HELP!! Anyone who is knowledgeable about stocks!?

Question

How would you describe the current state of the stock market? What would be a good stock to pick and why?

Answer 1

When a person has an opinion that the market, or something more specific like an industry or individual stock, is going to go up in price--that person is bullish. When a person, instead, expects the price to drop--that is bearish. While it is true that some people are perpetually optimistic or pessimistic in this regard, bullish or bearishness is a personal opinion. When these are in the market, they arrive at an aggregate consensus, which is what market valuations are.

Right now, there is a bit of a struggle going on. It is normal, although not often in the same range of extremes. This is the stuff that tools like the Dow Jones averages were intended for. When the market sample, like the industrials (and formerly transportations) tank, then investors would want to shift their assets to bonds or cash. Right now, the trend is not yet certain. Whether you are bullish or bearish at the moment, if you are uncertain, sit it out until you can discern the trend. It is no crime to take a pause if you are uncertain.

Answer 2

Whenever you have all time market highs, the market will correct somewhat. The type of stock to buy is a company that you know
makes products or provides services that you understand and can see in society. If you can't stand to lose some of your investment, stay away from stocks. You are likely to make some money if you pick well,
but if things get really bad, make sure you have other more solid assets.

Look at something like Johnson & Johnson or Proctor & Gamble or General Electric, something that's really good in its sector.

Go have a cup of coffee where they have a Wall Street Journal available. Learn about a sector or two. Educate yourself.

Answer 3

Great.... you want to get involved in the stock market and put your hard earned money to work!

So.... you ask a bunch of strangers whose qualifications and motives you can't verify; "What would be a good stock to pick and why?"

Investing in stocks is not picking a good stock and hoping for the best. It's a plan. A plan based on an asset allocation, time horizon and risk tolerance.

do yourself a favor... Read and learn as much as you can.

Don't seek or take "tips". The only thing you could do worse is start investing in penny stocks.

Answer 4

This is just my opinion, but I am very bullish. Stock valuations, based on price/earnings, are quite low. Also, interest rates are low, and the recent correction on stock prices makes for an excellent buying point. Right now, large, beaten-down tech stocks -- such as Intel (INTC), Microsoft (MSFT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) -- are worth considering. I feel the tech sector will lead the market higher for several years.

Answer 5

The market is in a normal correction, not to panic about.
Choosing stocks acurately is a time consuming, and personal choice. If you don't understand the basics, try a Mutual fund.

Answer 6

Market is fast finding its support. Do not take any fresh position at this stage. Wait for a week or so. Indian market is poised for a big leap. We would be around 18000 by March. Wait for the time being. Worst *** worst, market will come down to 17628. Or it should break 15350 for the time being.

Answer 7

PRECARIOUS 8-2-2007. Quit asking for tips and spend your time leaning technical analysis.

Answer 8

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wish it will help you.

Good Luck , Best Wishes!

Answer 9

Lousy.

None.