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[@rabblerouser5559]

Very new viewer here,only been watching you for 9-10 years ❤

[@AlexBoib]

wait that's like 1/4 my stepsister's age

[@AliceinSilverland]

Very wise viewer here...only watched a handful of videos but I have good taste. Listen to In Da Zone by Moody Mourad...it's a good jam to be independent and not apologize for being awesome....humbley

[@sloth9669]

Plowing snow at 3am listening to Rudy.

[@PROtector-Acryllics]

Unfortunately plowing women and listening to rudy only results in PE and one hell of a folks

[@benefitnessstudio2702]

Been there haha

[@stevez4120]

Hey look it's Mr. Plow!

[@joeymak2000]

Plowing someone’s ex wife listening to Rudy at 3am

[@thekingofrot206]

You got a good woman, there!

[@soiledbear2051]

@Alpha Investments .......I've been watching your videos since the "Store Life" content hit.....I PLAY ABSOLUTELY NO CARDBOARD GAMES....But....This is why I enjoy your videos. I was in the finance game for 30years and you have a great way of explaining how something in your everday life can translate to an educational content experience....Now I know you dont claim and clearly tell everyone that you are not a "financial advisor" but putting it into real life terms, the way you do, is definitely a learning experience for many.

[@gringoguapo]

I couldn't agree more! I also play no collectible card games, but I find Randy's financial discussions and wisdom entertaining and valuable. Also, he has that kind of crazy side to him, a fun kind of crazy side to him like I have. The good kind of crazy.

[@deggonz357]

@@gringoguapoRandy’s a crazy informative guy at all times.

[@Josh-tf9cr]

This guy is crazy asfuh, but it’s just that special type of crazy, combined with a passion for finance that is the perfect combination that makes you fabulously wealthy

[@IneptCardCollector]

Great comment!

[@Gengar558]

Well said

[@rmacsportcg1319]

Rudy went from super busy to two 40+ minute videos in a week.

[@TheSenselessName]

well...i think hes still busy..

[@JW-sz7ku]

Just hour less sleep

[@DrakonErythros]

bro he says he has eight figures in just the stock market in this video, he doesn't need to stay busy anymore lol.

[@INHUMANENATION]

The part that amazes me is that this guy is just giving it away for free.

[@armedjoy3045]

If it's free then you're the product being sold (ads)

[@daftwulli6145]

@@armedjoy3045 I don´t think you understand what the of commenter meant, he means all the insight and tips rudy gives people that are quite valuable

[@slimynaut]

@@armedjoy3045 I havent seen an ad on youtube in my life

[@justinalexander4166]

@@armedjoy3045if you value your time then stop being cheap and buy a sub.

[@johnathonmerrow3803]

Nobody really listens anyway. Everybody is an expert, and everything that's advice is ignored because they know better. Screaming into the Void really.

[@MrRogers-hood]

This is the reason I still pay my patreon but haven't bought any cardboard in over 2 years. I love and support his talks and information. Thank you

[@helmutthat8331]

The US stock market is over-concentrated around tech stocks, but a hundred years ago the US stock market was over-concentrated in railroad stocks. It isn't anything new.

[@le_med]

You missed the point with your anectdote and forgot that 100 years ago the information did not flow to 8 billions people in 5 seconds. Apple and oranges. The over concentration is a serious problem

[@KyleBaran90]

Index funds and passive investing all put consistent money into winners, its self fulfilling. Derivatives market (eg 1dte options) is a mess too. A crash will likely be from a liquidity crisis spurred by something else

[@HeavensMandate8040]

In Canada Nortel peaked at ~35% of our whole index. That turned out well

[@MuhammedMuhammed-xd7qo]

100 years ago even the richest billionaire had to wait minutes in order to buy and sell stock, and on average a lot longer. Today the richest people don't even order, they own the markets and have AI automatically executing and front running trades in milliseconds. Whenever you buy a security, the information goes to someone who sees that trade and has a program execute a trade in response (counter or otherwise) in less than a second. It's called Payment for Order Flow and you can't escape it. "ThInGs HaVe AlWaYs BeEn LiKe ThIs" is a disingenuous brainlet take.

[@helmutthat8331]

@le_med i would advise you to read up on the Panic of 1907. It's an incredible story. Patrick Boyle did an excellent video essay that details how quickly things spread, with many powerful trusts going under in less than a week.

[@lobocastillo7228]

Where's the guy requesting Rudy get a low taper fade? I'm here for that

[@bocellisghost9840]

9 dollar haircut today, we must be in a bull market!

[@PROtector-Acryllics]

Hahahahahha

[@joca3885]

$6 haircut. $9 tip.

