IG

Ordinary_Basis_1599

I dated an IG THOT for about a month, never again. That shit is infuriating.

Maximumm_Drawdowns

My IG feed is heavily in the “motivational gambling” genre. Get out of my mind META!

ImmodestPolitician

The wealth divide was not as visible. Now you have people taking IG pictures of their private jets and $4k/day hotel rooms. Many of those people are also in debt up to their eyeballs.

Optionbulls

Remember how hard mail in ballots were pushed on IG and FB when Covid was happening? It kind of went away this last cycle.

ByahhByahh

How many IG followers do you have?

sujansl

As some who works in finance , no legit business ask your for info over the phone, text, or ask you to deposit funds. All online requests are scams. No one gives out money , I see so many these Elon musk give aways. You would think X and IG would shut it down asap after first post.

Fragrant_Witness_713

Yeah, the same BS posting you see on FB, IG and TT we now just saw from this OP. I am sure he just cut and paste. The prices people are quoting are simply not accurate and are constantly disproven by using the App. McDonalds just wants people to use the app.

decentgangster

In April i turned 5.7k GBP to 300k on IG.com, 2 days ago I got a phone-call and got some personal manager and premium client upgrade, lol. I pretty much got ‘lucky’ few times in a row. i was relatively aggressive in calls on every rally since the tariff crash. I made some blunders too, and with that I’m still 300k net profit.

Godsdiscipull

She's a ten but her IG reels is aggressively anti semitic.

insertwittynamethere

This is an underrated comment and observation. I was also told long ago by an app developer to not have FB or IG on your phone if it's a Samsung. It's always on and listening, and it's not just for shaping targeted ads. I rarely use either app or even site at all now, especially post-election.

CressOverall7400

Brother, again, you are in 2025 if you don't know something is easy to search it up, is easier than being stubborn on your previous knowledge, here an LLM brief explanation, is easy really: Yes, it's generally true that when major stock indices experience a significant upward movement, the VIX (Cboe Volatility Index) tends to decline. This inverse relationship is rooted in how the VIX is calculated and investor behavior.([Business Insider][1], [res.cboe.com][2]) --- ### 📉 Why Does the VIX Fall When Markets Rise? The VIX measures the implied volatility of S\&P 500 index options, reflecting market expectations of future volatility. When stock prices rise sharply, it often indicates increased investor confidence and reduced fear. Consequently, demand for protective options, such as puts, diminishes, leading to a decrease in implied volatility and, thus, a lower VIX. Historically, the correlation between the S\&P 500 and the VIX has been strongly negative. For instance, from 1990 through March 2022, the VIX's average closing price was 19.5, with significant spikes during periods of market stress, such as the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic .([IG][3], [EN][4]) --- ### 🔄 Are There Exceptions? While the VIX typically moves inversely to the S\&P 500, there are instances where both can rise simultaneously. This can occur during periods of market uncertainty or when investors anticipate increased volatility, even in a rising market .([IG][3], [EN][4]) Additionally, the rise of short-term options trading, such as zero-days-to-expiry (0DTE) options, has influenced VIX dynamics. These instruments can affect the demand for longer-term options, potentially impacting the VIX's behavior .([Bank for International Settlements][5]) --- ### 🔍 Recent Market Context In April 2025, the VIX surged above 40 amid concerns over trade policies, but it subsequently declined as markets rebounded. Analysts observed that the VIX's movement mirrored patterns seen during previous market recoveries, suggesting that the market may have bottomed out .([Business Insider][6], [Business Insider][1]) --- ### ✅ Conclusion Typically, a sharp upward movement in stock indices leads to a decrease in the VIX, reflecting reduced market uncertainty. However, various factors, including investor sentiment and trading behaviors, can influence this relationship. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for interpreting market signals accurately. [1]: https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-market-bottom-outlook-vix-decline-mirrors-2008-2020-fundstrat-2025-4?utm_source=chatgpt.com "One measure suggests the stock market has bottomed based on roadmaps from 2008 and 2020" [2]: https://res.cboe.com/insights/posts/how-can-long-volatility-go-down-when-the-vix-index-goes-up/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "How Can Long Volatility Go Down When the VIX Index Goes Up?" [3]: https://www.ig.com/en-ch/news-and-trade-ideas/what-is-the-vix--a-guide-to-the-s-p-500-volatility-index-240221?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What is the VIX? A guide to the S&P 500 volatility index | IG Bank Switzerland" [4]: https://www.manulifeim.com/retail/ca/en/viewpoints/investor-education/What-is-market-volatility-and-the-vix?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What's market volatility and the VIX? | Manulife Investment Management" [5]: https://www.bis.org/publ/qtrpdf/r_qt2403x.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com "What could explain the recent drop in VIX?" [6]: https://www.businessinsider.com/vix-trading-strategy-stock-market-volatility-trade-war-crash-options-2025-4?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Inside the volatility-trading strategy one investor is using to capitalize on Trump market madness"

