Investing - March 2007

i am going to start work soon and i wanted to know where i should invest?...arn't stocks a bit risky for me?....my teacher told me to look into mutual funds...what do u think...i only can only constribute around 20 buks a week

2007-03-27 12:00:39 · 10 answers · asked by up_riser 1

I am in my mid-20s, fresh out of college with a unrelated history degree and is looking to take the NASD exams. I did take a couple of courses in Econ in college and is currently taking some finance classes at a local community college. I was wondering if it is possible for someone like me, with no previous finance knowledge or background to pass the NASD exams. And if it is even worth trying. Thanks.

2007-03-27 11:38:36 · 2 answers · asked by John_Rock 2

2007-03-27 11:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by flu269269 2

I have the closing price of a stock for 60 months. How do I use Excel to find the average month-to-month return? For example, if I had the following three month closing prices:

Month 1: $10.00
Month 2: $9.00
Month 3: $11.00

The monthly returns would be:

Month 1: NA
Month 2: -10%
Month 3: +22.2%

The average monthly return would be:

(-10+22.2)/2 = 6.1%

Annualized, it would be:

6.1% X 12 months = 73.2%

How do I do this quickly in Excel with many stocks and 60 months worth of closing price data?

2007-03-27 11:08:59 · 7 answers · asked by mukwonago53149 5

2007-03-27 11:03:49 · 1 answers · asked by tintoria11 1

Are options prices being updated manually by market makers, or by certain special software to reflect constantly changing stock prices ?

2007-03-27 10:09:02 · 2 answers · asked by ghostsbuster 1

Can anyone give me any advice? I have always wanted to start my own business...maybe a franchise because it brings the least amount of risk. However, I am open to many things as long as they are investments than bring in residuals on a regular basis for the rest of my life. I am also an employee of an income in the lower middle class and anything I invest in will greatly backtrack me.

2007-03-27 09:49:56 · 5 answers · asked by Jason N 2

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2007-03-27 09:48:03 · 6 answers · asked by FYIIM1KO 5

I always see these to good to be true ad on the web and they tell me that i will make or could make 15000% pofit...... ok

2007-03-27 09:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by skidder87 1

For the last several weeks it has been dropping. I think it is time for it to turn around.

2007-03-27 09:15:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I talked to my banker about a day ago, and she said something about high growth companies (the ones that pour the majority of their earnings into R&D to continue their growth), I was wondering if there is a place that has a list of companies that follow this philosophy?

2007-03-27 09:13:42 · 6 answers · asked by Rudy 2

It's telling me I'm going to have to wait three days for the funds to show up in my Scottrade account despite the fact that it was deducted from my checking account yesterday. Does anyone know why it takes 3 days! I am almost thinking about finding another company.

2007-03-27 08:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by aDWsd 1

2007-03-27 08:38:27 · 4 answers · asked by activetrader999 1

when a person buys silver boullion, should there be a discount from 'call' price if the silver is not in 'mint' condition?

I occasionaly buy smaller amounts of silver bars and at times, the shop sells bars that are not in the greatest condition...

as a general rule, is there a discounted amount for bars such as this? (I realize it's not coins and an ounce of silver is an ounce of silver once it's melted).

Thanks for any real advice

2007-03-27 08:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by bilko_ca 5

2007-03-27 08:18:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Also what is "Average price multiple" in stock/share market lingo or business terminology? Please explain to this science guy in detail.. Thanks

2007-03-27 08:09:05 · 1 answers · asked by charles.2345 1

I will obtain an attorney for the purposes of getting a quiet action deed, but I have questions that might ease my mind while I am considering the purchase of tax property.

Once the county has had its tax sale and the state has purchased the property,

1) Who cares for the property? --some of these places look abandoned but are mowed, others are not mowed at all.

2) Who has the keys to the property/house?

3) How can I get an idea of the inside of the property, ie. how many rooms, appliances, condition of floors, walls, etc.? Is that even possible? ((I am looking to buy my first tax property in a certain area as a home. I wouldn't have the time to fix up something, sell it, and look for something else, although I may do that later.))

4) What if someone is living there or cares for the property?

5) Once I have purchased the property, do I have to wait for the quiet action deed before I can look inside, change locks, etc.?

Any real help I can get would be appreciated.

2007-03-27 07:49:48 · 2 answers · asked by Jolie 3

2007-03-27 07:31:01 · 8 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6

Housing looks dead. Oil has had a big retracement. The gold stocks appear stalled. Some of the energy stocks look poised to make a run but nothing has really started yet.

2007-03-27 07:24:41 · 6 answers · asked by AZ123 4

A company that I have had is having excellent growth to $20-$25, and I would like to see options listed. When can Company X list options, and what is the process for doing that?

Thanks!

2007-03-27 07:15:23 · 3 answers · asked by Chicago Irish Guy 2

I don't have much investment experience.

2007-03-27 07:06:41 · 6 answers · asked by AG74 1

I'm self-employed is there a better investment out there

2007-03-27 06:49:23 · 3 answers · asked by joortiz2 1

Wondering what options there are for investing money in 'something' in a bank. I am a student and I am looking for short term options 3-4 years.

2007-03-27 06:25:01 · 6 answers · asked by Bradley H 1

if possible name ones with no minimum contibution

2007-03-27 06:23:16 · 2 answers · asked by sean R 1

2007-03-27 06:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 05:16:51 · 2 answers · asked by bilko_ca 5

FDI details with creditable sources from 1960s to 2006.

2007-03-27 05:10:43 · 1 answers · asked by changsatthudethuong 2

Which online brokerage is good for small investment ($500 to 1000)?? No annual/maintenance fee. I won't buy/sell alot.

2007-03-27 04:28:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

One sells a call option and simply wants to collect the premium each month, provided that the stock doest hit the strike price-
I have not done this but this appears to be basic. Anyway, when I look at stocks to sell call options I notice that most of the strike prices are below the current market value, strike prices that are lower. for example the may 30 call for csco is paying .o5? such a small prem. There is a may 25 for 1.70.. My question BUT there is an excellent chance that this is going to get exercised as the stock is above the 25. Please clarify this. I thought it is better, when selling a call, for the stock to stay at the same price.. Can someone give a few examples of selling a call with the CSCO prices I just gave. THANKS!

2007-03-27 03:34:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 03:16:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous