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#RI-69a8409e·about 2 months ago·
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Lookback: Q1 2026

Increased leverage in Roth IRA through futures

Moved from unleveraged SPY to 2x leveraged futures in Roth IRA due to rising ERP

What I wish I knew
"More about the risks of futures and margin requirements"
If I could tell you one thing
"Carefully consider leverage and margin requirements before investing in futures"
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3/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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