In case anyone wants to know when to invest in a particular stock, I have a knack for buying and then watching it decline in value to new lows for days. I bought United Healthcare yesterday, and it went down today, so I bought a little more, and it went down some more, so I bought another 10 shares aaaand it went down some more. Then, I gave up. It'll prolly fall apart tomorrow, again. Lol

It happens. Probably more than folks want to admit. Like the guy who goes to a casino and tells you he won $10,000. He never mentions the $40,000 he’s down for the year.

Many people have a strong tendency to forget their losses.

Keith

Did you do any actual research into it?

Yes, yes I did. I'm not too worried about it, it just seems to happen this way. My last three trades I made did the same and they are all up 10-35% from when I bought them.

Interesting. Any other hot tips to keep an eye on? Not being a smart as. Genuinely curious.

I don't play the single stocks game. Too risky for me.

To be honest, I feel like I missed the boat a bit three weeks ago. I let fear get the best of me and I held back more than I should have. I bought EME (EMCOR) at $381 and TSLA at $228. I think EME is still a good buy. Solid company with a ton of upside in AI and even more if Trump gets more businesses back in the US.

Don't go buy on my info, but I work for GE Vernova. We are balls to the wall for the next 3-4 years. Thats the whole company not just our plant. Totally separate from GE Aerospace and Healthcare. I hope they dump the wind side of Vernova. Our dividend needs improvement.

after the death of the CEO shot in NYC a lot more about how they operate has come out.

any customer who can leave united health is trying

The reasons you seem to want to avoid the company are why it appears to be a great buy to me. I, highly, doubt the #1 US health insurance provider is going to fall to pieces anytime soon. Buy low, sell high, right? For me, it's a long term (3-5 years) investment. I have faith they will right the ship before I retire. If not, I doubt I will lose a ton. I only bought 50 shares and it seemed like a good way to diversify a bit. A way to avoid a bit of the tariff paranoia, if you will.

Yep the world of the markets just a normal thing. You haven't lost a dime until you sell so weather the storm nd forget about it and don't sell. I been in markets for 45 years and I just keep buying and never sell. I'm in for the long haul don't worry about tomorrows markets.

Good Luck!