AboveParGolfer2380

3-6 months of expense run rate in cash sitting in a high yield savings account. about 15% sitting in fixed income, mostly short term 1-3 month and 1-3 year treasuries and small amount in 10 IG corp bonds. The rest is equites. Would trim here and there on strength, but would not make a massive exit. I still have at least another 15+ years in the market and unloading would be a tax hit.

RedOctobrrr

Interesting. Opposite experience for me. All my friends and most of my family has transitioned to IG and TikTok, the only ones remaining on FB are my aunts and my mom (60's).

Academic_Wafer5293

but they'll grow up someday...and then become IG/FB/Goog users - those are the only platforms advertisers care about b/c all the coveted 25-45 year olds are on those platforms.

PlaysWthSquirrels

Their foods is shit, it's too expensive, more Americans are aware of how unhealthy it is and are avoiding it, plus GLP-1 drugs are destroying their customer base, I think in general younger people are more health/image conscious because they want to look good on IG......none of those bodes well for McD's.

kwalitykontrol1

Why wouldn't Meta sell Whatsapp and IG before they're forced to? Because they make billions in advertising on IG and the value of IG and whatsapp will continue to go up. What is Facebook without just IG?

kwalitykontrol1

Because they're in a massive anti-trust case that will likely force them to sell whatsapp and IG

OG-Bio-Star

wow. and I think I cannot be further surprised about the schlock that drips out of his donut hole. I have been storing dry goods for awhile and we thus have household goods and non perishable foods for \~12 months. However, I think I will be feeding alot of people because most people I know barely make ends meet from month to month--they cannot avoid this tragedy of going to an empty grocery store or cant buy batteries or cant buy some necessity that is bought from China or Vietnam. Few people I know can afford to stockpile. Car parts might not arrive. many people have to drive to work or for work. What a tragedy coming. Red states you need to lean on your Senators because daddy Trump is not listening, not observing and certainly does not read your begging tweets and IG and tick tocks. I didnt vote for him. Until the people who voted for him get the red senators & HR to cooperate to throw him and his bird-brain cabinet out we are doomed.

TurchDaddy

Can’t touch this one; I feel like regardless of what they report, it just won’t be good enough for the market. The key number is 29% growth in the Azure division. Even if it hits, I don’t think the average investor really understands how big that business is. On the flip side, MSFT is one of the most beaten up stocks of the last 12 months, and MAYBE, finally, people will reward them - but look what happened after the $GOOG earnings. I see this guy trading flat. It’s a no-touch for me. I actually just posted this on my IG like 30 minutes ago with the same sentiment. Best of luck sir

Biotic101

No, it is just logical behavior. Markets are nowadays driven by the urge of the major players to make money. And if something is obvious, retail is piling in and can be squeezed out of positions. There is the famous IG sentiment indicator for FOREX as an example, initially they were pretty openly stating that institutions take the opposite side. Or the saying "buy the rumor, sell the news" - news create liquidity, institutions can use this to buy or sell their large positions to cash in their gains after frontrunning.

Yami350

That’s that he meant by revolt. They are going to post black squares on IG once a week

SorryNotSorry_78

Probably a nervous breakdown next month. Back to IG videos for her soon.

JooSerr

IG have zero fees as long as you make at least 1 trade a month. I think they operate in most European countries. It’s a similar platform to IBKR, though a bit less complex

Ronin3993

Kind of want to buy a META put lotto ticket. I know it's really unlikely (read as impossible) but what if they announce spinning off IG to dodge the anti trust suit plaguing them.

