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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Stocks A to Z / Stocks B / Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)
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Author: hclasvegas   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Who is doing this buying?
Date: 01/29/24 6:27 AM
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"" I also sell annually the lowest cost puts available. For Jan 2024 $140, Jan 2025 $140, and $190 for Jan 2026. All below current BV at the time.

I focus very much on having all of my options expire worthless."" Congrats, obviously you have a very substantial net worth. For others in a lower net worth bracket, you are tying up lots of cash to secure those far out of the money puts you are short, for a very low return. IF, you are using aggressive margin, you are tying up less cash but, for younger investors, not a great way to build wealth long term. The good news is the cash securing the short puts is now earning 5 % plus. BTW, in over 50 years in this game, being short puts on margin, is one of best ways to get into serious financial trouble, or worse. BRK seems , safe to me, BUT, crazy things have happened over the past 50 years. Good luck.
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