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john
May 18, 2018 11:41 am

How should we structure our portfolio’s for the next year? What types of investments would be appropriate now?

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Ron
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Ron
May 18, 2018 11:46 am

I’ve reviewed material that implies the stock market is rigged. What’s your opinion.

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shamrock96
May 18, 2018 11:50 am

Recently read Zack’s book on stock screeners and was wondering if there are any fundamental indicators that you consistently rely on and if there are any unusual ones? I always defaulted to P/E and growth rate but am starting to seek out others that can help in the selction process. Thanks for all the analysis.

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tropicanaoj
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tropicanaoj
May 18, 2018 11:55 am

Travis – what are your thoughts on the barbell strategy line of thinking? Namely, having exposure to extremely safe assets since survival is the main factor in anyone’s long term success (think gold) and exposure to extremely risky investments with asymmetric risks. Nothing in between. Since I’m pretty young, I have close to 50% of my capital in risky plays with big potential payoffs (speculative plays mostly in small cap resources, bitcoin, etc). and the rest is relatively liquid amongst tangible assets and cash. Thanks in advance!

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rnpowell
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May 18, 2018 11:56 am

I am looking to purchase long term call options on CRSP and EDIT. I can only get EDIT options out to Jan 2020 and CRSP out to Oct 2018. How come I cannot get options further out on these stocks?

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dmg
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dmg
May 18, 2018 12:02 pm

Where’s the best place to get historical options data?

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fairmead15
fairmead15
May 18, 2018 12:02 pm

Are the individuals and companies which sell “tip sheets” subject to any form of regulation in the US?

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Taylor
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Taylor
May 18, 2018 12:04 pm

What you think about GOLD in ahead this year?

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Matt Mallen
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Matt Mallen
May 18, 2018 12:04 pm

Approx. what percentage of the stocks hyped by these various gurus on the internet ( the ones you put into the thinkolator) actually perform anywhere near their hype. What percentage are losers? Matt M

toff
toff
May 19, 2018 4:44 am
Reply to  Matt Mallen

Check Travis’ answer at 11:48 AM above, where he references http://stockgumshoe.com/tracking

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Zchon Jones
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Zchon Jones
May 18, 2018 12:09 pm

What is the “internet of things” that Paul Mampilly keeps talking about on the internet and which stock is he referring to?

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BubbleChaser
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BubbleChaser
May 18, 2018 12:10 pm

What is zack scheidt’s marijuana beer stock?

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steveflick
May 19, 2018 10:30 pm
Reply to  BubbleChaser

copied from my response to similar question on page 1,Yes, Travis of Stock Gumshoe just had a discussion May 18, 2018 “Friday File: “Anheuser-Busch has their sights on one specific microcap marijuana company.” and as stevo says it is HIKU. suggest read more of Travis article.

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Frank Jones
Frank Jones
May 18, 2018 12:16 pm

Hello, I am wanting to know this cannibus company being teased that will supposedly be bought by Anheiser Busch that is being teased

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steveflick
May 19, 2018 10:34 pm
Reply to  Frank Jones

Frank, see my answer to BubbleChaser immediately above. Also some
of my comments on page 3 response to Martin on pot stocks.

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jnsesq48
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May 18, 2018 12:16 pm

Will Aurora Cannabis ever stop diluting the hell out of my shares?

And should we be optimistic long term for Arch Therapeutics?

Oh, and why is Congress allowed to use insider information in financial transactions? (Just kidding. We all know why.)

toff
toff
May 19, 2018 3:36 am
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Only answering question #2 for myself … I am!

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Johan Engelen
Johan Engelen
May 18, 2018 12:22 pm

When you put a stock limit order, are they visible far market makers (or MM (computers).

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toff
toff
May 18, 2018 6:13 pm

But on the other hand for the specific case of Trailing stop loss orders, Interactive Brokers assured me they were not exposed to the market until they triggered.

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Mike Kennedy
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Mike Kennedy
May 18, 2018 12:25 pm

The system is rigged like Trump says. Ever notice how in the pre and post market when earnings are announced the stock usually rises softly and falls hard at the least bit of “off” news? Ever notice how the price changes very dramatically with even a slightly bad report? WHO is setting these prices when there is minimal trading going on in the after markets?? It’s not a supply and demand issue. Can’t be. Someone somehow has insider information ahead of time before the herd hears about things.
And what good are so called analysts when they can’t seem to accurately predict earnings, sales and revenue? I can do a better job by throwing darts. Who needs ’em? Get lost!

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chengunlam
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chengunlam
May 18, 2018 12:29 pm

How do so many publicly traded companies keep operating and afloat year after year.while still having/showing no profits? Is the source a piggy bank from early investors or other similar benefactors? I assume the funds show up on the assets side as cash, but where does it show on the liabilities side?

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bob
May 18, 2018 12:31 pm

apart from all of the technology—————–what makes 1 bitcoin worth anything?????????????

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William D Edwards
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William D Edwards
May 18, 2018 12:32 pm

Just wanted to know if you knew just how important this site and your work are? Countless times when so tired of trying to get that #@&$ carrot that is dangled by so many writers, that you take it all away. Like relaxing in a huge hot water bath. It’s fun to read, as you dissect their glorious writing and show the truth beneath the subterfuge. How much can I give ya, have saved me so much money, not joining every newsletter that dangles that carrot.
Sincerely thanking you every day
William D Edwards

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wayne
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wayne
May 18, 2018 12:33 pm

do you give stock picks to your paying subscribers

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glomerulus
May 18, 2018 12:34 pm

I love the part of the world where you live. But, did you freeze your nads this winter?

And, yeah, I’d like to know if Harsimran Singh is mostly bogus. I have his service, have done some of his wacky option trades, profited on some, others not so much.

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BJI
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BJI
May 19, 2018 1:49 am

Wife and I are just east of Sioux City, Iowa in a small country town. Night of 12/31/2017 it was -23 F, wind chill -40 and night of Jan 1 it was -17 F, wind chill -28 F with highs during the days about -3!!! NOT much snow, tho! Not much skiing near here, anyway and we’re too old to ski.

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