[@thecommoncollector]

Always give the tip

[@chaddabox69]

$9 haircut?! this is the top. SELL IT ALL!

[@mebinici]

Everything is going to $0! Sell now!!!

[@Mclovetts]

I've never bought a single card. I have been watching Rudy for the thoughts on investing in general. And for the gigitys.

[@projectqueenbee5529]

Subbed 1 month ago. I'm here for the general investment advice as a middle-aged Mom. Always trying to learn. Thank you Rudy.

[@markmelo3421]

Rudy from ALpha Investments, I named my first born son after you. He is a furry son, a rabbit to be exact. But he is a legend.

[@KrepsyK]

Should have named your cat Rudy instead

[@Leshil]

Del Taco vs Taco Bell. I'm here for it.

[@PugOfWallSt]

thank you for the videos.. your insight into investments and finance is unique and thoughtful. I have never played magic but still find relevance in all of your content.

[@Leon-hl1qi]

Rudy got the best gaming cardboard collections/investments out there.. Short term thinking is everywhere. Noisy feuds over little prices. Long-term thinkers will be King, wins the decade, not the day..

[@pokemoncollectibles2192]

35:26 “what box should I buy? Fuck I don’t know” I felt that when all my friends ask me the same question 😂🤣

[@GreenSnale]

I appreciate the long form videos. I use them to actively learn while passively doing my job hahaha

[@erica1898]

Good talk. Genuinely enjoyed listening and hearing your perspective.

[@derbyfu]

Honestly, I haven't liked more than a dozen videos in the 10+ years I have watched youtube. This was one of the most interesting and insightful videos I have ever watched. I don't even care about TCGs. Well done man, glad to know there are people thinking like you.

[@RatInCage-E102]

Title made me think this was going to be a kanye rant

[@dhLotan]

This video was super relaxing to watch for some reason. Thanks for your thoughts, as always.

[@race2vegas]

I love your videos and when they are informative to me through the years

[@Khal_Jocko]

Rudy I still consider myself fairly new to the channel and this is about my 5th year watchingl and I still regret not becoming a patreon member before the cap but I purchase minimal product. I like you fell in love with MTG in the 90's and personally love the way you blend your experience in economics, stocks, and printed cardboard. Thanks for another great video.

[@CNT_farmer]

"Even if she's doing laundry" killed me 😂

[@eastendmafia]

Confrontation between del taco drive thru and customers who didn’t get their sauce

[@Gigafactory]

Alpha Investments is the GOAT... 🔥🔥🔥

[@stevenmelo4180]

Thanks for the content and perspective as always! Welcome to Costco we love you!

[@silverly0]

This video helped me think, and so it has immense value.

[@adamscottv]

Casual Avacyn Restored box flex ... One my all time favorite sets.

[@PokemonFinanceGuy]

Keep on keeping my guy. Love these rants

[@PokeLogic]

Good video Rudy, but I think the one spot you may be mistaken is that theoretically you can have an “infinite” growth rate in the financial markets - that is chiefly due to inflation. The companies may be stagnant but as long as the money supply (ie inflation) is increase - the price of the goods and services these companies sell will continue to raise. So prices will increase because of this. So technically the market will act as an inflation hedge and grow in value. Although the companies may be stagnant when you adjust for inflation.

[@tomcadden8054]

This is what I like about fixing Rudy's stepsisters washer - she just tells me to do what needs done. And I do

[@MitzyChrisp]

Awesome perspective on the S&P, thanks for sharing

[@EliteGameSpot1]

Fantastic video, definitely one of your best 😎

[@IvanKalita-r1f]

The upside of physical items is you can't lose more than your initial investment (beyond any storage costs you create for yourself anyway). So you got that going for you at least.

[@TPTShop]

I keep coming back to the fact that every cycle happens faster than the one prior. Everyone seems to think this rides till Rocket/30th. I don’t know how this continues for another year. I think the adjustment is coming sooner than later. I already have “the feels” like it’s already turning.

[@bradwinter7028]

I think a potential ice breaking point of a “tech reset/readjustment” that we may see in the future will be when some form of ai ACTUALLY really starts to make a big impact to more of life in ways we aren’t accounting for at this time because we aren’t there yet. Doesn’t matter where in the world it sparks from but once it’s a thing it’s gonna make a meaningful impact I think.

[@hieinh]

That's why you buy Google or Microsoft. They aren't as glamorous as buying an Ai startup but they are safe and will benefit from everything

[@brianhanson7686]

Very solid talk. I didn't expect to stick with it but I just kept chugging.

