11 months of investing. $67k saved, debts cleared, and a portfolio just shy of a quarter million. Taking my finances into consideration last year was worth it in retrospect. I can see a comfortable retirement on the horizon.
I didn’t have prior investing experience. A CFA, Herman W Jonas has taken all the guesswork out ever since I got into his program. My initial capital of $5k invested in stocks, and crypto over the short term yielded me huge profit plus bonuses. It’s all about accumulating wealth through compound interest investments.
This was another fantastic and informative video! Dear Rose, I deeply appreciate you for consistently bringing amazing new knowledge to our community. Keep up the incredible work-you’re making a difference!
I am not so sure about the international funds approach, which I don't hold. When America catches a cold the world catches pneumonia. Also I have noticed that many funds are juicing their funds with the big 7 tech stocks like Google, Microsoft and Amazon etc. to get higher returns. Does that offer much diversification? I use AI stocks to get more returns in the 401k which is up at times over 50 percent this past year, however it will fluctuate depending on the day.
Interesting to hear you refer to Russia and China as "Third World Countries." As far as that paradigm goes, they are, of course, Second World Countries. But I guess nobody knows this anymore.
Thanks for the perfect update. Your videos have been great!! I am one of your viewers and have been watching your videos lately. I would like to invest but I still can't seem to find the right investment to commit to. How do I properly invest in the market and what strategies do I employ to make significant gains and stable cashflow?
I did the mistake you first mentioned for 4 years and didn't realize it until recently. I'm so mad I didn't check how to change the allocations and lost out on money. Oh well, lesson learned. I'm with Fidelity.
@@ItsRotheyyes, it’ll be sitting inside the money market (MM) which is better than a crappy savings account at a reg bank. So it was making about 4% in the MM, which is better than .4% in the savings acct. But it COULD have been making 15-30% just this year depending on the fund/ etf you invested into! So if it happens to hang out in the MM for a couple months, it’s better than the savings acct, but a lil sad it didn’t grow to its full potential.
Nah. TDF is a combo of all of the others. So either do the TDF or choose your mix of the others. TDF is set and forget but may not be optimized perfectly for your risk tolerance or preferences. I’d suggest if going TDF choose one couple decades past when you actually want to retire to be more aggressive. Just my 2c. 2 more cents is avoid TFD and also don’t waste time with international stock. Most larger US companies are global anyways and some US small cap is plenty of risk/exposure. But you do you because personal finance is get this…. Personal. Good luck!
I’m also not a fan of the Targets. We have it in one portfolio, but I put it in for 30yrs after I want to retire. My sister has her 403b set for 20yrs past her retirement date. I don’t want that much tied up in bonds that aren’t growing as aggressively. (That being said, we do have other portfolios to fall back on, including a military pension, rental, and brokerage accts. YMMV)
The international funds and bonds have been so bad for so long, I've been riding mass quantities of VOO and a good pile of DIVO as well, with DIVO being in an IRA an yielding 4.7%.
Yes. SPX has outpefformed international funds and bonds since 2009. The all-time avg yearly ROI is also higher. No good reason to have REITs either when SPX and NDX outperforms even considering dividends.
@@ricardosarcar I did put a little faith in the "alternatives", Gold and Real Estate (IAU/O). Gold has been doing great .. O .. well, it pays some divs at least.... I don't put near the money in those two as my VOO though.
So I guess I made the mistake of investing in 3 large cap index funds FSKAX, FNCMX, FXAIX. Should I sell 2 of them and put it into the remaining index. Or just stop investing in two of them?
I would recommend using Morningstar to compare the three funds. Morningstar will indicate where each fund falls as it relates to small, mid, and large cap; and if they are value, blend, or growth. If the analysis determines they are similar capitalization and value/growth, it may warrant selling one or more to either diversify or consolidate into only one. My philosophy is to focus my Roth on higher upside returns (i.e. VOO or VB). I want to maximize tax free growth. My international and bonds are in my traditional 401k.
I was curious so I checked out VEA and man it’s performance is shaky. It’s good to mention but definitely wouldn’t recommend it. It’s up $11 after 10 years.
Hi Rose, thanks again for all you do! I just started my first ever Roth IRA account using your "Invest your first $1k" video :) I was wondering, if I went ahead and invested my entire $7k from 2024 into FXAIX, should I sell some to diversify? Or try to just invest in the other index funds you mentioned for 2025?
Do yourself a favor and just dollar cost average in your roth IRA buying either SSO or QLD. You might consider MAGX. You will prosper beyond your wildest dreams.
