I feel like the problem is your goals are not aligned with what the sub will recommend. This is long-term stuff, you do not try and mazimize returns. You park your money in something safe that does well on average. AKA ETFs/index funds and bonds.

Really, at the end of the day, you need to ask yourself what your risk tolerance is and what you can afford to lose. Cause playing this game, especially in such a precarious market, seems like a good way to be left holding the bag.