[@gregorygeneris1039]

Thank you Rudy

[@TexasTim45]

It's just like when fuel injection took over carburetors, we figured it out and went with the learning curve. If a new currency pops up we will figure it out and go with the curve.

[@zacharypayne5595]

BEEN HEAR FROM THE BEGINNING AND NEVER HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET A SPOT AS A PATREAON

[@cannalibrium4025]

It's open now? Few spots

[@TheChuen]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts... I really appreciate this videos, you helped me a lot... I follow you before the hacking issue... The cereal video... The bunker... Crazy old days... Keep it going... Thanks Rudy

[@GhostlordGames]

Rudy, my issue with card collecting as my main wealth holder is so damn scary cause it’s cardboard and fire or water easily wipes out my entire portfolio…

[@snarlbuckle]

EV on INR Play was less than half. Most recent sets were positive, but that set's non-collector products absolutely bombed.

[@prodigal99]

odyssey booster box going for around 1.5k

[@calistman222]

I love you, Rudy.

[@HuskycardsTCG]

I like your long videos because it gives me time to finish

[@gringoguapo]

😗

[@zoeyth4003]

I’m afraid to ask questions

[@themagiclair]

OK but in all seriousness, how much you want for one of those Urza's Legacy Booster Boxes?

[@Lord_Yoshi]

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

[@themagiclair]

@ ha! Funny. But nah because he always says all his booster boxes are “$118” or whatever it happens to be. So I’m just curious… i know how much they are on ebay. I just want one to open and add to my bulk collection :)

[@whateverdude9596]

​@@themagiclair you would have to be one of his oldest patreons to have a chance to get him open urzas for you

[@themagiclair]

@ haha! I was just curious. No chance he’s going to sell it to some rando for $118!

[@Khal_Jocko]

That stack of Urza's Legacy boxes makes me salivate.

[@magicmaniac9637]

When everyone is being greedy, run scared. When everyone is running scared, be greedy.

[@SirGlitch-A-Lot]

Most down to earth and informative vid I've seen from Timmy so far

[@dantheinternetman1]

This was really insightful, thanks!

[@Beckola44]

What you said in this video is so true. I always stay the course when it comes to Magic products and my Microsoft stock where I only paid $20.00 a share years ago. Same goes for Apple and we have a huge amount of equity in our home when we bought it in Silicon Valley back in 1986 when it was dirt cheap. Thank you for the video Rudy.

[@JBProV1]

Love these type of videos

[@HeWhoisHim.]

Just remember papa Rudy, someone is still actively buying one of the basic plains art cards at $10 or less per copy per listing with multiple listings at $100+ for years now.

[@marvinreyes4407]

I agree to most of what rudy rants here, what just keeps me up sitting on cardboard investments is when a major war brokes out, all this is literally zero, only traditional commodities like food, water gas steel or maybe gold will have intrinsic value by then. But when the current status quo of wars only waging on far away lands, 1st world countries enjoying the technological advancements (AI) and wealth inequality keeps going up, prices and demand of cardboard will surely go up.

[@monsieurzuid]

Magic sealed box business is quantic investment, it has only value until box is opened and content is observed.

[@Zweihorne]

Halfway through and I feel like I should comment: It is important to consider your own financial position and goals with Rudy's musings. He has obviously been quite successful in life, so he should be taken seriously. Some level of exposure to broad index funds is likely to be a net benefit to almost everyone. The level of exposure compared to other investments is where the rubber meats the road, and that is what I think Senior Rudy is contemplating here. Once you have a solid financial foundation, where can you invest to increase your upside while minimizing the likelihood of overall downside risk?

[@SeijuroRen]

Nice video. Especially the last 10 or so minutes.

[@sushimandaddi]

Had to pull up a calculator to count 8 figures, 8 FIGURES MY GUY

[@ckingdds88]

The oracle of magic has spoken!

[@Rathammergames]

When tech collapses and satellites start falling from the sky, we’ll always have toothpaste and toilet paper in the S&P500.

[@highsol222]

The book blue ocean comes to mind. Don't compete with the coldhearted big dogs. Instead, create your own dang thing and become the dominant force. Yeah you could have 95% allocation in the S&P. But wallstreet is already established there, and ready to screw you over at the drop of a hat. You're also competing with quants, dark pools, and many other silly things. Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but all I'm saying is the blue ocean book comes to mind. And with that said, it would seem like you have the right idea, and have been doing a great job in your investing journey. And most of the S&P is made up of just a handful of tech stocks anyway, but that much is obvious and should almost go without saying.

[@highsol222]

*slight correction, the book is called "blue ocean strategy"

[@rickfromhr8563]

My girlfriend can't figure out why I keep buying Battle Styles. THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND!