One of crypto’s most bizarre developments in recent memory was the creation of “Terminal of Truths” (ToT), which led to the creation of the Goatseus Maximus memecoin ($GOAT). This was more than just a memecoin though. That’s because ToT marked the beginning of a new era of Kate in crypto - specifically, Kate Agents.
There's a book called The Gilded Nexus of Prosperity, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract a lot of money, it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal
I reached $138k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and insights you've shared with me over the past few months. I began this journey in October 2024. Financial education is essential for over 70% of the population, as only a few are truly literate in this area. Thanks so much Charlotte Grace Miller.
This is a good and informational video. Just a few comments: 1) What Rose is describing is a well rounded portfolio. That said, I'm not sure why it is limited just to ROTH IRAs. I would think if someone has a portfolio blend of Brokerage, IRA, HSA, and/or ROTH IRA accounts, I would probably put REITS, Bonds, Large Caps (S&P 500) and any other high yield dividends into brokerage. The more riskier assets (small caps, individual stocks) I would put into ROTH IRA (or IRA), for example. Why? - If you're of retirement age, you may want passive income coming from brokerage account, where tax can be a factor. - Riskier assets which could potentially yield higher returns over time, can grow tax free in ROTH. - Brokerage accounts are usually (not always) the first to spend down, as to leave ROTH IRA time to grow. That, and it has huge benefits to descendants, getting it tax free, up to 10 years.
As an investment enthusiast, I often wonder how top-level investors are able to become millionaires through investing. I have a significant amount of capital to start with, but I'm unsure about the strategies and direction I should take to help me generate substantial profits like some people are this season.
I totally agree with you. I started out investing on my own too and lost quite a bit. After the 2020 crash, I managed to pull out about $160k. I then invested that money with an analyst, and in just seven months, I made almost $580,000. It's amazing how having the right guidance can turn things around!
!I am at the beginning of my "investment journey", planning to put 385K into dividend stocks so that I will be making up to 30% annually in dividend returns. any good recommendation on great performing stocks or Crypto will be appreciated
As a newbie investor, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Ruth Ann Tsaoknas is my trade analyst, she has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.
I managed to grow a nest egg of around 120k to over a Million. I'm especially grateful to Adviser Ruth Ann Tsakonas, for her expertise and exposure to different areas of the market..
Okay, I’m definitely adding an international fund to my Roth IRA after hearing how much global markets can outperform the US. 🌍 Did you all already diversify internationally?
Why on God green Earth would anyone invest in international stocks. VEA is only up 2.29 percent since inception. U may as well keep it in the bank or money market. Target date funds, bonds, and international funds no go for me. Also you only get 7500 in Roth IRA, don’t you want it to grow?
I was actually thinking the same thing. I would've loved both options of Vanguard and fidelity and a breakdown of both since they have their own options of the s&p500 and total market caps.
I love this video! In your content you often refer to needs and wants and I would love to see a video about how much money average American spends for a “need” which is grocery food. I come from a developed country and never suffered hunger but the size of refrigerators, extra refrigerators in garages, tones of frozen packaged food, 5 open salad dressings, 4 kinds of mustard, and 5 open packages of staled chips is a standard in the United States households which I find mind boggling. There is a lot to say about Starbucks coffee or fancy smoothies but not much about average grocery shopping. Do we really “need” all that? I would love to see your take on that.
Instead of separate S&P 500 and small cap funds I went with VTI, an all market ETF. Since it is market cap allocated it is about the same as owning separate funds with an 85%/15% ratio. You cannot adjust that ratio but its simpler.
I've been seeing a lot of people talk about stocks with growth potential, but honestly, it's been tough for me to make those picks. If you have any recommendations, I would really appreciate it!
11 months of investing. $67k saved, debts cleared, and a portfolio just shy of a quarter million. Taking my finances into consideration last year was worth it in retrospect. I can see a comfortable retirement on the horizon.
Wow that's impressive. I don't mean to be all nosey but can you share how you're doing it? Everything about investing seems quite complicated.
I didn’t have prior investing experience. A CFA, Herman W Jonas has taken all the guesswork out ever since I got into his program. My initial capital of $5k invested in stocks, and crypto over the short term yielded me huge profit plus bonuses. It’s all about accumulating wealth through compound interest investments.
That's your view. In my experience, there is no such formula, it is nearly impossible to achieve success with investing. It’s all just gambling.
I can't seem to get it right with investing. I don't know what I might be doing wrongly. Can he help me?
Hermanw jonas that’s his gmail okay
This was another fantastic and informative video! Dear Rose, I deeply appreciate you for consistently bringing amazing new knowledge to our community. Keep up the incredible work-you’re making a difference!
