Let me just say it: if I had bought Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia many, many years ago, I would probably be sipping coconut water on my private island by now. But alas, I didn’t buy any of them — back then, I didn’t even have a trading account.
A long time ago — not in ancient history, but well before they became stock market superstars — Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia were trading at prices that now look almost unbelievable.
Back then, they were good companies with potential, but they didn’t have the hype they do today. Tesla hadn’t yet become a household name, Nvidia wasn’t yet the face of AI, and Apple — while popular — was still growing into the tech giant it is now.
Fast forward to today, and things have changed. These companies are now at the center of their industries, and their stock prices reflect that. Apple recently closed at $195.27 — down 3.02% in a single day, but still far higher than where it was many many years ago. Even when the price dips, it doesn’t exactly scream “discount.”
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So, am I buying now? Not really.
Not because I think these are bad companies — they’re not. In fact, they’re some of the strongest out there. But they’ve already had huge runs. A lot of their success is already priced in. The market expects a lot from them, and when expectations are that high, even small disappointments can cause big reactions.
Plus, there are risks. Take Apple again: recently, Trump warns Apple of 25% tariffs if iPhones not made in US. That kind of news doesn’t always shake the company’s fundamentals, but it can affect short-term performance — and it’s something I consider before investing.
My current strategy is more cautious:
Don’t chase. If a stock has already climbed for years, I ask myself how much room is realistically left to grow — and at what risk.
Look forward, not backward. It’s easy to wish I’d bought earlier. But staring at the past doesn’t help me find the next opportunity.
Stay grounded. Big names get a lot of attention, but attention doesn’t always equal value.
Focus on potential. I’d rather find companies that are still flying under the radar — solid businesses with growth ahead of them.
Missing out on Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia taught me one thing: don’t dwell on what you didn’t buy — focus on what you can buy next. The stock market always offers new opportunities. They may not be obvious at first, but that’s exactly why they’re worth looking for.
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