ShortRevolution6368

Administration is spinning it because Mark was late to kiss the ring, is noise. Mark was the one who originally suggested that the "fairest way for this to go is to have us spin off IG". So ya, I think it's priced in at this point. But I am wrong ALL THE TIME.

Sco_420

Spread betting is 20x leverage. Options are 100x. You pay tax on options in the U.K. unless you use IG, but their options are different to us options.

Ronin3993

I mean it did, but the case is still ongoing. It could result in them paying billions in fines or even potentially spinning out IG. Hard to fully price in an unfinished case. Plus it's been going back up with the rising tide of the market

putsellingregard

the amount of AI girls that post borderline soft core pron on IG and middle aged men commenting as if they’re real is too damn high when is a comment gonna wipe this planet so we can start over the singularity is here 

NVDAismygod

Let me win the lottery. I am paying 25k per cheek to deep stroke every IG thot on my social media

Altruistic-Car2880

There’s always a profit to be made. Follow the money. Cargill and CHS will profit from any corn and soybean sales that migrate to Brazil and South America from US. [Nutrien has entered the chat.](https://www.bing.com/fd/ls/GLinkPing.aspx?IG=1F697BA91C2A443E90BCEED0337268CE&&ID=SERP,5470.1&SUIH=fJK8raxWR6A8EAgc0VSknw&redir=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnL3dpa2kvTnV0cmllbg)

jpndy

so i've decided to start a series where i buy one share of weight watchers for every follow i get on IG, DM me if you want my handle

Such_Particular678

Ide say otherwise. Product quality getting worse and the company getting more woke. Specially after their IG post this last weekend. Sold all my shares and shooting it. Also gonna be returning all my recently bought corsair products

putsellingregard

just saw a trading meme on IG and DJT liked it 😭 I want out of this simulation! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHZsOG-Cdrg/?igsh=MTFjc3RieTZnbDJueg==

scorchie

I'd argue the opposite, actually. Credit is getting more difficult as spreads tighten and yields soar.... no one wants to buy new issue IG debt, let alone subprime, uncollaterlaized cat shit. Hypothetically, you could rack up 300k or until you get cut off, then hire a lawyer and wait for THEM to default. Do your own research, obviously. But I'd first look at their balance sheet's existing exposure to highly leveraged and speculative investments and work down. Your debt will be at the bottom of their overall term structure in the filing.; "de minimise." In the worst case, you pay back 20% and settle. just an alternative view, not advice

zulufux999

Saw an IG page about how MGM is conducting layoffs, raising prices, trimming amenities, and things don’t look good. The casinos also have exposure in China so if there’s to be tightening of belts over there as well, they’ll feel it from that too. Could be a good short opportunity for the vice ETFs with holdings in booze, tobacco, strip clubs, etc. I know MGM stock has already been hit.

looking4truewellness

That’s one of the tricks to making this squeeze happen, retail investors slowly buying to keep pressure up. We certainly need some more IG and TikTok hype to get to any kind of GME or VW level squeeze. Reddit is not enough…

dmfuller

And most people are. Go to any IG comment section any there are idiot defending everything he does. It’s baffling

3xonblack

I’ve only seen weekend markets on IG. Does it even mean anything? It’s not like all the market participants are trading on IG 

3xonblack

Why is it only IG that allows weekend trading? Does every market participant trade the weekend on IG?

AstronomerCapital344

Got banned on IG for calling some fake guru guy a retard. This is the last safe haven.

Ronin3993

No problem, I made some good money on puts two weeks ago because it's sentiment was only going down due to the anti trust case. It is something to be wary of with your long dated calls. If they force it to divest from IG they will plummet, potentially like 400s 

Reasonable_Handle291

What's IG and/or where tonfind stats like that? New to this life...also really dumb...like I just paid $12 for a 6-pack of water at Walgreens kind of dumb.

