NCL deal with the NHL...Stock price soars

[ChiefMateJRK]

28 minutes ago, laudergayle said:

@ChiefMateJRK  @HowardK

   
All @DCGuy64 wanted to do is buy his 100 shares of NCLH so he can enjoy the OBC we all brag about.  And, he is already invested in a managed fund.   What’s up with giving him long-term investment advice? Geesh y’all.

Because it's the internet?🤣

 

Besides, he was just making a joke.  I doubt he was looking for investing advice from a bunch of strangers.  He's smarter than that.

[ngrund]

2 hours ago, UKstages said:

the terms for this shareholder benefit stipulate that it "excludes reduced rate programs (e.g. employee rates, interline, friends /family rates, vendor rates, cruises taken via cruise credit certificate, or free cruises earned through oceania cruises loyalty benefits), and travel agent rates, and charters.

 

they don't mention CAS comps or reduced rates.

 

anybody know if you get the shareholder benefit if you booked through CAS?

I don't get casino offers from CAS/NCL but have booked using CET discount which shows as booked through CAS and have had no problem getting the OBC

[ontheweb]

14 hours ago, HowardK said:

Maybe they will get some of those knock hockey boards and hockey games on the ships- for $5 you get like 3 minutes of play

 I loved knock hockey as a kid. I had not thought of it for so long. Thank you for bringing back that great childhood memory.

[Panhandle Couple]

21 hours ago, seemoreroyals said:

Hope they start showing Hockey reruns on the at sea sports channel in place of the non stop soccer that is usually on 24/7.  It would make sense now that they are the official cruise line sponsor of ice hockey?

As Starlink is installed fleet wide, it should be easy for them to pickup a live stream of Hockey Night in Canada.

All US televised games are through the 4 letter network, which is owned by mouse ears, a cruise competitor. They probably don't want to pay them for any content.

[DCGuy64]

20 hours ago, laudergayle said:

Webull is an easy app to use for small purchases.  It’s also where I created My Watchlist so I can easily watch the market and certain stock movements real-time.  The actual transactions are handled through Apex Clearing. Go yo their website to read more.  Webull.com

 

Also if you download the app, go to Menu on left and read through FAQ on how the site works.  It’s fairly intuitive..at least I thought so snd I had little knowledge before using it.

Thank you very much, this is exactly the kind of advice I was looking for.

[schmoopie17]

16 hours ago, jds2001 said:

A group booking SHOULD qualify. I've only done it on FIT bookings, but according to the TA help site terms:

 

• This offer is applicable to FS Groups: AFFINITY, NETTOUR and NETTOURC (classification type).

 

That's encouraging, since this is what's listed under our Add-ons:

 

3 Meal Dining Package for Affinity Groups

 

I guess I'll find out for sure when I apply. From what I've heard, you need to apply during the calendar year of the cruise. Since the cruise is in February, I'll apply right after New Years...unless that's an old wives tale and you can apply anytime.

[jds2001]

5 hours ago, schmoopie17 said:

Since the cruise is in February, I'll apply right after New Years...unless that's an old wives tale and you can apply anytime.

I applied for a cruise in February shortly after booking (in June) and it was done very quickly - I'd think you can apply now!

[CptBoatface]

On 10/10/2024 at 6:14 PM, ChiefMateJRK said:

Sure.  But what is the ER you pay to have somebody else invest X% into VTI and 100-X% into BND?

 

disclaimer: I don't invest fixed income assets into any index funds.  I buy individual treasuries (generally TIPS) at auction and hold to maturity.

Ya like the TIPS? Hmm, been thinking about those...

[ChiefMateJRK]

2 hours ago, CptBoatface said:

Ya like the TIPS? Hmm, been thinking about those...

Safest investment known to man. 

[laudergayle]

28 minutes ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

Safest investment known to man. 

Do you use a broker or buy direct from the Treasury?  

Edited October 12 by laudergayle

[ChiefMateJRK]

6 minutes ago, laudergayle said:

Do you use a broker or buy direct from the Treasury?  

I just use our normal brokerage.  Easy to buy or sell, either at auction or in secondary market. No fees. 

[cruiseny4life]

On 10/10/2024 at 11:27 AM, DCGuy64 said:

Any recommendations for a good company from which to purchase stock? I'd be interested in buying 100 shares, but have no experience directly buying stocks. (I have a 401(k) but that's managed by a fund manager.) Thanks!

Another option, depending on your fund manager, is to ask them to purchase 100 shares outright. I had this discussion with my wealth manager (trust me, there's not a lot of wealth there). He advised me that he could purchase the 100 shares if the price got to the point I wanted. It never did fall to $10 (I missed the post-COVID shellacking), so I don't have the 100 shares, but I do have that option through my brick and mortar wealth management company. 

