2025-12-26 16:26:18

Investment returns can be roughly divided into two dimensions. The first is stable dividend income, which is a guaranteed baseline return and feels more solid. The second is the appreciation from market valuation increases, which is the true gift of the market.

But when will the valuation rise? No one can say for sure. Instead of obsessing over this unpredictable question, it's better to accumulate high-quality assets as much as possible before it happens. When that moment truly arrives, it will be like a lotus suddenly blooming all over the pond—every previous purchase will bloom with value at that moment. This is what is called the "Lotus Effect."

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GasFeeBeggar

· 12-29 09:45

Damn, this "lotus effect" sounds pretty impressive, but the most frustrating part is that no one knows when the lotus will bloom, right?

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LiquidationWizard

· 12-26 16:55

Dividends are solid, but appreciation in valuation is the real gift. But who the hell can predict that? Keep buying quality assets, and when the valuation comes, it’s all over. Just like when the lotus blooms across the pond, every previous move was worth it. This lotus effect sounds pretty good, but the key is to be able to pick right—don’t buy garbage. --- I don’t know when the valuation will take off, but I might as well hold and wait. There’s always a day for that. --- You’re right. Instead of guessing the valuation, better to buy the dip aggressively. When the wind comes, it’ll explode. --- The lotus effect, huh? Damn, that’s a perfect metaphor. It motivates me to keep dollar-cost averaging. --- Dividends are steady, but only when valuation rises is it fierce. The problem is, when will the valuation be willing to move?

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DAOdreamer

· 12-26 16:48

The lotus effect metaphor is brilliant; it means you have to hold on and not cut your losses.

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NotGonnaMakeIt

· 12-26 16:44

The Lotus Effect sounds good, but the premise is that you have to make it to that moment.

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DogeBachelor

· 12-26 16:30

I can understand the logic, but honestly, we have to endure until that moment arrives. Who can withstand it? --- The lotus effect sounds good, but the problem is, when will the pond be full? --- Dividends are solid, but truly making money still depends on valuation. Isn't that obvious? --- Instead of waiting for the lotus to bloom, why not go all in now and take a gamble? --- It's easy to talk about accumulating quality assets, but you need money, my friend. --- I've heard this theory too many times; in the end, it still comes down to luck. --- Bottom-line returns are indeed important to prevent losing everything. --- The lotus metaphor is nice, but in reality, most people sell their shares before they even bloom. --- I just want to know who can determine what constitutes a quality asset. Is it you?

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