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Mark Choi

@cheugychubby

Father of four trying to keep learning, give grace and receive grace - we all need it. Most of my posts will be finance or random musings from me.

Torrance, CA Katılım Ağustos 2022
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
$SOC This story is so interesting still. I have held my position this entire time with both shares and call options with expiries in 2026 and 2027. The call option pricing doesn't make sense to me but I am guessing unless options are sold/bought in my parameters, it isn't dynamically price changing as fast as stock does. But something interesting here is that my thesis this entire time has been that sooner or later CA will lose and industry will win. This has taught me that this not always the case even though SOC ended up right thanks to DPA. But taught me not to have so much confidence in common sense. I don't regret my position but my sizing is way off. I was heavily weighted in SOC which has depressed my portfolio the past year. Looks like the future will be better, but good lesson to me about position sizing and conviction. In this case, I would say half luck and half good sense had me keep my SOC position. For those that recall my old posts about SOC, same thoughts but DPA accelerated. I am now not as confident it would have played out as it should have if it weren't for DPA. Can see why CA regulations cause the stock price to be depressed vs what it should be since CA regulations are crazy.
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
@wrathofgnon You think that flip of the left shirt sleeve was purposeful? Serious question.
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Alan Cornett
Alan Cornett@alancornett·
@wrathofgnon I follow a number of Japanese men’s clothing accounts on Instagram. True style still endures there.
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
Really do appreciate your blog and books but have thought you are wrong on this point. My main reason for it is separate accounts generally are done in prep for a possible dissolution of the marriage or some desire to stay independent/escape valve. Marriage is tough and you want to do all things including mixing finances/lives fully to improve chances because being married is so worth it. Same with those that keep phone/account passwords secret. If you don't feel comfortable handing your spouse your phone, consider why? What are you doing in your comms or browsing or whatever that makes you not want your spouse to see it. Your writing and thoughts are great but think this one you are wrong on and do wonder if you will change your view as the years god on. Wishing you the best.
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Nick Maggiulli
Nick Maggiulli@dollarsanddata·
@jackusherr I agree in theory, but I have strong feelings that every person should have their separate accounts/assets. I believe this is even more true for women who, historically, didn't have the means to escape abusive relationships because no money was under their control.
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Jack Usher
Jack Usher@jackusherr·
Big fan of Nick and his blog. This is one area where I strongly disagree with the recommendation. You'll save so much mental and emotional energy by going all in on shared bank accounts and building on a foundation of trust and honesty.
Nick Maggiulli@dollarsanddata

There's a simple solution to this: -Joint bank account (all income goes in, all shared expenses come out) -Each spouse keeps separate account -Any surplus (in joint account) gets split (50/50) and sent to separate accounts -For big purchases, each party deposits back into joint

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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
@ReneSellmann Sorry but I might be missing it. I like your content so commenting in case it is a typo.
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Rene Sellmann
Rene Sellmann@ReneSellmann·
Get Rich Slow vs Get Rich Slow 👇🏻
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Tommi Pedruzzi
Tommi Pedruzzi@TommiPedruzzi·
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Manu Sisti
Manu Sisti@Manu_Sisti·
Most people use Claude to write emails. I used it to write a 150-page eBook. Now that book makes me $1,000–$3,000 every month. Even when I'm not actively working on it. I could easily charge $79 for this. But for the next 24 hours, you can get my entire AI eBook publishing strategy for free. Comment “79” I’ll DM you everything. (Follow me so I can message you.)
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
Seems plausible that it could be sleeper cells or even commercial ships off coast as launching pads. Drones are just super easy to weaponize and cause terror even if damage is not too significant. Ports and military bases as targets is what I saw online but as a Socal resident, hope not true. Terror is scary - easily spread.
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SandemanStocks
SandemanStocks@Sandeman52·
I come back from a brewery and see headlines of Iran wanting to attack California with drones? What did I miss? Who actually believes this? It’s literally not possible. Are they talking about homemade DJI drones they buy on Amazon? This is why I watch X all day. Now I feel like I missed an episode of a show I watch every night. So confused.
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Rose Celine Investments 🌹
Rose Celine Investments 🌹@realroseceline·
I let @DimitryNakhla ready my book, here is what he said 👇
Dimitry Nakhla | Babylon Capital®@DimitryNakhla

Hey Simone — if you enjoy behavioral psychology as it relates to investing, I think you’ll really love Rose’s book. I’ve read a ton of investment books over the years, and I have to say Rose’s ranks in my top five of all time. Truly an unbiased opinion — I couldn’t put it down and it’s one I plan to read several times a year. With that said, here are a few of my favorite quotes from the book: 1. “Mike Tyson, the famous heavyweight boxer, once said that everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face. The market punches often, recessions, crashes, and panics. The patient investor does not swing wildly in return. They absorb the hit, stay upright, and let time counterpunch for them.” 2. “To understand patience, imagine two farmers. One plant his seeds and checks them every morning, worried they might not sprout. The other plants once, waters when needed, and lets the seasons do their work. When harvest comes, the impatient farmer’s field is thin, the patient farmer’s field is full. The market is a similar field, those who check daily harvest, anxiety, those who check rarely harvest wealth.” 3. “The best investors are calm and detached, yet that calmness is not interference but confidence built from preparation. Stillness in markets is the rarest strength because it feels unnatural, yet it is precisely what separates those who last from those who’s away like the fog.”

