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View Poll Results: Should you move your money now?
Yes, move it to an interest account 5 16.13%
No, ride the stock market a little longer 26 83.87%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 09-23-2012, 06:47 PM
 
Location: East Coast of the United States
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I ask this because the stock market is close to record highs and we all know what that could mean.
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Old 09-23-2012, 06:58 PM
 
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If the Dow breaks its previous high, we should actually see a nice run up in the market. The hurdle is getting past that point, which I think we will. There is a lot of money still sitting on the side lines. The Fed is keeping interest rates low for numerous years to come, so alternative investments will continue to yield low returns. I believe the worst is over in our the economy. I think Obama will win the election, so there would be little worry about political uncertainty in the market. The market recovers fast after negative news, which shows strength. With that being said, I don't think it's time to move money right now. I believe there will be a correction, but no idea when that will happen.
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Old 09-23-2012, 07:33 PM
 
Location: Wouldn't you like to know?
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I ask this because the stock market is close to record highs and we all know what that could mean.
I highlighted a very important word in your statement.

could = aka for "I have no effin clue"

You are just guessing....
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Old 09-23-2012, 08:34 PM
 
Location: TX
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Beware of speculation, as no one can accurately predict the future. Stocks are shares of a business and will ultimately track their success long-term. But you don't have to be fully invested at all times. Invest in great companies, keep some bonds/cash on hand and if the markets depress, buy more.

With the right attitude, the stock market is there to serve you, not guide you.
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Old 09-24-2012, 02:19 AM
 
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I ask this because the stock market is close to record highs and we all know what that could mean.
The more important issue is that the whole financial system could be crashed by the elites at any time. If that happens, it won't matter where you have your money.
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Old 09-25-2012, 08:24 AM
 
Location: Out in the Badlands
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The more important issue is that the whole financial system could be crashed by the elites at any time. If that happens, it won't matter where you have your money.
Or You could hoard gold like the big boys. 10 Countries Hoarding Massive Amounts Of Gold - Business Insider
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Old 09-25-2012, 02:41 PM
 
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i dont think so , the fed has more or less wrote a blank cheque that should keep a floor under the market , todays sell off represents a buying opportunity IMO
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Old 09-25-2012, 02:48 PM
 
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todays sell off represents a buying opportunity IMO
I agree. There was a nice drop today. I bought some shares and plan to buy more for some swing trading and investing if the sell off continues.
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:01 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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I'm just not adding more to my positions. Just accumulating cash.
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:01 AM
 
Location: North of Canada, but not the Arctic
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On the one hand, the market is the highest it's been in the past 4 years. On the other hand, there is a lot of cash sitting in the sidelines waiting to be invested once the economy picks up.

Hard to tell what will happen. I'm staying invested in stocks, but I haven't bought any (outside 401k and IRA) in the past few years. So I am ready to buy more if the market crashes. So my answer is yes and no.
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