WHATS UP with the stock market?? why does it keep going down? is it ok to keep my money in there?

Answer 1

It somewhat depends on what you have your money invested in. As a generalization, yes it is ok. But I hope you are well diversified and also have a fair amount stashed in cash equivelent assets such as t-bills. With a cash reserve, if there is a steep sell off, you will be ready to buy some really cheap investments. And there is always the possibility that Bush could unleash the dogs of war on Iran. Then watch the market fall.

I do like the way you phrased your question. "Whats up with the stock market, why does it keep going down."

Answer 2

Cerianly not true that what goes up must come down. Dow was 700 in 1980. A bit higher now;) Markets do fluctuate and you should not be bothering to watch every day unless trading. Don't trade - invest. Can limit investment risk greatly by diversifying & choosing types of investments that gave have little risk but there is a cost in less return. If under 50 just sit back & hold. Buy if you can.

Answer 3

My stocks are all pretty much up today.

If you have made long term investments in companies you believe in, then I'd say leave it alone.

If you were investing in speculative stocks, then you might want to take a look at each individual stock and determine if you want to stick with that stock longer.

Answer 4

What goes up must come down. It's natural law.

Just keep your money diversified and don't sell everything off in a panic -- unless you really don't like taking a risk with your money.

All investments are inherently risky, so it's all about what you're willing to weather.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It was up yesterday. It's up this morning.