IllBuyYourCar

I follow this dude on IG who actively promotes himself as the guy to DM if you “need” to get out of your car payment 

Conscious_String_195

Never said risk free. I said “safer” in last paragraph, which an A to A+ rated JP Morgan, National Bank of Canada or Deutsche bank, etc. were going for is compared to buying a common or preferred stock or below inv grade to get a good yield. There is no investment that is risk free, including CD’s, treasury bonds, or agency bonds. You are simply trading off risks and going with ones that you think are less likely or ones that you can live with. Some capital in high rated bond IG that can’t cut dividend at almost 6.5% while the rest is in stocks, makes more sense to me than buying all stocks at a large premium and hoping that you ll get the long term average of 10.6% over next 5-10 years, which is highly unlikely. It’s way all literature is past performance…..and analysts look at free cash flow, forward earnings, coverage ratios, etc. which aren’t flashing green in US now. If high rates IG banks, utilities , etc blow up, then you have contagion spreading to all other businesses and people which blows up common stocks first and worse.

Walternotwalter

Well said. Google, Meta, and Amazon are worth less than the sum of their parts. Valuations be damned. I always thought Alphabet would be a holding company to IPO stuff out of. They never do that. Not a damned thing. They didn't IPO Nest/Home/Pixel. It always just ends up an afterthought. The directors of all of these companies are pigs and they should all be broken up and forced to IPO things like YouTube, IG, Pixel, AWS.

Conscious_String_195

To say that anyone knows here on Reddit knows, when major investment research firms don’t know, is a stretch. As someone in the industry for a while, returns from Goldman to MFS to Blackrock all say 3%-6% for the next decade. Like them, I don’t like the high premium on stocks now w/a PE of 27 over modern average of 18-20. Over the longer term, I don’t think that earnings will go up enough to bring down that ratio down to its median. Secondly, you have a good amount of overlap in QQQ and VOO. It’s 46% overlap by market weight and a ton of concentration in the MAG 7 stocks. That has gone well, especially in last year and a half. Will it always be that way, probably not. I d consider a mid cap ETF if trying to stay with broad ETF’s and avoid country specific ones. Otherwise, India is a country over next 20-30 years and INCO etf to look at. Pro growth policies, educated workforce, not a Trump trade war target and no tariff yet on services, which is one large segment they provide US companies. If you are not opposed to individual bonds, there is value in large cap IG bonds w/6.5%. It’s a good rate that has appreciation in a falling interest rate environment that is certain to come, whether by Trump pushing down 10 year treasury yields or Fed cuts.

Hey648934

I still find incredible that Meta as a company exists. Metaverse, FB, IG etc… don’t use that @#$ and I don’t know anybody that does

winston73182

The energy in this chat today is like instagram comments. no, you cannot get an IG thot to bang you by writing "DM me", and you can't get the SPY to move by writing some price.

kekmaw

FB/IG ads are an auction. Which means if these big spenders goes away, it becomes cheaper to run ads temporarily but soon those who get cheaper ads can afford more ads and it calibrates again as they spend more than before and the ad costs will go up again as long as the advertisers can run ads at a breakeven rate.

Sapere_aude75

I think YouTube is valuable not just because of all the existing content, but because they have such large marketshare of long form video that no one else seems to be able to enter that market. Yes Fb, IG, Tictoc, etc.. compete on short form. But no one seems to be able to get traction in long form because YouTube has basically become a monopoly. The only others are like Rumble and Porn because they serve markets that YouTube doesn't want on its platform.

Evancolt

I have ublock origin, and ublock origin lite. i don't see IG ads. i dont use FB so i wouldnt know for that

PlaneAgitated9762

White House IG meme account; US Equities meme stocks; US government DOGE meme government. **We have become meme, destroyer of the actual fucking world.**

