https://freerepublic.com/tag/directindexing/ en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:02:46 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395882/posts Modern investment strategy today includes something called "direct indexing". Direct indexing holds a broad range of individual stocks rather than mutual funds or ETFs. This is a method of investing in a broad market - rather than picking a few stocks based on insider information. A computer algorithm automatically balances these accounts based on whatever investment strategy has been programed. I have seen investment accounts from single individuals with literally thousands of trades. Their accounts looks like a day trader on speed. The idea that Trump is making each of these trades himself is stupid. The Democrats are using this... Common Sense https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395882/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:02:46 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4395877/posts U.S. President Donald Trump and his wealth managers executed nearly 28.7K security transactions in the 17 months following his second inauguration—outpacing all members of Congress combined—even as he pushes legislation banning lawmakers from buying stocks, according to a media report Tuesday. During that same period, Capitol Hill lawmakers collectively reported about 22.2K similar transactions, Bloomberg reported, citing security transaction disclosure forms. The contrast marks a notable shift from his first term, when Trump's financial disclosures contained mostly illiquid real estate holdings and other privately held ventures. His portfolio now spans thousands of holdings in stocks (SPY) (DIA) (QQQ), bonds (TLT)... Seeking Alpha https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4395877/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:55:00 GMT