Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not considered true Christians based on their beliefs about Jesus and God. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was created and not God himself, contradicting the Bible which says Jesus is God manifested in the flesh. Mormons believe humans can become gods like Jesus, but the Bible says there is only one God and nothing created can become God. Key verses used by JWs to argue Jesus is not God are taken out of context and contradicted by other verses, showing Jesus as the creator and sustainer of all things, proving his divinity.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours go from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ECNs may have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The real stock market is different than stock market games because games may have delayed pricing that allows players to make trades based on future stock prices, which is not possible in the actual market.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed after the market closes to indicate whether the market will open higher or lower the next day. Specifically, it notes that an S&P futures price that is -4.40 and Nasdaq futures at -7.00 indicates that those indexes are expected to open down by those amounts based on after-hours trading activity.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. It explains that even when the stock market is closed, futures contracts can be traded, and the price of these futures provides an indication of whether the market will open higher or lower the next day based on the number of buy and sell orders placed. Specifically, it notes that an S&P 500 futures price that is 4.40 points lower and a Nasdaq futures price 7 points lower than fair value suggests the indexes will open down based on after-hours selling reflected in those futures prices.
Your Questions About Is It Easy To Make Money In The Stock Marketstevewinston68
You put money in a bank for safekeeping and to make using your money easier through checking accounts. However, banks are now allowed to take customer funds and invest them in the stock market, which some see as "gambling". While it is possible to double an investment in a month by investing in the right stock, accurately predicting stock price movements is very difficult. Day trading options can also provide large profits but involves significant risk, as options values can change rapidly. Making a living through short-term trading requires skills that usually take years of experience to develop proficiently.
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The stock market does experience time decay over weekends and holidays when it is closed. The amount of time decay depends on how close the expiration date is and how close the stock price is to the strike price. The Greek letter theta represents the daily time decay for an option.
While Black Friday sales have little direct impact on the stock market, retail sales numbers in the last two months of the year can influence market movement up or down based on signs of consumer confidence.
Veterans Day was previously recognized as a stock market holiday but is no longer observed. The governing body that decides stock market holidays has chosen to recognize some holidays like Presidents' Day and MLK Day over Veterans Day, though the reasoning for
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount of decay depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself. Strong sales can boost markets.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it. The decision on which holidays to close for comes from the governing body.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market for weekends and holidays like many other countries.
- The US stock market will be closed on December 24
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market around 2-3 times per month.
- The US stock market will be closed on Christmas Eve but open on New Year's Eve and January 3rd this year. The Australian market will be closed for Easter Monday
Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons are not considered true Christians based on their beliefs about Jesus and God. Jehovah's Witnesses believe Jesus was created and not God himself, contradicting the Bible which says Jesus is God manifested in the flesh. Mormons believe humans can become gods like Jesus, but the Bible says there is only one God and nothing created can become God. Key verses used by JWs to argue Jesus is not God are taken out of context and contradicted by other verses, showing Jesus as the creator and sustainer of all things, proving his divinity.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours go from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. ECNs may have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The real stock market is different than stock market games because games may have delayed pricing that allows players to make trades based on future stock prices, which is not possible in the actual market.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed after the market closes to indicate whether the market will open higher or lower the next day. Specifically, it notes that an S&P futures price that is -4.40 and Nasdaq futures at -7.00 indicates that those indexes are expected to open down by those amounts based on after-hours trading activity.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. It explains that even when the stock market is closed, futures contracts can be traded, and the price of these futures provides an indication of whether the market will open higher or lower the next day based on the number of buy and sell orders placed. Specifically, it notes that an S&P 500 futures price that is 4.40 points lower and a Nasdaq futures price 7 points lower than fair value suggests the indexes will open down based on after-hours selling reflected in those futures prices.