Just got in. The 200% deposit bonus really convinced me.
I am not so sure about the international funds approach, which I don't hold. When America catches a cold the world catches pneumonia. Also I have noticed that many funds are juicing their funds with the big 7 tech stocks like Google, Microsoft and Amazon etc. to get higher returns. Does that offer much diversification? I use AI stocks to get more returns in the 401k which is up at times over 50 percent this past year, however it will fluctuate depending on the day.
Thank you, Rose! I’m working on my credit card debt first, then my car debt, but this is good to know for afterwards.
My current 401k: 90% FXAAIX and 10% FSPSSX
My current Roth IRA: 30% FZROX, 30% FTEC, 20% DGRO, and 20% FDVV
Hi rose, do you have a video like this for FIDELITY? thank you!
She does. Search her channel.
Interesting to hear you refer to Russia and China as "Third World Countries." As far as that paradigm goes, they are, of course, Second World Countries. But I guess nobody knows this anymore.
They are countries with economies that are 2nd to the United States is the correct way to say it?
She might be from China origin so she can say such things lmao
Thanks for the perfect update. Your videos have been great!! I am one of your viewers and have been watching your videos lately. I would like to invest but I still can't seem to find the right investment to commit to. How do I properly invest in the market and what strategies do I employ to make significant gains and stable cashflow?
This was right on time Rose, thank you!
I did the mistake you first mentioned for 4 years and didn't realize it until recently. I'm so mad I didn't check how to change the allocations and lost out on money. Oh well, lesson learned. I'm with Fidelity.
I had it in 15 years, no growth 😢, lesson learned.... still was cheaper than college 😂
Fidelity puts it in a money market account though right?
@@ItsRothey Yes, but that's just a savings account.
@@ItsRothey money market account growth is nothing compare to when you invest it...
@@ItsRotheyyes, it’ll be sitting inside the money market (MM) which is better than a crappy savings account at a reg bank. So it was making about 4% in the MM, which is better than .4% in the savings acct. But it COULD have been making 15-30% just this year depending on the fund/ etf you invested into!
So if it happens to hang out in the MM for a couple months, it’s better than the savings acct, but a lil sad it didn’t grow to its full potential.
Thanks a lot for this Rose, I really learned a lot from this and you explained it perfectly, Well- done! 🙌🏾
Great video Rose. Thank you for sharing!
BRETT and XAI508P are ATH kings. Thank you for making my day with your POV
This project has everything-strong team, great concept, and early adopter perks. Secured my ADX today!
Be careful with bonds. During the last market crash, bonds fell almost as much as stocks and they didn’t recover even though stocks already had.
I always enjoy watching and listening to you
al value, unlike so many hyped projects. Holding strong and waiting for the world to notice.
Awesome video! Thank you so much for explaining this. And the garden is a really helpful visual example! ❤❤❤
So should I include VTI/VOO + small cap + international + REIT + TDF all in my ROTH or choose a few ?
Get all
Nah. TDF is a combo of all of the others. So either do the TDF or choose your mix of the others. TDF is set and forget but may not be optimized perfectly for your risk tolerance or preferences. I’d suggest if going TDF choose one couple decades past when you actually want to retire to be more aggressive. Just my 2c. 2 more cents is avoid TFD and also don’t waste time with international stock. Most larger US companies are global anyways and some US small cap is plenty of risk/exposure. But you do you because personal finance is get this…. Personal. Good luck!
Just wondering, why is VOO 500 plus per share? While FXAIX is only 200per share?
My girl Rose…THANK YOU‼️
Adaxum’s presale is gaining momentum, and I’m thrilled to be part of it.
Great cheatseet Rose! Thank you!
You are so great at explaining ! Thank you!
Wish you had the fidelity version of these stocks
Just wanted to say thank you.
Whales are circling Adaxum, and for good reason-this project has massive potential.
Excellent video. Super simple to understand.
ADX has all the makings of a future market leader. Got my position locked in early!
Big shoutout for mentioning XAI508P and SUI. These two look like the future to me. Holding both tight!
Great video! Makes me also want to bonsai.
A small allocation to a bitcoin etf (e.g. IBIT), would also be a good choice for a Roth IRA, if you can tolerate the turbulance....
Thanks for content !!subscribed
I just bought Voo . Which international stock do you suggest? I have more money ey on my rollover should I do the same? As roth? As far as investment?
