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chanteuse87 | How to start investing...? |
I want to buy stock in Johnson & Johnson because I truly believe they are a stable company and still growing.. Do you think this is a good idea? How much should I buy to start? What advice do you have for me as a first time invester? |
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Marianne T
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It is not a good idea. While Johnson & Johnson is a fine company, a first time investor should be buying a good quality mutual fund instead. Go to Fidelity, Vanguard, or Tiaa Cref. You can get started online and add to your mutual fund every month. A mutual fund is like a basket of companies. If one company does poorly, others will do great so your money is less at risk. Check them out online today. |
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sandman
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vagabond79
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There are a lot more criteria you should consider when buying stock. Being a stable and growing company may be a good start but you need to learn to read and understand the financial statements and perform some sort of intrinsic share valuation, among other things before you decide to purchase a stock.
Purchasing a no load (no fee) mutual fund with a fund manager who has a solid track record is a good way for a beginner to start out. They usually require a few thousand dollars to open an account and you can contribute additional funds monthly if you'd like. |
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I think JNJ is probably a good long-term investment. They are paying a 2.3% dividend, are not overly expensive at the moment and diversified health care companies tend to perform better in weak markets than others (if you believe the market won't keep going up forever). I wouldn't buy all your shares in one big chunk, though. Set up an account at TDAmeritrade or Scottrade and split the amount of money you plan on investing in JNJ in thirds and buy 33% now, 33% in 2 months and the last piece 2 months after that. That way, you can average the cost of your investment down and buy more when the price is low and less when it is higher. Good luck! |
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JNJ is a good company. They're diversified, have solid earnings, plus they pay a nice little dividend. Also, they should hold up better than most in a down market. Buy as much as you feel comfortable with.
Full disclosure- I owned JNJ for 8 years. I recently sold it, to take on more risk, and hopefully higher returns. |
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Frank Castle
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1) Open a brokerage account at Zecco.
2) Yes.
3) At least one share each week.
4) Don't invest all your money in J&J.
Pfizer makes more money. |
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