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Title. It occurred to me that despite not wanting to support musk or some other American businesses because of their recent change in policies, I'm still holding a stake in those companies.

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[–] radix@lemmy.world 46 points 1 day ago (2 children)

If it makes you feel better, you probably also hold a stake in their direct competition.

[–] Sconrad122@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

A lot of their direct competition is not in the S&P 500 because they are not American companies. Hyundai, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, BYD, etc. American automakers let the EV market languish so long that they are only now becoming legitimate competitors in that space

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

VXUS might be a viable avenue to support Tesla's competition.

[–] Sconrad122@lemmy.world 3 points 20 hours ago

Yep, or any other etf or fund that tracks an ex US index, if folks don't want to give their money/share votes to Vanguard. I'm unfortunately not well versed in brokerages outside the US, so no fund suggestions, but VXUS tracks the FTSE Global All Cap Ex US index, MSCI also has a World ex US index, it shouldn't be too hard to find an ex US index tracking fund at a reputable brokerage of your choice

[–] Fondots@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Didn't know that you could own stock in antifa and Luigi Mangione

[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Well to buy Luigicoin, its really simple: You go to a 50501 Protest, you give in your community, you join a community network, and you try to reduce your business with Amazon and other companies helping Trump.

[–] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'm sure there will be a Luigi coin any day now dont worry

[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There’s been once since last year

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

It's oddly shaped like a cartridge