Your Questions About Is It Easy To Make Money In The Stock Marketstevewinston68
You put money in a bank for safekeeping and to make using your money easier through checking accounts. However, banks are now allowed to take customer funds and invest them in the stock market, which some see as "gambling". While it is possible to double an investment in a month by investing in the right stock, accurately predicting stock price movements is very difficult. Day trading options can also provide large profits but involves significant risk, as options values can change rapidly. Making a living through short-term trading requires skills that usually take years of experience to develop proficiently.
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The stock market does experience time decay over weekends and holidays when it is closed. The amount of time decay depends on how close the expiration date is and how close the stock price is to the strike price. The Greek letter theta represents the daily time decay for an option.
While Black Friday sales have little direct impact on the stock market, retail sales numbers in the last two months of the year can influence market movement up or down based on signs of consumer confidence.
Veterans Day was previously recognized as a stock market holiday but is no longer observed. The governing body that decides stock market holidays has chosen to recognize some holidays like Presidents' Day and MLK Day over Veterans Day, though the reasoning for
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount of decay depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself. Strong sales can boost markets.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it. The decision on which holidays to close for comes from the governing body.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market for weekends and holidays like many other countries.
- The US stock market will be closed on December 24
Your Questions About Stock Market Holidaysstevewinston68
The document discusses various questions about stock market holidays. It provides the following key information:
- Options can experience time decay over weekends and holidays when markets are closed, though the amount depends on factors like time until expiration.
- Retail sales numbers around holidays like Black Friday may impact markets more than the day itself.
- The US stock market recognizes some federal holidays but not Veterans Day, though it once closed for it.
- Japan has numerous national holidays, closing their stock market around 2-3 times per month.
- The US stock market will be closed on Christmas Eve but open on New Year's Eve and January 3rd this year. The Australian market will be closed for Easter Monday
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in class is not entirely realistic as students are able to make trading decisions based on stock prices from 10 minutes in the future, which is not possible in the actual market.
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in economics class is not entirely realistic as it allows purchasing stocks based on prices from 10 minutes in the future, eliminating the risk of adverse price movements.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur in pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than real trading because it has a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make trades based on future price information.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than the real stock market in part because trades in the game have a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make decisions based on future prices.
The document discusses questions and answers related to pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It explains that Nasdaq pre-market hours are from 8:00AM to 9:30AM ET and after-hours are from 4:00PM to 6:30PM ET. Day trades that occur during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Liquidity is also very thin during pre-market and after-hours.
This document contains questions and answers about pre-market and after-hours trading on NASDAQ. Pre-market hours are from 8:00-9:30 AM and after-hours are from 4:00-6:30 PM. Trades made during these times are counted for the following trading day. Day traders must be careful, as trades in pre-market and after-hours could count towards pattern day trading limits. Liquidity is also very thin during these times. ECNs have longer hours than exchanges, typically starting at 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. Futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price of these indexes. Before the markets open each day, futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to be up or down based on after-hours trading activity. Various sources of free information on futures prices and charts are provided to help understand how futures work and where they can be viewed.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of assets like stocks indices. The document discusses questions asked by various individuals about stock index futures, including how they are priced when the markets are closed, what statistics are used to determine their value, and where to find quotes for Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures. It also provides definitions and examples to explain futures contracts, index futures, and how they differ from stocks.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1999 onwards. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, stock capitalization, revenue, and operating income.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average going back to 1999. It also explains what it means for a company to be removed from the Nasdaq index and whether the responder thinks the Nasdaq will break through its lows from the 2002 bear market.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures prices are set based on orders placed when the market is closed to buy or sell stocks the next day. If there are more sell orders, futures prices will be down, and if there are more buy orders, futures prices will be up. It also discusses how futures prices reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes may open that day.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed when the market is closed, with more sell orders leading to lower futures prices and more buy orders leading to higher prices. It also notes that futures reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes will open, with specific examples of S&P 500 futures predicting an open 4.4 points lower and Nasdaq futures 7 points lower based on after-hours trading.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and form between partially charged atoms or molecules. To count pi bonds on ring structures, consider the number of double and triple bonds present. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is: 1) hydrophobic interactions, 2) hydrogen bonds, 3) ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds requiring a reducing agent to break due to their covalent nature.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts dating back to 1999. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, revenue, or market capitalization.
