2007-06-17 16:54:16 · 12 answers · asked by kooldollars2000 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Hey going to Las Vegas could yield 20 to 50% (or more) every couple of minutes, but its more likely you'll lose everything.
If anyone tells you that you can make this much money doing anything then its illegal, or they are probably scamming you. (I mean stock market geniuses would be ecstatic with this return every year - did you really think yahoo answers was going to give you a method 12 times better than that)
2007-06-17 16:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by Slumlord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Investments in options puts and calls can generate the type of returns you mentioned. For example, two recent plays that I made have generated sizable returns: 6/4/07 purchased Schlumberger Ltd. August $80 call options for $380 ($3.80 per share for 100 share contract), as of 06/15/07 they closed at $740 for a 94.7% gain (excluding trading commission) in less than two weeks, 3/5/07 purchased iShares Lehman 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund September 89 put options for $175, as of 6/15/07 they closed at $540 for a 208.5% gain in just over 3 months.
However, not all of my option plays turn out as well: 5/22/07 purchased Verizon October $45 call options for $145, and as of 6/15/07, they closed at $115 for a loss of 20.7%. (Still have time for this one to turn around!)
Anyway, my point is, there are legitimate investments that can make 20-50% returns in a month, but these types of investments carry significant risk of loss.
2007-06-17 17:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by MoneyMaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple: Most scams suggest they can return that (or more) monthly.
A 20%-50% return (a month) can only be achieved with the highest level of risk and a whole lot of luck.
Consider yourself warned.
2007-06-17 17:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Common Sense 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20% monthly return with minimum risk does not exist. The two are incompatible. A 20% return even annually would imply a very high risk investment.
2016-05-18 04:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your scenario, if you started with $1, it would be worth $45 at the end of the year ( 12 months ), or a 4,500% compounded annual rate of return.
Good luck in finding it - I am not holding my breath.
I would consider myself VERY fortunate if any of my investments earned me 1% a month.......
2007-06-17 17:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by InspectorBudget 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone knew that they would not be telling anybody else. They will tell you after they made the money and it stopped working so they do infomercials and sell books and cds to rip people off and keep the return high.
2007-06-17 17:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is possible to earn 20% in the stock market. Its not common and only a couple people do it a year. depends on the stocks you pick and how much they go up. its not unheard of though.
2007-06-17 17:25:54 · answer #7 · answered by npwinder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, if you could get this return, inflation would be rampant or someone would never admit to knowing how to achieve those returns. These are very unrealistic...........fantastic, but unrealistic.
2007-06-17 16:59:04 · answer #8 · answered by MJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i recommand you a good and basic tutorial for investing. it covers all Issues related to your Investing and everything around it.
http://www.tutorialforyou.net/investing/
wish it will help you.
2007-06-17 18:25:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
An education... after it's earned.
2007-06-17 17:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by Kathy H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