ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast1 Nov 2021

349 | Investment Returns: Paper vs Real Returns Explained

The personal finance acronym you know could cost you thousands—but the one you don't know might cost you everything. Brad and Jonathan break down NGMI (Not Gonna Make It) and HFSP (Have Fun Staying Poor), two phrases exploding across crypto communities, while dissecting what they reveal about investor psychology and market dynamics. Timestamps & Key Topics [00:02:51] NGMI: Not Gonna Make It The acronym reflects a negative viewpoint on financial prospects, especially in investments. [00:03:09] HFSP: Have Fun Staying Poor This phrase is often used in crypto communities regarding poor investment decisions. [00:03:15] Discussion on SHIB The hosts discuss the explosive growth of the SHIB meme coin and extraordinary returns. [00:05:24] Market Liquidity Concepts Insights into liquidity's impact on asset value and investor behavior during market fluctuations. [00:10:41] FOMO and Investment Psychology How fear of missing out affects investment decisions, leading to emotional trading. [00:20:30] Understanding Market Dynamics The significance of grasping supply and demand principles in trading and investment choices. [00:29:22] Investor Policy Statements Establishing a personal investment plan to manage emotional decisions and market volatility. [00:37:11] Mailbag Segment Q&A session discussing listener inquiries and experiences related to investing. Key Takeaways Establish an investor policy statement to mitigate FOMO and emotional decisions in investing. Understand the liquidity implications of your investments to evaluate their true market value. Focus on long-term investment strategies instead of chasing high-risk, volatile assets. Terminology NGMI Not Gonna Make It, a term often used in trading communities to describe hopeless investment prospects. [00:02:51] HFSP Have Fun Staying Poor, a phrase used to describe poor financial decisions in crypto. [00:03:09] Liquidity The ease with which an asset can be converted to cash without affecting its market price. [00:05:24] Investor Policy Statement A document outlining an investor's strategy, goals, and the procedures to achieve them. [00:29:22] Paper Gains The increase in value of an asset that has not yet been sold; theoretical profits. [00:28:40] Related Resources Raising Your Money Savvy Family: ChooseFI.com/books Kid 401k Worksheet: ChooseFI.com/kid401k ▶ Listen Next: Ep. 350 — Balanced Portfolio Strategy: Managing Investment Winners | Essential Listening

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