helpaneed
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Depending upon your risk appetite and time horizon for investment, you may invest a certain portion of your total investment portfolio in the stock market - selecting scrips carefully. You must differentiate between investment and speculation, while in stock market. Have clear profit targets - stop losses and encash your investments accordingly. Don't try to time the market. Start with small amounts and increase progressively - realising profits simultaneously. |
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KKP_Investor
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No question about it. Now that you said fiance, that tells me that you are young. That means you have many years ahead of you.
That means you can get into good qualify stocks or mutual funds, and leave it invested.
Good luck.
KKP |
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sushobhan
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only invest extra money... like one u get when u get a onus at work. never invest all ur savings. |
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franksprung
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The stock market is a great place to make money. if you are smart about it and do some reading Like Investing for Dummies and 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success.The ones that loose money are in High risk area of the stocks Like P/E OVER 80, price to book over 5.Or they just use margin accounts and make bad calls with options if he sticks to just stocks and reads he will do fine. |
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bob shark
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The Devil is in the details...this is a famous saying.
It is wise to invest in the stock market, BUT how you invest is important. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR MONEY
By buying stock based on tips
by buying OTC stocks from the pink sheets
by buying the stocks you read stories about in the papers.
By buying penny stocks
by buying non producing resource stocks
by day trading
by getting involved in Forex or futures market
By investing in something beyond your risk tolerence.
by, not being diversified (all you eggs in one basket)
You are wise to invest for the first time, A no load, Balanced Mutual fund (usually from a bank)...This fund is a diversified basket of stocks, bonds and money market instruments, it is low on the risk scale of investments, and low in volitility.
you should start with $1,000 and add to it as often as you can, It will probably bring you 8% per year over the long term, some years better, some years less, plan to keep it for long term.
in the meantime either learn about, markets, types of investments along with their risks, learn economics, Macro/micro) how world events affect markets etc etc...or get a financial advisor to help you when you have more investable money. |
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kusum l
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If you dont know how to play in stck market
dont take risk its better to invest in mutual fund
were at least you will not be bankrupt |
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sweety
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stock market is pure and puire speculatie in nature, instead you can go for mutual funds or, ulip they are also good investment options. |
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msjaya pandian
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invest 25% in property
25% in mutual fund
25% in fixed deposit
25% in shares
be happy |
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mona
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If Investments are made wise, nothing to bother more. Best option is tell your fiance to invest not only shares but put some amount in mutual funds, lic policies etc. such that risk factor would be very less. |
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Frank Castle
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Yes.
Do you really think Wal-Mart is going to close their stores in the future?
Do you really think Citibank is going to close their banks in the future?
Do you really think people are going to stop smoking (Altria) or Gambling (Las Vegas Sands) or eating hamburgers?(McDonald's)
You will die and your chilren will die and your grandchildren will die and those companies will STILL BE HERE. |
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Anuj Paul Gosain -- India
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Well, if your fiance is intelligent enough to chose the right scrips and the right time to invest then you dont need to worry about anything. but it will be a good idea to diversify his investments in at least 4-6 scrips and also invest at least 25-30% in bank deposits or mutual funds. this will prevent your fiance from the remote chances of becoming bankrupt.
ya u are right, it can give tensions, though not unnecessary. its your money and you have to be concerned about it. i suggest, he should start with mutual funds, then after one year or so, he can start investing in stock market. |
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BOOTS!
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I think its a good investment. You never know with the stock market, but if you have some money to gamble for a few years than I say go for it! |
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Jin
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It is wise to Invest in Stock Market...
But have to be very carefull in choosing a stock to invest and to take decision...
or else.. ask him to invest in Mutual Funds.. Decent return with Minimised Risk !!!..
All the Best !!! |
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Janarthanan V
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It is not a wrong decision. Partially you can Invest (say 10% of your investings) in good companies are well worthfull.
But, the investment should be for long term. |
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Barinder S
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if the rates are likely to rise in the future. |
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Raghav
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Yes provided you are a patient and long term investor. The way to start is to go for SIP of mutual funds. You need spend lot of time and energy to track the stock market on a daily basis. |
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xxsanxx
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---very wise but ask him to make a buffer say not more than 25% of his surplus money keep increasing the buffer percentage wise if you earn from the s. market but do not increase the buffer if you loose from the market grow slowly and steadily this way im sure he'll start milking the money--- |
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bestbuy1002003
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it depends. If stocks have bottomed out and interests rates start lowering downward,then I'd say yes. If I were U though,go for mutual funds because they spread the risk across companies and there's someone else taking care of your money as well.Also make sure it's in strong stable sectors of the economy like consumer non-durables(things like Coca-Cola,pet food,ect).That to me is the best way to save,even more than Cd's or Bonds because interest rates go upward,the actual bond loses value,so that's why interests rates R usually so high because it's the people who don't have to work usually R the ones who buy bonds,not average joes or joans like us who have to work for a living. Still despite that, go for stocks because they usually outrun inflation even more than bonds. Good luck and hope for the best. |
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arpita
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If u are scared of investing in stock market, do not invest without some basic knowledge of the market. For persons like u there is a method of investing in the stock market indirectly through Mutual Fund Schemes. The returns in Indian M.F.s are good at present.
Of course some knowhow is required to identify the better schemes. You may visit www.valueresearchonline.com and www.easy mf.com to track best schemes. I am benefitted by investing in M.F schemes which are 5 star rated by valueresearch. Mutual Fund Insight, the monthly magzine gives more information on the Indian Mutual Funds. Please try it. |
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marcomatias0223
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It depends on what stocks to invest... i know one good investments similar to stocks but much easier and you can watch it live thru internet... if you're interested i could send you an email regarding this matter... |
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Rajesh Mishra
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You can choose stock which you want to purchase in stock market. |
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Jelly Roll Capital CFA
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If you have more than 20 years to retirement, absolutely. Not once over 20 years did risk-free securities (Treasuries) outperform a broad market stock index. Basically, if you are willing to be patient, you will be rewarded.
I don't know how investing in the market could make you go bankrupt unless you are using margin or options. If you invest in a basic, diversified ETF you should be fine. If you want to learn a little about the benefits of ETFs and how you can use them in your portfolio, there is a short article at http://www.valuestockreports.com/021907.htm
Hope this helps. |
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