How can I determine what’s small and med cap if I don’t have no experience in stocks ? Thanks
Hate target date funds, stick to the s&p, qqqm, schd
I’m also not a fan of the Targets. We have it in one portfolio, but I put it in for 30yrs after I want to retire. My sister has her 403b set for 20yrs past her retirement date. I don’t want that much tied up in bonds that aren’t growing as aggressively. (That being said, we do have other portfolios to fall back on, including a military pension, rental, and brokerage accts. YMMV)
I’m all 100% stocks. If the stock market crashes bonds are not gonna make me any less depressed
Great video as usual Rise
Great job explaining, except I don't like the fees with target funds
Great job 👏
The international funds and bonds have been so bad for so long, I've been riding mass quantities of VOO and a good pile of DIVO as well, with DIVO being in an IRA an yielding 4.7%.
Yes. SPX has outpefformed international funds and bonds since 2009. The all-time avg yearly ROI is also higher. No good reason to have REITs either when SPX and NDX outperforms even considering dividends.
@@ricardosarcar I did put a little faith in the "alternatives", Gold and Real Estate (IAU/O). Gold has been doing great .. O .. well, it pays some divs at least.... I don't put near the money in those two as my VOO though.
Great video but I don’t agree with Bonds in a portfolio until you enter the retirement years.
Just joined the Adaxum presale-this is a project that stands out from the crowd.
Thank you. Was looking for video for roth ira. You read my mind 😊
In January 2024 I deposited $100k of BTC (1.75Bitcoin) into a Roth IRA. In December 2024 1.75 BTC equals $175K.
VOO is hardly low cost! $500+/share, SPLG is essentially the same @ ~$70 per share.
They should raise the limit to the ROTH IRA to the same amount that we can contribute to a 401k.
So I guess I made the mistake of investing in 3 large cap index funds FSKAX, FNCMX, FXAIX. Should I sell 2 of them and put it into the remaining index. Or just stop investing in two of them?
I would recommend using Morningstar to compare the three funds. Morningstar will indicate where each fund falls as it relates to small, mid, and large cap; and if they are value, blend, or growth. If the analysis determines they are similar capitalization and value/growth, it may warrant selling one or more to either diversify or consolidate into only one. My philosophy is to focus my Roth on higher upside returns (i.e. VOO or VB). I want to maximize tax free growth. My international and bonds are in my traditional 401k.
Adaxum’s focus on real-world solutions sets it apart. Secured my position during the presale.
The Adaxum presale is almost sold out-grabbed my tokens before it’s too late.
ADX is the kind of token that could dominate the market in 2025. Locked in my presale position!
Dividend stocks in a roth is good but you would have ro max out the roth every year for decades for it to be worth anything
Great info and analogies Rose.
I was curious so I checked out VEA and man it’s performance is shaky. It’s good to mention but definitely wouldn’t recommend it. It’s up $11 after 10 years.
Well said thank you
Gold info . Thanks
Hi Rose, thanks again for all you do! I just started my first ever Roth IRA account using your "Invest your first $1k" video :)
I was wondering, if I went ahead and invested my entire $7k from 2024 into FXAIX, should I sell some to diversify? Or try to just invest in the other index funds you mentioned for 2025?
Do yourself a favor and just dollar cost average in your roth IRA buying either SSO or QLD. You might consider MAGX. You will prosper beyond your wildest dreams.
Very good
Thank you!
I liked the peanut butter analogy
Oops. You said (correctly) a 2055 Target Date Fund, but your illustrations show a 2050 fund.
Can anyone explain XAI508P? Everwhere XAI508P
I was at a Lakers game and I saw the XAI508P logo on the court. Pretty crazy how fast Elon Musk moves. Impressive.
Elon knew the XAI508P idea and the key changes coming with it, better be prepared for a large run
One of crypto’s most bizarre developments in recent memory was the creation of “Terminal of Truths” (ToT), which led to the creation of the Goatseus Maximus memecoin ($GOAT). This was more than just a memecoin though. That’s because ToT marked the beginning of a new era of Kate in crypto - specifically, Kate Agents.
There's a book called The Gilded Nexus of Prosperity, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract a lot of money, it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal
I used some techniques from that book to make money, and I can truly say I'm earning more now
I know about that book, my father told me about it
Holding XAI508P$ with ADA is like waiting for fireworks to go off. Huge potential here.
Love the video
Fidelity usually has a version of all of these Vanguard funds, and in some cases, they have lower fees.
I reached $138k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and insights you've shared with me over the past few months. I began this journey in October
2024. Financial education is essential for over 70% of the population, as only a few are truly literate in this area.
Thanks so much Charlotte Grace Miller.
