2006-09-12 12:13:06 · 13 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Take a look at some monthly and weekly charts.
These'll give you an idea of what the trends are.
Or you could trade with high flyers until they change, then move them to other stocks.
Depending on your education on investing, you could do extremely well.
Right now as we come out of the opposite year of the presidential cycle, the market "should" be bullish overall, so find some strong stocks in strong sectors to ride until they prove that they should be sold.
IBD is a good source.
Hope that helps!
2006-09-15 18:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a mathematical relatoinship to keep in mind when investing: The greater the likelihood of investment gain, the greater the likelihood of of loss, and vice versa.
In a way, the safest thing to do is leave your money in a savings account, where it can easily be liquidated, and there is little chance of loss. But, of course, savings accounts (including CD's) offer the least investment potential. Because of how shaky our economy presently is (despite what the President and everyone else tries to claim), I can not think of any investment that does not come with a lot of risk these days except CD's. So a CD might be your best choice.
2006-09-12 13:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by JustWondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every sort of investment is associated with some amount of risk. While bank accounts, CD, treasury bonds and investment grade corporate bonds offer a relatively safe place for your money (because of account insurance and strong financial condition), they give crappy returns. Given the short time limit for your investment, I don't advise you invest in stocks, real estate, or mutual funds that focus on these kinds of investment, since the market could be in the middle of a low exactly when you need your money back.
If you own your house, you might consider renting it (all, or only part of it) to someone trusted for two years while retreating to a cheaper rented room, or to your parents' house.
Do you really need to take out all of your money in two years? Otherwise, you might considering your investment in order to increase your return and retain your safety on the part of it you really need. Talk to a financial advisor.
2006-09-12 13:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by jarynth3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would have invested 2 years ago in the same stocks as I did, you would of had over a 100% return on them.
2006-09-12 13:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by Grandpa Shark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Risk and return go together.
Two years is a very short time to invest money. If you're going to do that, why not just spend it on beer and pizza?
2006-09-12 13:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your local credit union...They run specials to get you in the door. I just got a CD for 9%... that is far better than any savings account and even better than stocks and mutual funds for the safety aspect!
happy saving ! : )
2006-09-13 03:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should probably be asking first is "how much money can I lose in two years?"
The "biggest return," using maximum leverage in stock futures or commodities or the forex, would enable you to lose all of your money in two hours.
2006-09-12 12:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by dredude52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should check out
EmigrantDirect.com
they have the highest savings rate in country.
5.15%
I've had my account for about a year, it's truly a money maker. It compounds monthly.
Check them out, they offer CD's and such too.
2006-09-12 12:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Bonds
2 Real estate depending what part of the country you live
3 payoff high interest loans, and stay out of debt.
2006-09-12 17:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by looking4ziza 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
invest maybe in property (real estate) because bank pay a little now.
2006-09-12 12:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Freesia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