The document discusses questions about tracking and trading the Nasdaq and Dow Jones indexes. It explains that the QQQQ option tracks Nasdaq index movement and DIA tracks the Dow. It also notes that exchange traded funds like QQQQ, SPY, and DIA can be bought and traded like company shares to gain exposure to indexes. Specific Nasdaq index values from February 13, 2009 are also provided.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures contracts allow people to bet on the future price of these indexes. Each day, the futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to open higher or lower based on orders placed overnight. The document also answers questions about where to find futures price quotes and charts, how futures contracts work, and the difference between futures and the underlying indexes.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of an asset. Index futures specifically track the price of a stock market index. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all have futures contracts that trade after the regular stock market closes and provide indications of where those indexes may open the next day. These futures prices are determined by orders to buy and sell index components that are placed when the market is closed but will be executed at the next opening.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market trading (8:00AM-9:30AM) and after-hours trading (4:00PM-6:30PM). It also notes that liquidity is lower during these times and that most trading is done on the most liquid stocks. Day trades are counted the same during pre-market and after-hours trading. Electronic Communication Networks may not operate 24/7 and also have set pre-market and after-hours windows.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker intermolecular forces between partially charged atoms or molecules, while covalent bonds are stronger intramolecular bonds involving shared valence electrons between atoms. To count pi bonds in ring structures, consider single, double, and triple bonds according to valence bond theory. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is hydrophobic interactions, then hydrogen bonds, then ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds not breaking via heat denaturation. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are weaker than the covalent bonds within molecules and can be broken by heating without breaking covalent bonds. Common biological bonds include covalent, hydrogen, and van der Waals bonds as well as peptide bonds.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market and post-market trading, whether trades in these times count as day trades, and liquidity in the extended trading periods. The questions and answers provide information for individual and institutional investors about trading outside of regular market hours on Nasdaq.
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in class is not entirely realistic as students are able to make trading decisions based on stock prices from 10 minutes in the future, which is not possible in the actual market.
Pre-market and after-hours trading hours on Nasdaq are from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time respectively. Day trades made during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Real-time stock prices can vary between different trading platforms during after-hours due to differences in liquidity and data sources. The stock market game played in economics class is not entirely realistic as it allows purchasing stocks based on prices from 10 minutes in the future, eliminating the risk of adverse price movements.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur in pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than real trading because it has a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make trades based on future price information.
Pre-market trading hours on NASDAQ start at 8:00 AM and end at 9:30 AM. After-hours trading hours are from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Liquidity is usually thin during these times and limited to the most liquid stocks and ETFs. ECNs have longer trading hours starting as early as 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM but are not open 24/7. Day trades that occur during pre-market or after-hours hours still count toward the pattern day trading rules. The stock market game is different than the real stock market in part because trades in the game have a 10 minute delay, allowing players to make decisions based on future prices.
The document discusses questions and answers related to pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It explains that Nasdaq pre-market hours are from 8:00AM to 9:30AM ET and after-hours are from 4:00PM to 6:30PM ET. Day trades that occur during these periods still count toward the pattern day trading rules. Liquidity is also very thin during pre-market and after-hours.
