I'm about 2 start the stock market game at my school and I have no idea what 2 invest in.?

Question

I'm fairly sure that if I want 2 win, I need high risk stocks that can make me some serious money within two-ish months. I can short sell also.

Answer 1

Here's a few ideas to mull, no promises: CBAK, a Chinese battery maker, and OGZPY.PK, a Russian gas producer. Check out the Zacks site, they give some freebies that sometimes (key word) gives some good ideas, and some impressive facts to support them: http://www.zacks.com/

One solid, pardon the pun, choice for real to be on your short list is IAU, an exchange traded fund that buys gold.

Answer 2

I wouldn't jump right in to it. Research the issues first and be certain that any money invested is money that you can afford to lose. Remember, all investments in the market are not winners. Some lose big time. First hand, you should have 3-6 months of funds available in an accessible account for emergency funds. Don't ever go without this if you're going to invest in the market as that rainy day could be just around the corner. Literature from brokerage houses or the NYSE could be a place to start learning.

Answer 3

You should stick with companies in industries that you understand. Start with the stuff you buy and move from there. There must be some information to go along with this so make sure you understand what is expected of you and don't get emotionally attached to any company or stock. Pay attention to the return on investment and future outlook. You will never be 100% correct 100% of the time.

Answer 4

for that short money, you need to do some research. a little trick is to look at the most actives over the last few days, if their is many trades then something is going on and you can usually get in and out and make money, you have the advantage of not playing with real money so it is easier to make money in the stock market that way

Answer 5

No, you don't need high risk stocks, that is how dumb money buys stocks.You need to check out the fundamentals and the technical analysis on your picks. Do your homework. Stocks can make you fast money but there is no free lunch. There are many good picks that move fast. I could tell you which ones but what fun would that be?

Answer 6

If the only thing is to make the most amount of money, then you're correct, you're going to need only one or two risky stocks, and you'll either do great or crash and burn.

Start watching MAD MONEY and FAST MONEY on CNBC for some ideas - you need to watch for the speculative situations rather than long term/investment situations.

Answer 7

I just rolled a portfolio into CPB, Campbell's food. They just started a recall and are way down. Wait about 3 days into 10/8/07 week, I would say on 10/10/07 about mid day. Look for other earth shattering news and react fast.

Answer 8

I believe American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is undervalued now, and I am planning to put my money where my mouth is.

Answer 9

Here are all my favorite stocks:

http://top10traders.com/viewportfolio.aspx?userID=5

http://www.top10traders.com ranks the best performing investors - you can get some great ideas from them.

Answer 10

I'd put my money on IBM right now.