[PartyPlannerLady]

On 10/9/2024 at 5:34 PM, schmoopie17 said:

 

 

As a result, the stock shot up $2.27 today to a closing price of $23.07.

 

 

 

 

The NHL deal had precious little to do with the price jump.  Two events happening at the same time in no way indicates a causal relationship

[schmoopie17]

50 minutes ago, PartyPlannerLady said:

 

The NHL deal had precious little to do with the price jump.  Two events happening at the same time in no way indicates a causal relationship

Bottom line...don't really care what caused it. Just happy to see it go up (and again today).

Edited Wednesday at 08:42 PM by schmoopie17

[ChiefMateJRK]

8 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

Another option, depending on your fund manager, is to ask them to purchase 100 shares outright. I had this discussion with my wealth manager (trust me, there's not a lot of wealth there). He advised me that he could purchase the 100 shares if the price got to the point I wanted. It never did fall to $10 (I missed the post-COVID shellacking), so I don't have the 100 shares, but I do have that option through my brick and mortar wealth management company. 

You don’t need a wealth manager, or any kind of manager to buy shares of individual stock. Just use a real brokerage like Fidelity.  Please tell me that you don’t let some guy steal 1% or more of your hard earned money every year. 

[laudergayle]

@ChiefMateJRK enjoying the buffet views?  Have you lifted the Blue Moon yet?  And, who is occupying Le Bistro?

 

Sorry y’all…off topic.

[Sugar Magnolia]

On 10/10/2024 at 1:47 PM, ChiefMateJRK said:

Buy 100 shares of VTI, go cruising and forget about it.

 

This Boglehead approves.

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

3 hours ago, schmoopie17 said:

Bottom line...don't really care what caused it. Just happy to see it go up (and again today).

 

I am pretty sure the NHL deal had a direct correlation to the rise in stock price. Similar to how the price on that 2026 Escape itinerary mysteriously increased right after you declared that voyage as a SchmoopieFest contender. Coincidence? Hah!

 

[MagnoliaBlossom]

On 10/9/2024 at 9:46 PM, BirdTravels said:

 

The ice rink on the sports court on the Epic was a failure and was eventually discontinued. 🤪

It truly was a crazy idea and a big crash and burn.

Edited yesterday at 12:33 AM by MagnoliaBlossom

[cruiseny4life]

13 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said:

You don’t need a wealth manager, or any kind of manager to buy shares of individual stock. Just use a real brokerage like Fidelity.  Please tell me that you don’t let some guy steal 1% or more of your hard earned money every year. 

Of course you don't. I was providing an alternative to @DCGuy64 given the situation he described.

 

I'm quite comfortable with how my money is managed. 

[Travelicious]

Almost back up to 1/2 the price I paid!  🤣

[laudergayle]

1 minute ago, Travelicious said:

Almost back up to 1/2 the price I paid!  🤣

Well here’s hoping you break even!

[DCGuy64]

On 10/16/2024 at 11:02 AM, cruiseny4life said:

Another option, depending on your fund manager, is to ask them to purchase 100 shares outright. I had this discussion with my wealth manager (trust me, there's not a lot of wealth there). He advised me that he could purchase the 100 shares if the price got to the point I wanted. It never did fall to $10 (I missed the post-COVID shellacking), so I don't have the 100 shares, but I do have that option through my brick and mortar wealth management company. 

Thank you for this. I will ask my retirement planner. He does an excellent job. Since I work for a credit union, he is basically a contractor who helps us employees with our 401(k)s. He has been extremely helpful in taking our retirement goals and creating a budget based on our assets. I don't pay him anything. I'm sure he gets paid somehow, though! 

[ChiefMateJRK]

On 10/16/2024 at 3:33 PM, laudergayle said:

@ChiefMateJRK enjoying the buffet views?  Have you lifted the Blue Moon yet?  And, who is occupying Le Bistro?

 

Sorry y’all…off topic.

I still need the Blue Moon.  Still have 2 days plus another week. 😎  DW and DD did LeBistro.  Had a good time.  They skipped Ketchikan today due to weather.  Gave us $100 OBC. Pretty cool, since I wasn’t planning to get off the ship. 

[ChiefMateJRK]

On 10/10/2024 at 7:27 AM, DCGuy64 said:

Any recommendations for a good company from which to purchase stock? I'd be interested in buying 100 shares, but have no experience directly buying stocks. (I have a 401(k) but that's managed by a fund manager.) Thanks!

I may have misunderstood your question. Fidelity and Vanguard are very popular. Vanguard has had a few warts, but has a long history of devoted customers. I like Fidelity.