Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Investing in the market Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Hi Carie Posted at 10:04 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 I recently started investing in the market and I want to make sure I dont over invest. any tips?

Replies osmoticdespair Posted at 6:37 am on Oct. 16, 2008 Invest for the longterm. Invest in companies who you know are sound and like what they are doing rather than companies which seem to be likely to do well on the stockmarket specifically. Hi Carie Posted at 10:47 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Quote: from shadowpool at 12:29 am on Oct. 16, 2008 If you can't afford to lose all the money you invest, it's probably not a good idea to invest it.  Also, things are so volatile and uncertain lately, we have to really resist panic and emotions. There's lots of money to be made (and lost) off these huge movements on the markets.   I don't have confidence in any stocks right now.  The way things are going, anything can go to 0 tomorrow.  "Too big to fail" doesn't seem to apply these days.  The best I can do is look at the bigger trends.  My plan is to buy put options on the expensive clothing stores and expensive restaurant chains which are sure to lose value in the coming months as people feel the squeeze. There's no where to go but down for these companies. So which market are you investing in? Stocks? Options? Mutual fund? I opened a mutual fund account about 6 months ago. and I have recently done a bit of minor minor teensy investing in stocks..but I am thinking about doing a bit more. Not sure though. it seems like such a gamble. shadowpool Posted at 10:29 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 If you can't afford to lose all the money you invest, it's probably not a good idea to invest it. Also, things are so volatile and uncertain lately, we have to really resist panic and emotions.  There's lots of money to be made (and lost) off these huge movements on the markets. I don't have confidence in any stocks right now. The way things are going, anything can go to 0 tomorrow. "Too big to fail" doesn't seem to apply these days. The best I can do is look at the bigger trends. My plan is to buy put options on the expensive clothing stores and expensive restaurant chains which are sure to lose value in the coming months as people feel the squeeze.  There's no where to go but down for these companies. So which market are you investing in?  Stocks?  Options?  Mutual fund? CarolineLouise Posted at 10:09 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Quote: from reev at 12:05 am on Oct. 16, 2008 lolbyebye$$$$ Mmhmm HuffleHaire Posted at 10:08 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 Keep your monyes. Joep0113 Posted at 10:06 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 meh i bought 100 shares of GM when it was at $4.19 per. If it gets back up to its regular price of $48-$49 ill get like $4800 back. Just don't go crazy and invest in stock that might go under. GM's to big for the US Gov to let go under...i hope :P This is a really good time to buy stock though... reev Posted at 10:05 pm on Oct. 15, 2008 lolbyebye$$$$ All 7 previous replies displayed.