[@k1ndr3dspirits]

Dump her! There’s other fish in the sea. 😂

[@Hbrixx]

Thank you for your service. Once the stock sells out on Pokémon center, it’ll finally have its long overdue pop off

[@DK5TY]

Yep because once it becomes unavailable people will want it more. Might take longer for you to see the profits but in the long run you will easily make two times your money but more like four to six times.

[@benyick-z6i]

Pokemon and Magic bull market reminds me of the crash of the comic books when all the specs left the market

[@bryanhuber3554]

So many boxes of Urza's Legacy! Just open one for Patron!

[@SnapD24]

"You can't get something for nothing. News at 11"

[@Ifyouhavethecoin]

Very new viewer only been watching you for 6.9 years

[@Exovise]

Rudy when I wear your shirt you're not inside me, I'm inside you

[@paulbolwell3123]

40m20s One of the best thing youve ever said!

[@StonedSpagooter]

My friends and I just an Unstable booster box and have been slowly drafting it These are the days that I will look back on fondly 😊 I just hope everyone else is having fun with the game

[@Jankegs]

“It’s just cardboard!??!” - My Wife

[@garrettmgunderson]

Shout out to all my reptillian bros in the Metaverse

[@Bekstorm-Weathers]

I took your advice, went gamba brain on Miku secret lair holo and bought 5. Wish me luck dad

[@fd1053]

Couldn't care less about cardboard, but also couldn't value your perspective on the economy more. That's why I watch. Thank you for what you do!

[@mebinici]

"BuY hIgH aNd SeLl LoW!" It's the Timmy way!!! 😂

[@dahger7]

Take us on a tour of your storage area sometime!.

[@falim4972]

New viewer here, how do you handle the risk of physically storing a fragile commodity? Is it possible to get insurance for that?

[@danw9959]

What are your thoughts on buying Magic/Pokemon sealed package @ Walmart/Walgreen, I just starting this journey or is this a waste of funds to buy at those type of stores? I am just starting watching your channel ( just become a Subscriber)!!

[@TheDarkElder]

The high concentration of one sector/branch can be an issue, yes. Because it does the opposite of diversification. Risk is higher if something "tech-related" happens that all or many f these tech companies are hit and the S&P takes a hit, compared to when the S&P would be more broadly diversified with the weights of non-tech companies. But that's the US economy these days.

[@JVSTINO_BEATS]

He said "common denominators" and I swore he said "comedy dominators"

[@Poképathfinder]

I’m a simple person. When Rudy talks serious, I listen.

[@coreylovescards]

I LOVE THIS INFORMATION

[@billrichards7851]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your unique insight into this market.

[@przemyslawwawrzynczak2348]

There is no diversifying. Once it starts to go its all coming down.

[@7Alberto7]

Sunday morning just woke up,still in morning wood mode,see a 55 mins Rudy video,this is gonna be a good day😂😂😂i'm just joking Thanks Rudy 55 mins of pure gold,this is amazing

[@3EyeWand3r3r]

Refreshing to hear you acknowledge 10% of the S&P 500 companies make up 75% of its weight. It has happened before, the GFC and the great depression. I'm sure Trump will navigate this adequately though lmao.

[@mysterymanager78]

We are getting ready for the 100 year anniversary of the period that ended in the crash of 1929!

[@bog6106]

I managed to put together a near complete tales of aria 1st edition (rainbow foil versions mostly) I havnt seen a complete 1st edition foils collection for sale just single cards

[@PokePond]

2025 still dropping knowledge

[@bennugent5249]

Do you think that the risk tolerance for collectibles has a larger downside risk relative to the S and P 500 due to the depth of the liquidity.

[@Creamy_Durian]

It sounds like Rudy's trying to tell everyone to get out of the S&P 500 due to concentration risk without actually saying it 😂

[@danielkings2443]

Great but subtle folks👍

[@Ryan-so3il]

I remember when Rudy would have to keep checking his camera

[@stevez4120]

Moral of the story: upside equals downside. Diversify.

[@bkseventy]

Thanks Rudy, I really hope I never have to endure a multiple year long decline in the stock market.

[@Duskraven377]

Welcome to the cyberpunk dystopia

[@Bthe_one]

You are wrong, I do not care about cardboard, I have no exposure to cardboard, I like your takes that have no mainstream bias, and I have been subscribed for a bit, cardboard world is a good representation of middle class consumerism

[@fernwogteveril6935]

We have a serious folks today folks

[@americaisthebestcountryever]

I don't care for sh*t about card games. I just like to hear you talk about life or whatever.