# Isk vs Assets - where's the sweet spot? **URL:** \ **Category:** New Citizens Q&A\ **Created:** [April 9, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749 "2021-04-09T06:27:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/pierre_de_bricassart/32/386093_2.png) [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pierre_de_Bricassart)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/21 "2021-04-22T10:32:23Z")
> [@Hariet](#): > > Answers have been (much) more disappointing and also more interesting than expected. I thought (hoped?) there would be some sort of RL mkt theory, blended with either game theory or separate pixellated realities? Sadly, no. You realize you are in the New Player section of the formus? That’s like asking a preschool teacher about economical theory - you won’t get the most elaborated answers. ---
**Author:** ![Hariet](https://imageserver.eveonline.com/Character/1_512.jpg) [@Hariet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hariet)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/22 "2021-04-22T10:50:37Z")
> [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](#): > > like asking a preschool teacher about economical theory - you won’t get the most elaborated answers On the basis that the unsourced “quote” : _if you can’t explain it to a six year old you don’t undertsand it yourself_ … is probably not true, I did not need elaboration. Altho it would have been nice, obv. In that context, knowing at least that there was (an) applicable market theory would have been a useful starting point. But, no-one chose to even make that assertion. Hence, the disappointment. ---
**Author:** ![Gerard\_Amatin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/gerard_amatin/32/481361_2.png) [@Gerard\_Amatin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gerard_Amatin)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/23 "2021-04-22T11:32:13Z")
> [@Hariet](#): > > In that context, knowing at least that there was (an) applicable market theory would have been a useful starting point. But, no-one chose to even make that assertion. Hence, the disappointment. Why the disappointment though? I think in general lines your question has been answered. And the answer, as most answers to such questions in EVE is **it depends.** > [@Hariet](#): > > What is the prevailing market theory in Eve for “best” ratio of cash to assets to aim for ? Best ratio depends on: - do you live near a stocked market? - do you make ISK in expensive or cheap ships? - how often do you lose assets? - do you use ISK to make more ISK? - do you use assets to make more ISK? - what amount of ISK or assets do you need to make your ISK? - do you move a lot? - do you mind starting small after a loss? - how certain do you want to be that you have a ship to fight in, even aftera few losses? - … _and more_ There is no ‘general gameplay’ in EVE, so looking for a general theory for how much ISK vs assets you need to have, is going to give very varied answers based on ‘it depends’. ---
**Author:** ![Hariet](https://imageserver.eveonline.com/Character/1_512.jpg) [@Hariet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hariet)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/24 "2021-04-22T11:33:36Z")
> [@Gerard\_Amatin](#): > > I think in general lines your question has been answered. Me too. I’m not arguing. ---
**Author:** ![Gerard\_Amatin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/gerard_amatin/32/481361_2.png) [@Gerard\_Amatin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gerard_Amatin)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/25 "2021-04-22T11:34:42Z")
That’s good! Just wondering, why the disappointment then? ---
**Author:** ![Hariet](https://imageserver.eveonline.com/Character/1_512.jpg) [@Hariet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hariet)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/26 "2021-04-22T11:38:48Z")
Just ‘cause there wasn’t anything more complex (high falutin’) involved than … “horses for courses” ---
**Author:** ![Gerard\_Amatin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/gerard_amatin/32/481361_2.png) [@Gerard\_Amatin](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Gerard_Amatin)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/27 "2021-04-22T11:46:49Z")
You’re free to create your own complex theory based on all those factors! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/pierre_de_bricassart/32/386093_2.png) [@Pierre\_de\_Bricassart](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Pierre_de_Bricassart)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/28 "2021-04-22T13:44:04Z")
> [@Hariet](#): > > But, no-one chose to even make that assertion. Probably because no-one even knows the definition over here, but use to answer questions about how to survive wormholde rides and how to avoid NPC taxes instead. Probably you might get some more satisfying input in the [Market Discussions - EVE Online Forums](https://forums.eveonline.com/c/marketplace/market-discussions/94) ---
**Author:** ![Hariet](https://imageserver.eveonline.com/Character/1_512.jpg) [@Hariet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hariet)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/29 "2021-04-22T13:46:49Z")
nah. it’s all good. I have already moved on to my next topic of wonder … is there or is there not a formula for triggering mordu specialist rats? ---
**Author:** ![Xanthellus](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/user_avatar/forums.eveonline.com/xanthellus/32/253691_2.png) [@Xanthellus](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Xanthellus)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/30 "2021-04-22T13:51:54Z")
> [@Hariet](#): > > Answers have been (much) more disappointing and also more interesting than expected. Different people have different drives, likes, dislikes and needs. Some see numbers as a goal, others do not. Some measure progress through numbers or isk, others measure progress through capability, perhaps power, or friends/groups. And that works both ways. ---
**Author:** ![Hariet](https://imageserver.eveonline.com/Character/1_512.jpg) [@Hariet](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/Hariet)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/31 "2021-04-22T14:01:45Z")
Again, no argument. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/eveonline/original/3X/4/1/41ec4921cbaca7a6f9ea556e7cc20018461eae5e.png) [@system](https://forums.eveonline.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.eveonline.com/t/isk-vs-assets-wheres-the-sweet-spot/304749/32 "2021-07-21T14:02:23Z")
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