is stock good for investing?
2006-10-01 05:41:50 · 8 answers · asked by Wan AL 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Yes, if you know what you're doing. Else, it's wiser to invest in something else.
2006-10-01 20:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Yada Yada Yada 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you want to invest in? Pick a compnay you like or know write down that days stock market price do some research on it check out the quarterly reports on that company and see what happens to the stock in say 15-30 days.
Most stocks do NOT pay 12% a year either.
As for land the only reason why land values tripled like that is because the market was in a buyers mode with ridicously low interest rates. Now that the rates have come up land values have flattened and are being taxed accordingly and at these values there is a lot of concern that land/house market prices will come crashing down (especially with the ARM scam soon to hit) so now isn't the time for land or for any stocks like housing.
Also once you got taht company you are interested down pat them put in a small amount see what happens at that time you will learn how market reactions like the one i stated above works and then you are on your way to becaoming a true investor.
2006-10-01 06:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably
Enron and Worldcom were not good investments.
Historical average for stocks is around 12% I think. Maybe buy fund if you do.
Land is usually a better buy I think. You have to pay taxes but if the value is increasing fast, then its a good investment. My wife ad I bought some land 6 years ago for $13K, I think its worth around $80K now. A very nice return, doubling every 2 or 3 years or so.
2006-10-01 05:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of stocks I recommend investing in precious metals. Market is very bullish and booming in emerging markets. Check as an example the following link:
http://preciousmetalsinvesting.blogspot.com/
2006-10-01 06:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by MADELINE F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-01 14:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by stock_trade_expert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is, but you should know how to handle your investment with care just like other investment in your life
Yes you could learn invest by yourself. it is your money, you should know how to do with it. for starter check this site out.
http://www.pathtoinvesting.org/index_fla...
http://www.stockcharts.com
http://www.streettalklive.com section university. a lot amount of information. It will serve you well
I accumulate in good amount in 401k at the young age.I could share with you. when consider invest in stock market. you should consider basic 3 things:
fundamental analysis==(economic data,finincial health, management, business model, competetion)>>what to buy
technical analysis==(chart+indicator)>> when to buy
Sentiment/schycho analysis==>>mood of investor, Contrarian point of view.
Market cycle===>> check out book Trader Almanac by jeff hirsch will give you inside stuff
When you combine 3 thing, It is one of the powerful knowledge goinh with you for the rest of your live
At the age of 32. my 401k is amassed 75,000.00 and 30000.00 in taxble account. by follow simple rule
2006-10-01 07:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by Hoa N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you know well about forecasting.
2006-10-01 05:48:59 · answer #7 · answered by Beauty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is
2006-10-01 05:44:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