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Izzie | I need help with International Investing.? |
I have questions about it.
1.) How can I begin investing?
2.) Do I need help from someone or can I just buy stocks directly?
3.)What is the rate of return on this investment?
4.) What is the best age to begin investing in this investment?
5.) Is this a long term investment or a short term one?
6.) What is the minumum and maximum amount of money that should be invested?
7.) Overall is it a good way to invest money?
If you can answer these it would be really helpful.
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Also what are some of the risks involved in international investing and what types of things can I invest in? |
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Gregory D
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1 - Many online brokers now have options to buy international stocks. Check out TDAmeritrade and companies like that.
2 - If you go through an online broker you will probably get 'X' amount of free trades but will need to hold on to the stock for 90 days or so to avoid fees.
3 - Rate of return all depends - lately it has been very good with the declining US dollar and strong markets in Latin America and many emerging markets. One of my mutual funds was up about 63% from a year ago.
4 - As soon as you can afford it and able to handle the risk tolerance. You do not want to invest your last penny or if you may need the money if you lose a job or have to move.
5 - Depends on your investments goals - are you investing for retirement, college, kids . . .
6 - Whatever you can tolerate and afford - most mutual funds and online brokers have minimums of $2500 US
7 - Certainly - any form of investing is generally better than letting it sit in a bank - unless you end up with an Enron or WorldCom. Just keep it diversified - that is the key, spread the money out.
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personalfinancedaily
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1) Save enough money to open an intl based mutual fund, or individual stocks. Approx $2,000 on avg to open a mutual fund, or $10,000 minimum to make it worth your while trading individual stocks.
2)You can open a trading account online at Scottrade.com or Etrade.com (age and min balance requirements may apply)
3) You can request a prospectus from each company who's stock you intend to buy. This will give you a performance history of the stock although prior earnings does not guarantee future results.
4) Parents/Grandparents can buy shares for their kids at an early age but the person should be old enough to understand the value of money and a basic understanding of what a stock is and how it works.
5) Stocks and or mutual funds can be a short or long term investment based on your trading style, frequency, and near/long term goals for that money
6) Minimums to open a mutual fund around $2,000. I wouldn't recommend trading individual stocks with less than $10,000 unless you plan to buy and hold for the long term.
7) Investing money in the market (stock market) has outperformed every other type of investment vehicle over the long term average. It's a great investment and stock index funds might be the best route to begin until you gain a basic understanding and aquire enough funds to trade individual stocks on a regular basis. |
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kunjunnykaravoor
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please specify the country in whcih u are proposed for investing
for india the FDI policy is available in the following site
dipp.nic.in |
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Egwu
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Ans:
1. To begin investing start by asking the key questions, "what", "where" and "how". You need to answer these three questions nearly simulateneously, and your answers may change with time. Are you investing in the new "African cubs" or are you thinking of South America. You need to know the rules.
2. If you are investing in the emerging economies, you sure would need help. Local knowledge is invaluable. It is not advisable to just buy stocks directly. You need to know if what you are buying is tradeable. Are there any rules for on restriction of transfers of income upon heir realisation. What are the taxes.
3. Excpectedly more risky, and better returns. returns in excess of 35% and higher are not uncommon. But as you know well, risk is always the companion of reward.
4. As for every investment, as soon as you can get your hands on your own money. If you are still young, now is the time.
5. Depends on where and what you are looking at investing in. Are you looking at commodity futures, government bonds or are you looking at bluechip stocks.
6. Increase as you have more knowledge and confidence. But in all cases "softly softly".
7. Investing internationally may the only option left now outside South East Asia and the Americas, since the markets and the opportunities and the returns have slimmed out over the years. |
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Common Sense
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Great questions.... but no one can give them full justice in this forum.
The younger you are... the better it is to start investing!
Reading will be your best first shot of understanding what's important in investing. Starting with Mutual Funds (with a good asset allocation, developed by you for you) is the best way to start.
But.................... read a few books first.
Start with;
Mutual Funds for Dummies
Investing For Dummies
Retirement Investing For Dummies
After these find a couple of books in addition that go deeper into what interests you.
Don't take investment "tips" from anyone (friends, neighbors, Media stars (TV, Radio etc.).
Don't invest in penny stocks for at least 5 years. Don't look for "home runs". Don't chase performance! Always have an exit plan before you invest in anything! Know the risk! |
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Cliff
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what international investment are you looking at? There isn't just One...
I would do tons of research on which ever you are looking at. Compare the ups and downs. Especially look at the times when the market was rough like 2001/2002 etc. |
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repoclosing
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After you have invested in clothes and an education you will need tools and transportation and then a place to live. After that the amount you can invest is important because stocks require a fee to make a move to buy or sell. Real estate requires upkeep money and sales expenses to make a change. You are investing your time right now . You can see some returns are better for you. Make a list and start slowly but keep the record or remember it all. |
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