Wines Hamptons

East End locals. One of the top producing real estate teams in the country and ranked in the top 1% of agents nationwide by the @WSJ.

[Wines Hamptons @WinesHamptons]

From our family to yours, Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

S&P 500 annual returns by decade:

1980s +17.3%

1990s +18.0%

2000s -1.0%

2010s +13.4%

2020s +14.4%

[National Mall NPS @NationalMallNPS]

We're celebrating 249 years of American Independence with one of the best fireworks shows in the country!
🎆 🇺🇸 🎆 🇺🇸 🎆 
#NationalMall #WashingtonDC #IndependenceDay #july4th2025

[Freddie Mac @FreddieMac]

The avg. 30yr FRM decreases to 6.77% https://t.co/HZ7nYVuzef

[Wines Hamptons @WinesHamptons]

Memorial Day isn't just a long weekend, but a moment to remember those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy - including the freedom to call a place home.

[Wines Hamptons @WinesHamptons]

It's his way of honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country - a small, powerful act of remembrance that keeps their legacy alive.

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

I'm 43 yrs old

Assuming I retire at 65, in the next 20+ yrs I will likely experience:

2-3 recessions

3-4 bear markets

a market crash

a financial crisis or two

...and I'm still optimistic about the future.

Some thoughts on being called a permabull:

https://t.co/sg9DvZghKW

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

The US economy is the envy of the world

We're growing faster

We have bigger financial markets

We're richer

We've had one of the strongest economic environments of the past ~50 years

And so many ppl hate it

Welcome to the new normal of negativity

https://t.co/AeYCzyFyPB

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

Guy on my flight just announced to everyone sitting near him the Fed cut 50 bps

No one cared or even knew what he was talking about

Had to give him a head nod in solidarity

[Charlie Bilello @charliebilello]

"Having loads of liquidity lets us sleep well. Moreover, during the episodes of financial chaos that occasionally erupt in our economy, we will be equipped both financially and emotionally to play offense while others scramble for survival.” - Warren Buffett

[Morgan Housel @morganhousel]

You can be an extraordinary investor by earning average returns for an above-average period of time.

[Wines Hamptons @WinesHamptons]

@WinesHamptons is proud to announce that 54 Henry Street is officially sold & closed. It was so fun to see our vision come to life and we’re thrilled to know that this home will now be cherished for years to come. Bye, Henry, we're off to a new project! #LaborOfLove

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

The US stock market bottomed in Oct 2022 when inflation was still ~8% and ppl were screaming about the 1970s and stagflation

Buying stocks when ppl are losing their minds is still an undefeated strategy

[Ernie Tedeschi @ernietedeschi]

Headline PCE inflation comes in at 0% MM in May (actually ever so slightly declined at the second decimal). Core PCE comes in at 0.08% MM, a soft version of meeting 0.1% expectations. YY core PCE inflation is now 2.6%.

[Morgan Housel @morganhousel]

Spend less than you make.

Quietly compound.

Love your family.

Be nice to people.

Happy Friday.

[Charlie Bilello @charliebilello]

"There has been no incubator for unleashing human potential like America. Despite some severe interruptions, our country’s economic progress has been breathtaking. Our unwavering conclusion: Never bet against America.” - Warren Buffett

Video: https://t.co/0ZbPSh11Va

[Wines Hamptons @WinesHamptons]

The @WinesHamptons Team of @SaundersRE is very happy to announce that this special, newly built home has found its future owner! 54 Henry Street is officially in contract and will soon be occupied for the Hamptons summer season of 2024! 💫

[Ben Carlson @awealthofcs]

There is no such thing as an “average” year in the stock market

There can’t be

You wouldn’t earn a risk premium if stock market returns were predictable

The volatility is a necessary evil

https://t.co/37PYEvtrsi

[Lawrence McDonald @Convertbond]

Berkshire's Record Cash Build

2024: $168B
2023: $157B
2022: $109B
2021: $149B
2020: $140B
2019: $136B
2018: $120B
2017: $92B
2016: $85B
2015: $63B
2014: $48B
2013: $47B
2012: $40B
2011: $47B

*Buffett's dry powder was unched 2011-2014, now up 60% since 2022.

[Michael Antonelli @BullandBaird]

Pessimists sound smart
Optimists make money

Remember that.