This is a good and informational video. Just a few comments:
1) What Rose is describing is a well rounded portfolio. That said, I'm not sure why it is limited just to ROTH IRAs. I would think if someone has a portfolio blend of Brokerage, IRA, HSA, and/or ROTH IRA accounts, I would probably put REITS, Bonds, Large Caps (S&P 500) and any other high yield dividends into brokerage. The more riskier assets (small caps, individual stocks) I would put into ROTH IRA (or IRA), for example. Why?
- If you're of retirement age, you may want passive income coming from brokerage account, where tax can be a factor.
- Riskier assets which could potentially yield higher returns over time, can grow tax free in ROTH.
- Brokerage accounts are usually (not always) the first to spend down, as to leave ROTH IRA time to grow. That, and it has huge benefits to descendants, getting it tax free, up to 10 years.
I bought Microstrategy earlier this year and have 5x'd my money.
As an investment enthusiast, I often wonder how top-level investors are able to become millionaires through investing. I have a significant amount of capital to start with, but I'm unsure about the strategies and direction I should take to help me generate substantial profits like some people are this season.
I totally agree with you. I started out investing on my own too and lost quite a bit. After the 2020 crash, I managed to pull out about $160k. I then invested that money with an analyst, and in just seven months, I made almost $580,000. It's amazing how having the right guidance can turn things around!
i just started investing. i got fxaix and fuamx today, do i invest in international and real estate now or is those two fine?
Tell me more about XAI508P haha
Got 200k XAI508P$. Next bull? This coin leaves the rest in the dust 🔥
Thank you so much! I am learning so much from you.
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang announced a partnership with XAI508P. Is that why the price shot up greatly?
Splg etf
!I am at the beginning of my "investment journey", planning to put 385K into dividend stocks so that I will be making up to 30% annually in dividend returns. any good recommendation on great performing stocks or Crypto will be appreciated
As a newbie investor, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable.
Ruth Ann Tsaoknas is my trade analyst, she has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.
I managed to grow a nest egg of around 120k to over a Million. I'm especially grateful to Adviser Ruth Ann Tsakonas, for her expertise and exposure to different areas of the market..
ADX is flying under the radar now, but it won’t stay there for long. Glad I got in early!
ONDO and XAI508P will dominate this cycle. XAI508P’s speed is next level. Faster than SOL, smarter than BTC 🚀
I would put 2 % of total portfolio into Bitcoin ETF (w/ lowest costs structure - like IBIT). It may become 10% of one's portfolio after 10+ years.
Okay, I’m definitely adding an international fund to my Roth IRA after hearing how much global markets can outperform the US. 🌍 Did you all already diversify internationally?
Why on God green Earth would anyone invest in international stocks. VEA is only up 2.29 percent since inception. U may as well keep it in the bank or money market. Target date funds, bonds, and international funds no go for me. Also you only get 7500 in Roth IRA, don’t you want it to grow?
I’m doing voo and chill?
SP500
I am confused! Last year you recommended Fidelity ETFs to invest for Roth IRA, now you’re only focusing on Vanguard funds!! Are you playing us Rose? 🙂
No, both are good exchanges with good etfs🤨
So?! If I invested in FXAIX last year, this year I should switch to VOO 🤨
She should have recommended both exchanges to avoid any confusion!!
Junior, they are just different brokers, the core of what to invest is still the same. Seems like you have a lot to learn
@@medyk100100 I think she is saying they’re both good.
I was actually thinking the same thing. I would've loved both options of Vanguard and fidelity and a breakdown of both since they have their own options of the s&p500 and total market caps.
I love this video! In your content you often refer to needs and wants and I would love to see a video about how much money average American spends for a “need” which is grocery food. I come from a developed country and never suffered hunger but the size of refrigerators, extra refrigerators in garages, tones of frozen packaged food, 5 open salad dressings, 4 kinds of mustard, and 5 open packages of staled chips is a standard in the United States households which I find mind boggling. There is a lot to say about Starbucks coffee or fancy smoothies but not much about average grocery shopping. Do we really “need” all that? I would love to see your take on that.
Instead of separate S&P 500 and small cap funds I went with VTI, an all market ETF. Since it is market cap allocated it is about the same as owning separate funds with an 85%/15% ratio. You cannot adjust that ratio but its simpler.
You have nice hands
Bed, Bath, and Beyond stock? No thanks.
Hey i really enjoyed your episode on Extreme Cheapskates
you have 1.3m in roth ira or lie to viewers??
love the box of dirt.
👍🏽😇
I've been seeing a lot of people talk about stocks with growth potential, but honestly, it's been tough for me to make those picks. If you have any recommendations, I would really appreciate it!
$XAI508P and AERO give me chills. This is gonna be epic.