Which do you think I should rather invest in the stock market, Google or Apple?

Question

I have no idea, but they both seem pretty attractive. Please help me out!!!

Answer 1

an overbloated google at 400+ a share or Apple with the backdating options scandal that MAY force Stevie out of a job. Personally neither one.

Answer 2

If you have to ask that question, then you should invest in neither company!

Most people lose money in the market because they invest without doing any homework and/or they don't consider stocks as long-term investments.

My advice. Do some research and invest in a mutual fund with a good track record. Don't put all your eggs (apples?) in one basket. Unless you are prepared to thoroughly understand an individual company, don't even consider making an investment -- even so, diversification (which a good mutual fund provides) is always smart.

Answer 3

You should invest in a mutual fund that holds both of them. These stocks are very expensive and to buy them on their own would require a large investment, if you intend to purchase a significant amount of shares. To put all of your eggs in one basket like that is somewhat risky also. Diversification is the key.
I purchased a fund that holds both of these and it has been doing ok, not stellar by any means, but not bad.

Answer 4

well consider this, if you invest in google now, you pay whatever inflated cost per share they are at right now. and as high as they are and have been since their IPO you have to assume they are more likely to go down over the long term than up. apple trades at a lower amount so that makes it more attractive but once again, they are riding high right now generally speaking so they may be more apt to go down over the long term than up. but since they are cheaper per share than google, you get more for your money by going with apple. best case scenario, pick an up and coming company rather than an established one.

Answer 5

Are you buying the company or its stock? Big difference not understood by investors, known well by traders. Find out more about that. Try "Come into my trading room", by Elder, for a good exposure to the difference between those two philosophies.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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1. You need to understand how the stock market works and what it is exactly about.

2. You need to know what are the different styles of trading in stocks and shares.

3. You need to read about why so many people lose their shirts in the stock markets so that you can avoid their mistakes and also decide if this is a risk you want to take.

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1. Why are you of the opinion that this stock will rise?

2. Is your opinion valid in the first place?

3. When are you expecting it to rise? Can you hold on for that period of time or longer?

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8. How much of your money should you dedicate to this one trade?

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Take heed and good luck.


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Answer 8

between the two I like apple. I would hold off on google until the utube problems get solved

Answer 9

Apple...new phone, new T.V set-up...things could take-off.
Google losing ad revenues to Yahoo lately...

Answer 10

if those are the only two choices you're considering, go with Google. lots more recent growth than yahoo. good luck.