Jaybegrowing

Sources for what? Msnbc and CNN admitting that they're propaganda? It's on James O'Keefes media on ig. Go find the video. Stats to what? 7500 bucks for corporations.. I'll screen shot a pic from the IRS .gov site so you can read for yourself. Most of the stuff I say are simple to look up. You just haven't looked any if it up apparently. https://preview.redd.it/eiz6q3jhtjwe1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=6d2e66a5db466e1c27a2087b9d230c9ddc0e6c92 I even circled it so you can find it easier. I'm not going to search for every single thing I said because it takes too much time but you can look up most of the stuff I said. If you haven't even done basic research on any of this stuff then I understand why you wouldn't believe what I said. But that's not my fault that you're not informed. Any specifics you need stats on? My source is the .gov site. My other source is James okeef. You can look up his videos and find the CNN and msnbc ones on IG. theyre employees are on hidden camera admitting all kinds of things. The msnbc producer Said that their message is kamalas message. CNN said that thr Russia story was a nothing burger and just for ratings. Another CNN guy Said that they helped Joe win and that they're propaganda. I can't believe people on the left NEVER SEEM TO BE INFORMED WITH ANYTHING BUT FAKE TRMP STORIES. They can't believe the stuff I'm saying because no one has ever told them because they only watch propaganda who doesn't inform them.

smart_doge

Why is Tesla spamming stories on IG ?

Apprehensive_Bit2685

It’s pretty interesting because X advertising is basically useless and really more just about web presence, IG is usually low converting, but facebook and Google have been king.

TheBarnacle63

Cash equivalents, IG Bonds, International Bond, Gold, and Hedge Funds

Anonymous157

I’m buying meta IG algo is cooking

Gloomy_MTTime420

I don’t think you’ll find any good coffee on IG ;)

Conscious_String_195

It was not advice. I was telling them what OP was specifically talking about. By the way, if you check everything from Vanguard to Blackrock, MFS to CFRA, the U.S. stock market is expected to average between 3%-6% over the next decade. Even with the recent sell off, US large cap stocks have a PE ratio of almost 26 compared to a modern day average of around 18.9. So, the risk adjusted ratio is not in your favor, which is my job to mitigate risk and preferred stocks, structured notes and IG bonds like JP Morgan, BAC, or Canadian banks all offer over 6%+. You keep plowing into an overvalued market that has so many more headwinds than tailwinds right now. That’s what most institutional money is glad to watch from the sidelines, including Buffet, Dalio and Blurry. When things are in shambles, they swoop in and buy companies and real estate for pennies on the dollar, while you complain that they keep getting richer and wondering why. 🙄

85-65

I trade after hours on IG market

85-65

Alright I’m liquidated fuck this gay ass shit don’t even understand how it litarly came back down fuck IG markets

Sufficient-Run7022

People actually voted to destroy the US economy and they are proud of it and dancing on IG. What the fuck are our schools teaching people?

KillerCandles

[IG dropping](https://www.ig.com/en/indices/markets-indices/weekend-wall-street)

Wild_Space

IG is tailored to the user. Mine is just butts.

Fine-Traini

Literally just saw this on IG 2 minutes ago 🤔

DecrimIowa

fast forward to 2042, this comment is formally identified as the genesis of the highly regarded and influential WSB investment syndicate/holding company, "IG Tarden," which eventually took over the entire service industry in the US and Europe after the great crash of 2025

InevitableAd2436

Trump’s delusional mind thinks Truth Social can compete with FB and IG.

FawningDeer37

Picture of Bill Clinton was President during the IG era. “Hilary darling, don’t be mad. The VS Angels are here on diplomatic business. That Lily Phillips lady was an important part of national security.”

dljmonkeyboiz

Your IG feed about to be a lot different now that you can’t get that new age decor from China. You might want to check out the homeless corner and start seeing what you can do with those cardboard boxes.

designlevee

Yeah but he fired all the IG’s with little regard for the legality of it and signed an EO essentially saying that Miles Taylor is a treason aka more or less a bill of attainder. I don’t see why he wouldn’t just forcibly remove Powell and then ignore the courts on it. At this point he can pretty much do whatever he wants unless congress steps up and impeaches him. He has immunity, he’s replaced every department head and cabinet member with blind loyalists. Literally congress is the only barrier left and I don’t have much faith in them growing a spine.

trumpdiego

##On the bright side it's almost bikini szn on IG.

ValuesHappening

Sorry brother. I don't use any socials except for Reddit. I have an IG but it's for work (I work at FB). I'm sure there are good videos with diagrams and crap on Youtube even. The only really important thing to understand about my post was the concept that contracts have value simply because of time. The longer you're allowed to exercise the contract, the more value it has. That's because even an unfavorable contract might become favorable some day, so the more time you have before "some day" comes, the more valuable the contract. And if you consider that contracts have that ambiguous concept of value just due to _potential_ then it might be easier to understand how an option can gain value over time due to circumstances moving in its favor faster than expected (i.e., the option might become profitable but still have lots of time left to become even _more_ profitable).

