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09-29-2008, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: new york
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What are the best stocks to invest in this economy?
name at least 5 stocks that one should lokk out for.
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09-29-2008, 02:26 PM
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It's really hard if not impossible to predict which stocks will do well in the future. I scan about 100 - 200 stocks to pick just a few when I trade. Even with that much screening, I only average about 60% winners / 40% losers. A profitable trading, excuse me, "investing" strategy is far more important than which stocks to buy.
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09-29-2008, 06:00 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
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Look for companies that will benefit from this economy. They are out there. But wait a bit. I think the market is going to go down, again.
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09-29-2008, 07:24 PM
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We really do surround them if we STAND UP!
Status:
"Goin wherever the BBQ trail takes us."
(set 10 hours ago)
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Glacier Park area
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None, stay in cash for awhile!!!!
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09-29-2008, 08:10 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Cary, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimj
None, stay in cash for awhile!!!!
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Yes.
If you feel like you MUST buy, buy CASH.
Exxon and its 39 Billion in cash and equivalents comes to mind, although, I want it lower than it was today. |
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09-29-2008, 08:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ola, Georgia
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GM, GE, SO (but not yet on Southern)....it'll go back down to ~36 prior to ex-dividend date in October.
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09-29-2008, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ola, Georgia
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....and that's worth what you paid for it. I am in all 3.
Michael
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09-30-2008, 08:58 PM
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Leaving on a Jet Plane
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Join Date: May 2007
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If you believe we're in a bear market, with the trend still down, then you'll want a defensive portfolio, heavy in cash and laddered CDs. If you want to layer in equities, oil, gold and dividend-rich consumer durables are hedges in tough times. Some health care and infrastructure stocks are looking attractive, too. I'd stay away from financials and tech. JMO.
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10-01-2008, 04:59 AM
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Member
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
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Don't invest in stocks in present scenario. Its really unpredictable.
I would suggest if you want optimum use of your money, then buy property.
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10-01-2008, 11:38 AM
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Uber Wolf
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Some place very cold
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What do you folks think about Money Market Funds?
What about a Treasury Money Market Trust --- a money market backed by treasury bills -- or a CD?
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