Investing - November 2007

i.e. Yahoo is trading at about $27 i would buy a LEAP JAN09 17.5 strike at $11.15 and sell/write a JAN08 30 strike for $1.15 total cost is $10 ($1000 for the contract), and as the calls I write expire I would write new ones for the next month until I get exercized (in the first trade that would be at $30 for a $250 profit on a $1000 investment) or offset the LEAP close to expiration, always making sure the strike price was high enough so that if excersized I would make money counting in the premiums I collected. Basically this is similar to standard covered calls but more leverage (I belive the proper term for this strategy would be a "Diagonal Spread"). Is there any downside of using LEAPS instead of Stock that I am missing besides the obvious time constraint where I have a little over a year to pull a profit as opposed to buying the stock where I have as long as it takes? Any suggestions or tips are appreciated.

2007-11-19 04:08:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am thinking to go into the stock market. My idea is to trade stocks of well established companies. Looking to make a small profit. I would appreciate it if any one who has experience with day trading can give me some advice. Which sector to pick?. What stratgey to use?.
The strategy that I am working on is to pick companies with good fundementals, but then use technical analysis to do the short term trading. I don't want to go for the long term investment becuase I don't like how the stock market has been behaving lately (mostly a down trend).

2007-11-19 04:02:40 · 10 answers · asked by techzone12 2

I was told this is supposed to be the best time for the Stock Market but it's been going down recently.

Is there any good websites or books where I could learn about the stock market?

2007-11-19 02:01:56 · 12 answers · asked by asldfkjdfj 5

2007-11-19 01:56:48 · 2 answers · asked by rombeen2 1

MR SALIHU AHMED
AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING UNIT.
AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK(ADB)
OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO.


Dear Friend
(TOP SECRET)

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2007-11-19 00:37:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 18:47:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 17:30:32 · 3 answers · asked by hunk 1

WHO OWNS THEM

2007-11-18 16:18:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 16:08:54 · 9 answers · asked by rocky9281 1

I have about $1000 in an ESOP account that was started when I was with another employer. I am currently working for another company and would like to invest in the stock where I am working. Can I withdraw the money from my ESOP account and put it in another account to reinvest? If so, what is the least expensive way to do this? Do I need a broker? How much would that cost? Any help would me most appreciated.

2007-11-18 16:06:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 15:31:46 · 6 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1

2007-11-18 15:25:36 · 4 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1

Can I stroll over to the New York Stock Exchange and just buy 10 shares of Google? Why doesn't it work this way?

(I asked this question a week ago but Yahoo deleted it for some reason? Apparently I got 7 answers and am not able to view them! So if you answered before I wouldn't mind seeing your answer this time!!!)

2007-11-18 15:22:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the typical return rate on US government bonds, especially compared to the return of a money market or financial derivatives? Thanks!

2007-11-18 14:28:57 · 3 answers · asked by little_man_582000 1

I try to keep my investments in diversified mutual funds. Currently have equal percentages in Real Estate (REIT), International Equity, Mid Cap Growth, and Large Cap Growth. I have no idea how these compare with other fund families. I'd really like to meet with a financial planner, but don't know where to start. Any suggestions?

2007-11-18 14:22:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-18 12:37:36 · 3 answers · asked by zarina_tettu 1

It's been mostly gray skies and cold for the last two weeks.
Would a spell of good weather help the market?

2007-11-18 11:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by alfie 2

I have an investing Question. Regarding like stocks. I'm new to stocks. But I'm wondering something, if you own shares in a company, and say it faces a buyout?

Can I refuse to sell and remain a shareholder (even if the majority of shareholders accept the deal) and the acquiring company is asking to acquire 100% of shares? Or can they force you out at some point basically sending you a check and telling you you're no longer a shareholder?

Example. Say I had shares in Earthlink and suppose Verizon or AT&T etc. decide to buy out Earthlink. Now suppose the majority of shareholders agree they will sell their shares but I don't agree. If I keep my shares even if the company wants 100% ownership can I remain a shareholder indefinitely until I'm *ready* to sell? Or even asking for more $$$ down the road for my shares? Or can the buyer say "All you will get is this much per share, here's your check which you must accept, or we will tally you as uninterested shareholder" or something?

2007-11-18 11:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by vybes_souljah 4

Hi, I am planning to start investing in stock market in US but i am confused abt selecting the brokerage firm- Banc of America, E*Trade, Fidelity etc..? I am by nature short term investor. plz suggest some brokerage site. I may be doing arnd 10-15 trades per month at the most.

2007-11-18 10:27:11 · 4 answers · asked by letseewatsup 1

Do you see the Euro heading higher or has it hit its top?

2007-11-18 09:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Mark B 3

I'm bored and I have ten dollars to blow. What are some ideas?

2007-11-18 02:46:46 · 19 answers · asked by Seth 2

2007-11-18 02:33:40 · 6 answers · asked by bhushankir 1

I have done a lot of research on the best managed forex accounts...

2007-11-18 02:22:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

From various trust funds i have £25,000 to invest, I plan to do regular £3,000 ISA's, but I went to see an IFA, who said to invest in Equity bonds, however now with the current state of the stock markets, and the fact that I would be charged 5% commission, twice, one from the IFA and one from the equity bonds. Should I leave it in a 6.20% interest rate account?

2007-11-18 02:21:53 · 6 answers · asked by harrycoates 2

Where is the best website to get general information on UK and also US shares like the div yield/ p/e ratios, broker estimates, dates of ex-div and div payments, results dates etc?

2007-11-18 02:21:28 · 1 answers · asked by Steve L 2

IRAs seem pointless as it's only 4k a year and it appears it won't be tax deductible either as I put in my max allowed into my 401k every year. What other options are ther eto not be taxed so much on my earnings?

2007-11-18 01:46:59 · 12 answers · asked by Hope The Best - Expect The Worst 2

I need to set up a policy to repay me 100000 in 30 years time. Can anyone advise what the cost is likely to be per month and what they think the best investment would be? Endowment, ISA etc etc.

Financial advisers will advise whatever gives them the better commision I think!

2007-11-17 21:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a family member with a bond fund. She is getting a 5.75% yield (monthly dividend / the value of her holdings for that month) yet she has watched the price of the fund drop from $9.69 (per share) to $9.31. She is concerned that she has reached a point where the investment won't recover (she is retired).
While the yield (monthly dividend) is good, the value of her holdings has dropped $3,000 (due to share price decrease). Since US interest rates aren't rising too my knowledge (Feds keep cutting their rates) why is the price decreasing? Should she bail? If not, why not (she is retired and has a low risk tolerance)

Thanks

2007-11-17 16:14:01 · 5 answers · asked by Hounddog87 2

Is it possible to short stocks if I have online brokerage account? If Yes, are there any limitations?

2007-11-17 14:46:37 · 2 answers · asked by Baha 2

Hello I am a new Employee who will be eligible for full-time status by 1-2nd quarter. I have a option to buy stock from my check as a benefit. Is this a good stock to consider?

2007-11-17 14:17:53 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2