BoSt0nov

I dont have IG, If i wanted to buy something comparable to adidas for example, so you just browse aliexpress or is she referring to some other places?

stillyoungvic

This might sound weird but is there any way at all you can send me a voice message explaining this … I’m reading this but man I’m having a hard time understanding this … it could be thru like IG or whatever lol

Agreeable_Store_3896

You also can't manipulate the markets for profit  You also can't advertise in the WH You also can't use an unsecured chat to discuss war plans You also can't share confidential info with Russia  You also can't send American citizens to El Salvador with no due process  You also can't ignore a supreme Court enforcement He also ignored giving 30 days notice before firing an IG Also see the funding freeze  Also his attempt to end birthright citizenship Also see pardoning everyone involved in J6  Whoops looks like laws don't really mean much huh

TimmyTimmyTurner98

does this malaysia chick have an IG?

aioliravioli

yeah safe to say it would probably never go back to double digits but IG seems more relevant today than facebook it would be an insane loss.

aioliravioli

if they lose IG it would go to 200

Sea-Twist-7363

Ad budgets are getting cut, correct. However, businesses are investing in performance marketing and the two big players for that are Meta and Google. The potential for Meta to be as big of a player without WhatsApp and IG is pretty limited though.

Calisunshineandwine

Antitrust suit regarding IG & WhatsApp. I haven’t been following it closely, but I did see some headlines. Look into it. If they have to sell off IG… their value would steeply decline.

Independent-Tree-985

Suddenly Bols had to go check their laundry IG

ducktape8856

Open to talk IG Trump admin shows respect. Which they will never do.

SkoomaJunki3

Why am I seeing weird stuff on IG like Bank of America is betting against the SP500. Source?

Onemoredonutplease

Ideally I would be banging legit 10s everyday and not the IG thots. It takes skill and experience to consistently win.

dcastro51

Y’all ever watch the yeti dyor videos on IG? They funny af 

UPnwuijkbwnui

Could you check the price of CDX IG 5Y for me.

Merlin_the_Lizard

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IPAOxrH7Ro&pp=ygUeZmxpZ2h0IG9mIHRoZSBjb25jaG9yZHMgcm9ib3Rz](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IPAOxrH7Ro&pp=ygUeZmxpZ2h0IG9mIHRoZSBjb25jaG9yZHMgcm9ib3Rz)

utitses

they found Barron's stash of child abuse material page on IG

ruggmike

This will be posted all over Facebook and IG w a fake source and they will absolutely eat it up

Born-ZvYehudi

Guys remember yesterday [IG.com](http://IG.com) "futures" showed being QQQ over 3% higher. 😂

Born-ZvYehudi

Just shows how IG weekend futures don't mean anything. 300k users trading between themselves doesn't indicate anything.

BaronRabban

IG Weekend US Tech 100 was very accurate. Tracked the futures perfectly. Bulls are dancing

HangryNotHungry

Seems like IG weekend US tech 100 were fairly accurate. Suspected IG was around +1.32%. Futures is around that. Let's see if it holds.

Fangslash

I’ve traded CFD with IG and assuming it is similar they follow VXX and not VIX, so you on top of getting fucked by backwardation you are also paying the spread Or you are a incredibly lucky man and found a dumb broker that hands out free money

goodbadidontknow

Weekend IG

MamamYeayea

Ye its called synthetic weekend derivatives, they are CFDs. Markets like IG offer them. But the liquidity is quite low and spreads are big, usually a decent indicator of the open though [https://www.ig.com/en/indices/markets-indices/weekend-us-tech-100-e1](https://www.ig.com/en/indices/markets-indices/weekend-us-tech-100-e1)

ComparisonOne957

Where is that IG trading fut now?

rincewind007

Just sold on IG pushed in money with PayPal. Could get in on Nasdaq +1%

Mysterious_Act_3652

And the futures drop immediately (IG Index) when he opens his cake hole. What a clown.

gororuns

Traders on IG are regarded, source: I used to be one