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November 7, 2025 David

How to Avoid FOMO Investing During Market Highs

When the stock market is soaring and everyone seems to be making money, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out. This feeling, known as FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), can drive even seasoned investors to make rash, emotionally charged decisions. Buying into a market peak can lead to overvalued positions and painful losses when momentum fades.

To invest wisely during market highs, it’s essential to understand what FOMO investing is, why it’s dangerous, and how to control it through discipline, strategy, and mindset.

Stocks

October 24, 2025 David

How Global Conflict Could Shift Defense and Energy Stocks

In an increasingly volatile world, global conflict has far-reaching consequences, not just for geopolitics, but also for the stock market. Two sectors that consistently react to international tensions are defense and energy. When instability arises, nations boost military spending and seek to secure energy supplies, often triggering rapid shifts in these markets.

In this article, we’ll explore how geopolitical unrest influences defense and energy stocks, what investors should watch for, and how to strategically position portfolios during turbulent times.

Stocks Informational

October 16, 2025 David

The Psychology of Dividend Investing: How to Stay Calm in a Market Crash

When markets crash, panic often takes center stage. Red charts, falling portfolios, and financial news headlines warning of “the next big collapse” can easily trigger fear. But for dividend investors, the key to long-term success isn’t reacting to every market dip, it’s mastering the psychology of staying calm.

Dividend investing, by nature, rewards patience and consistency. Understanding how your mind responds during downturns can help you make smarter, more confident decisions even when the world feels uncertain.

Portfolio Update News

May 31, 2025 David

Romes’ Investment Newsletter #4 & 5!

I missed last month’s newsletter so I combined April and May into one. My apologies but I hope this makes up for it. Now, let’s get to the good stuff.

For the months of April and May, it has been stagnant in terms of adding money to my account. I have been focusing on paying off my debt and getting ready to look for a home.

Portfolio Update News

May 12, 2025 David

Romes’ Investment Newsletter #3!

Portfolio Progress Hello everyone! Thank you for checking out issue 3 of my investment newsletter. I really do appreciate the

Informational Portfolio Update

February 4, 2025 David

Investing Newsletter – 1st Edition!

If you’re reading this, it means you’ve taken a chance on me, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. Your support means the world to me. As a small creator with big dreams, I’m dedicated to shining a light on financial literacy and helping others achieve financial freedom. Through this blog and my growing community, I aim to raise awareness and make a positive impact. Thank you for subscribing—your belief in my mission inspires me, and I’m excited to make you proud with this very first issue!

Stocks

January 15, 2025 David

Should You Invest in Dutch Bros (BROS)?

Currently trading at $58.89, they have a P/E Ratio of 201.03, which is exceptionally high, meaning investors are paying $201.03 for every $1 of the company’s earnings. This means investors are willing to pay a premium for each dollar of current earnings. In comparison, their competitor, $SBUX, has a P/E Ratio of 28.15.

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