Investing - October 2006

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2006-10-11 11:47:58 · 7 answers · asked by sunni_lvr62 1

I would like to learn more about the stockmarket.Went to an investment seminaar the other day and all these people is doing is traying to let you purchase thier "make you rich quick package" , I'm studing business and sow right through thier merketing techniques. If any one can advise me on books and websites or any other information that I might find of use I will appreciate it.
Thanx guys

2006-10-11 10:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by Aztec 1

2006-10-11 10:13:55 · 2 answers · asked by Mamie C 1

2006-10-11 09:57:13 · 4 answers · asked by blue_prince_of_dallas 2

I havea question about how brokerage firm makes money. Me and my friend had a arguement about it. The question is this. When traders bid for a stock at a certain price and someone asks for that stock at the same price then the trade gets executed right? But then he says when a bidder bids for a stock like google at 417.50 and the ask is 417.50, the brokerage firm will try to wait and get the stock at 417.40 or lower and then off that lower amount is what they profit or the spread. is this true? if so is this still legal?

2006-10-11 09:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by flounderdd 1

I have scottrade live stream quotes. I can open up a little window that shows trades that goes through and the volume. What I don't understand is why there are three different colors: red, green, and blue? can somebody explain this to me

2006-10-11 08:48:51 · 3 answers · asked by bbap 1

Can you help me?

2006-10-11 08:35:59 · 1 answers · asked by lcg10@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-10-11 08:25:41 · 3 answers · asked by WR 2

Someone in a shopping mall is selling his small coffee shop business for $90,000 (includes all equipment) now I know a little bit about the business but I can learn that part, what I'm more concern is what I should be concerned about before investing that much money such as what questions I should ask the seller etc. One thing that worries me is that he bought this business only a year ago and now he is selling it because he can't take care of it (?) Thanks to all the enterprenuer and investment experts for your fedback.

2006-10-11 07:16:01 · 7 answers · asked by Cid2006 2

2006-10-11 07:15:28 · 8 answers · asked by proscunio 3

I want to be able to see when dividends will be paid on shares

2006-10-11 07:07:13 · 3 answers · asked by JW15 1

2006-10-11 06:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by slyry75 3

So i was interested in starting in the stock market. I am pretty young, 21, and dont really know how to go about it. I've done a little work with stocks and stuff in my econ class in high school but very minimal. i would only start with $100-$200 or something around there but i wanna get a feel of it b4 i invest anything more than that. I know the risks of losing it all and i would not put more money in then i can afford to lose and not affect any other aspect of my life other than a little disappointment. Now the part that confuses me is how to go about investing. Im guessing you cant just invest in a certain stock without going thru a company and probably paying them. What would be the best option for me to pay the least amount to a company to get going. I know i dont have much money so i'd rather spend it actually investing then paying fees to invest. Any help would be appreciated thank you

2006-10-11 06:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by lurch44 1

2006-10-11 05:52:50 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1

Yahoo Finance has copious historical records of many stocks. However, it does not include mutual funds contained within annuities. I am specifically looking for historical daily returns of the unit prices of mutual funds within a Metropolitan Life annuity. I have called Metroplitan Life and basically have been told that these records are not available. That bothers me because, obviously, someone has these records - it's the only way published averages of 3-months, 6-months, etc., can be calculated. I would like to do some of my own graphing and analysis, but I cannot do so without these records. Can anyone help?

2006-10-11 05:48:12 · 4 answers · asked by mark s 1

I haven't invested in a cd for many years. I am playing around with figures and am considering investing..let's say in a $1,000 cd at my neighborhood credit union. The APR is 5.13% and the APY is 5.25%

Question # (1) The paperwork states:
"If funds are withdrawn prior to maturity, a penalty will be imposed as follows: The dividend for the last 120 days on terms of 12 months or greater; 60 days for dividends for terms less than 12 months will be forfeited whether or not earned. Penalty will be calculated on the original certificate principal amount. Principal may be reduced by amount needed to satisfy penalty." How would I calculate the amount I would lose if I withdrew after, say, 6 months ? I'm just trying to get estimate of what I might possibly lose if, a few months into the future I want to withdraw.

Question (2) Would early withdrawal hurt my FICO score/Credit Rating? Would it hurt my "good reputation" with my credit union?

2006-10-11 05:31:02 · 3 answers · asked by JustPeachy !!! 5

2006-10-11 05:05:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-11 04:42:58 · 6 answers · asked by sendmebyebyes 2

I am trying to learn how to evaluate companies so I can make a good investment. I have been looking at Frontier Oil Corporation (Public, NYSE:FTO) trading at $26.86

Can someone give me some tip as to how to evaluate this company? P/E: 8.13 - is that good? 52Wk High: 37.80 - looks like they dropped recently but will they recover? 52Wk Low: 15.77 - how likely are they to drop again ?

What else should I be looking for as an investor? In the news they report earnings rise in Q2. Also when is a good time to buy companies stock?

2006-10-11 04:07:25 · 4 answers · asked by mr curious 2

2006-10-11 04:05:15 · 6 answers · asked by miniegg 2

2006-10-11 03:49:18 · 3 answers · asked by nailedinsidemyhead82 1

i really don't have any idea about growth & diversification fund. what is " growth & diversification fund"? what is advantage and disadvantage of growth & diversification fund?

2006-10-11 03:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by lex y 1

2006-10-11 03:28:33 · 2 answers · asked by Frenchy 2

2006-10-11 03:28:03 · 1 answers · asked by Frenchy 2

2006-10-11 03:27:39 · 2 answers · asked by Frenchy 2

2006-10-11 03:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by Frenchy 2

2006-10-11 03:25:18 · 1 answers · asked by Frenchy 2

2006-10-11 03:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been reading alot about it, obviously i don't understand the whole concept of it in its entirety but i'm getting there. If i were to be interested in investing and such how do i get to it, where do i go to place my money, who do i see, etc...? I know it's always risky but there's a big chance of striking big, and by the way how are the chances of actaully making money on your first try? And how long does it take for something you've invested on to actually become profitable. Sorry i know its a lot of questions but i'm really curious about it. I know someone who's made a lot of money on the market and that pretty much struck my curiosity nerve. Thanks, any good answer is welcome.

2006-10-11 02:56:27 · 9 answers · asked by Lexus-Nut 3

2006-10-11 01:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by Melissa 3