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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
He has a brain tumor which was surgically removed last year but has returned. He is closing his Aquamarine fund. His latest/last annual letter announced this. I learned a lot from Guy and hope he can outlive the stats and keep contributing and spend time with his family. Does make you think about what is really important vs this game of investing which I probably spend too much energy/time on.
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Thomas McCutcheon
Thomas McCutcheon@tmccutcheon3·
I’m sad to hear about @GSpier. Hopefully he will have people visit him in the same way his idol Charlie Munger was visited. I enjoyed your book Guy.
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
$SoC. Been watching on the sidelines while still long and down quite a bit. But once again, even if I go to zero which is not what I want or think should happen on this position, I declare SOC the most useful stock position I have ever held for education in viewpoints, legal, fundamental analysis, psychology (most important for my long term returns), and just fun. It is great seeing both sides duke it out. Enable Sable! I have been and continue to be long. Not too much has changed over the months except delays of an outcome that should (key word because life isn’t fair but playing probabilities) happen. Worse case, takings clause argument still holds too.
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
@APKeyton @elonmusk @PhilMickelson $SOC. Hard to know if this Alex Keaton messing with people but interesting either way. Elon could have a motive to power the data centers using all of this Santa Barbara oil. Interesting.
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Alex Keaton
Alex Keaton@APKeyton·
BREAKING NEWS: $SOC in talks to secure funding from @elonmusk (he loves his secured funding). Those close to the situation indicated Elon spoke with @PhilMickelson and agreed no announcement will be made until Phil has fully loaded his boat.
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
@APKeyton @sadandlonely_69 Oddly, I am feeling honored that Alex Keaton mentioned me. In $SOC land, he is a major celebrity to me. Wish both bulls and bears the best.
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Pod Risk Manager
Pod Risk Manager@sadandlonely_69·
$SOC is going down as an all time fintwit classic
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Shay Shvartz
Shay Shvartz@shay_shvartz·
@100xCompounding My base case is that by the time production starts current shareholders will be wiped out whether because of massive dilution or restructuring of the debt
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TheDailyCompounder
TheDailyCompounder@100xCompounding·
$SOC I need to address the elephant in the room - we are still long sable and haven’t sold a single share. I’m sure that seems stupid to many of you and that’s fine bring on the hate! We still feel there is significant value in the name and that there is a real path to developing these assets. It’s also important to note that Sable is a part of our portfolio not the whole thing. It’s talked about a lot on FinTwit and people love reading about the drama but at the end of the day it’s a piece of our book not the whole thing. We are still very long and think that a notice of production in any form is worth $40 base case. Can’t wait to hear how stupid we are in the comments 😂
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
@100xCompounding Thanks for this. I am still long and it hurts but still see a good case. Just a timing issue. $SOC
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
I would appreciate knowing more about how these people managed their families and what practices they have with their children/spouses/relationships? Or are they all like Warren Buffett and obsessed with the game of investing? Figure they are all smart and so would love hearing their thoughts of the most important aspect of life, relationships.
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Bogumil Baranowski
Bogumil Baranowski@bogumil_nyc·
Approaching the THIRD anniversary of TALKING BILLIONS—turning the tables for a special Q&A episode. 3 years of podcasting + 20 years of investing + 200 conversations = lots to share. What would you like to know about money, wealth, investing, or lessons learned? Drop your Q below or DM. Deadline Nov 14th. Thank you!
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Mark Choi
Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
Li Lu - we need you. Would love to hear his thoughts. :). $SOC. I got into this after my own DD but got onto it based on Li Lu. So I don’t feel as dumb because I am in good company and still learning. And until it goes to zero, not over yet. So all the gloating I see here may be premature. Or just early. Good for my humility.
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
$SOC I have been watching this for the past year and it is thrilling. Even as I see my net worth drop, it is educational and fun. I believe someone should make a movie. What other stock has politics, climate/environmentalists, the footage from the court hearings, and don't forget Phil @PhilMickelson. Serious idea for someone. I am not a movie maker but I wonder if I could it with some AI. Would be a nail biter to see what happens. I need to contact some people and see. Interview Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld woman). As I write this, I am thinking more and more I have found a new project and because I am long (bought call options before and just bought some more yesterday), an accessible movie could influence the outcome and lead to positive financial outcome for me. And if the outcome goes the way it shouldn't, the movie may help offset my losses. Would appreciate inputs from anyone on this idea.
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Mark Choi@cheugychubby·
I have lost decent money on this and yet still find it crazy interesting. Will be crazy if one year from now all these bears are wrong. Things do look bad now. Lesson in portfolio concentration. But what about the oil and the takings case? Is this an over reaction? I think it might be but I may also lose my entire position. Do think I got too invested in thinking what should happen in a world acting as it should. Californians need oil. Good for environment. Good for jobs. So many reasons for this to flow and produce oil but politics. Powerful. But the again, this whole situation seems like it is being presented to Trump on a platter. Surprised he hasn’t jumped on this yet. Wish CA Republicans (including myself) felt like we had a chance. The Big $SOC(k) coming to a small screen near you. $SOC.
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QuantNerd
QuantNerd@FastTradeKing·
AHAHHAHahahhahaahahaha! What happened to $SOC bull boys 4eva?
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