Buying Stocks ?

[EaglesVision2012]

Hi there everyone What do you think about buying stocks?

Is it worth buying them ?

If they are worth buying them then why?

Whitch stocks are safe ? & Whitch ones are not safe?   

[Screwedupclick4life337]

With the economy like this I say no I think you would be losing money I could be wrong though. That's just my opinion

[tyler62]

I think now and in the next little while is the best time to buy stocks. When everybody else is scared of the markets they sell so the prices go down. When a company is undervalued is when it is the right time to buy it.

Warren Buffett said something along the lines of "Be greedy when others are cautious and be cautious when others are greedy." And I think he might be a good investor or something.

As for what stocks to buy you are best to do your own research so you are comfortable with your investment. It is your money after all.

[gamerpeeps]

Stocks are always risky, even in a good economy.  There are a ton of sites that can help educate you in investing.  It would be a good idea to know what you are doing. If you want to explore trading, Penny stocks may be a good way to start in investing.  Educate yourself first!

[bostonphil]

I have invested a small amount of money in the stock market. Some have done well and some very poorly. I would not recommend any to anyone because my own record is so spotty.

But I have learned a lot by watching Jim Cramer's Mad Money. It is on CNBC if you have cable or satellite. If not, you might be able to get it on line. CNBC and Fox Business Network are good channels to watch to learn about the stock market.

Do not invest any money in the stock market unless you can afford to lose it.

[gafee2001]

I'm thinking now is an excellent time to be looking into the stock market. We're probably about a year or 1.5 left in the recession and I'm seeing most of the major company's stock prices going up. Of course a few weeks ago before they announced 4th quarter and annual earnings would have been a better time. :-)

[charmaine56]

you have to know what you are doing and not be greedy. and do not have a stockbroker. i know a man who collapsed and went to church to pray for forgiveness for the things he did to people being a stockbroker. I dont do stocks. you have to have a lot of money also.

[gizmo42]

Right now I am Stocks with my company Staples. I also am starting to get into the Penny Stocks. If you go under Pink sheet com you will find out all about it. I am investing in AMWI. They are right now at 7 cents but I think they have the potential in gaining. I have 360 shares of AMWI. At one point it was at 2.00. Something to think about.

[vmi1991]

Whitch stocks are safe ? & Whitch ones are not safe?   

I think Mark Twain answered this question best.

"October: This is one of the particularly dangerous months to invest in stocks. Other dangerous months are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February."
- Mark Twain

[vmi1991]

Oh, and if you really want to buy stocks, I would begin with an industry I understand, e.g., the one in which you work. I would pick the one with the least debt, the most cashand a long history of paying dividends. As per Warren Buffet, hold for life.

Cramer puts on a good show, but for better advice and from someone who actually buys his picks (andsells also,alway 3 days after publishing his picks) use the Fusion Cash toolbar search to find the articles written by Jubak aka Jubak's Picks


The best advice is probably from Dave Ramsey. forget the stocks, buy mutual funds. Choose one with over 10 years of history, low fees, lifetime avg return >10% (look for 12%) and put equal amounts each month into Large Cap, mid Cap, Small Cap and International.


again teh FusionCash toolbar search is an excellent place to search for his advice.

[ziolablue]

I only participate with services I know people need. Electric companies, food services  and mecical. Things of that nature. this way I feel more secure in my investments. Its a personal option of mine.

[asasuzaku]

i heard that the two industries that would never go out of business is the cigarette and soda industry!   because no matter how in need of money, people seems to find a way to get them... 

[gizmo42]

i heard that the two industries that would never go out of business is the cigarette and soda industry!   because no matter how in need of money, people seems to find a way to get them... 

Is there stock in both of these companies and how much are the shares going for.

[asasuzaku]

oo im sorry >_> i don't do stocks myself so i really don't know how much they are selling for..  sorry!

[frozenimage]

You might lose more money on stocks, depending on which you choose. We have nothing being made here anymore, and most stuff comes from China.