This document contains questions and answers about pre-market and after-hours trading on NASDAQ. Pre-market hours are from 8:00-9:30 AM and after-hours are from 4:00-6:30 PM. Trades made during these times are counted for the following trading day. Day traders must be careful, as trades in pre-market and after-hours could count towards pattern day trading limits. Liquidity is also very thin during these times. ECNs have longer hours than exchanges, typically starting at 4:15 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. Futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the future price of these indexes. Before the markets open each day, futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to be up or down based on after-hours trading activity. Various sources of free information on futures prices and charts are provided to help understand how futures work and where they can be viewed.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of assets like stocks indices. The document discusses questions asked by various individuals about stock index futures, including how they are priced when the markets are closed, what statistics are used to determine their value, and where to find quotes for Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq futures. It also provides definitions and examples to explain futures contracts, index futures, and how they differ from stocks.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average from 1999 onwards. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, stock capitalization, revenue, and operating income.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts for the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average going back to 1999. It also explains what it means for a company to be removed from the Nasdaq index and whether the responder thinks the Nasdaq will break through its lows from the 2002 bear market.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures prices are set based on orders placed when the market is closed to buy or sell stocks the next day. If there are more sell orders, futures prices will be down, and if there are more buy orders, futures prices will be up. It also discusses how futures prices reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes may open that day.
The document discusses futures contracts for stocks and indexes and how they affect the market. It explains that futures prices are set based on buy and sell orders placed when the market is closed, with more sell orders leading to lower futures prices and more buy orders leading to higher prices. It also notes that futures reported in the morning give an indication of how the indexes will open, with specific examples of S&P 500 futures predicting an open 4.4 points lower and Nasdaq futures 7 points lower based on after-hours trading.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker than covalent bonds and form between partially charged atoms or molecules. To count pi bonds on ring structures, consider the number of double and triple bonds present. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is: 1) hydrophobic interactions, 2) hydrogen bonds, 3) ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds requiring a reducing agent to break due to their covalent nature.
The document discusses questions and answers about the Nasdaq index. It provides historical Nasdaq index values from specific dates in 2009 and links to find historical index data and charts dating back to 1999. It also explains that a company is removed from the Nasdaq index if it no longer meets the listing requirements for factors like earnings, revenue, or market capitalization.
The document discusses questions about tracking and trading the Nasdaq and Dow Jones indexes. It explains that the QQQQ option tracks Nasdaq index movement and DIA tracks the Dow. It also notes that exchange traded funds like QQQQ, SPY, and DIA can be bought and traded like company shares to gain exposure to indexes. Specific Nasdaq index values from February 13, 2009 are also provided.
The document discusses futures contracts for indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. It explains that futures contracts allow people to bet on the future price of these indexes. Each day, the futures prices provide an indication of whether the indexes are expected to open higher or lower based on orders placed overnight. The document also answers questions about where to find futures price quotes and charts, how futures contracts work, and the difference between futures and the underlying indexes.
Futures contracts allow investors to speculate on or hedge against the future price of an asset. Index futures specifically track the price of a stock market index. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all have futures contracts that trade after the regular stock market closes and provide indications of where those indexes may open the next day. These futures prices are determined by orders to buy and sell index components that are placed when the market is closed but will be executed at the next opening.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market trading (8:00AM-9:30AM) and after-hours trading (4:00PM-6:30PM). It also notes that liquidity is lower during these times and that most trading is done on the most liquid stocks. Day trades are counted the same during pre-market and after-hours trading. Electronic Communication Networks may not operate 24/7 and also have set pre-market and after-hours windows.
Hydrogen bonds are weaker intermolecular forces between partially charged atoms or molecules, while covalent bonds are stronger intramolecular bonds involving shared valence electrons between atoms. To count pi bonds in ring structures, consider single, double, and triple bonds according to valence bond theory. The order in which bonds break during enzyme denaturation is hydrophobic interactions, then hydrogen bonds, then ionic bonds, with disulfide bonds not breaking via heat denaturation. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules are weaker than the covalent bonds within molecules and can be broken by heating without breaking covalent bonds. Common biological bonds include covalent, hydrogen, and van der Waals bonds as well as peptide bonds.
The document discusses pre-market and after-hours trading on Nasdaq. It answers questions about the hours for pre-market and post-market trading, whether trades in these times count as day trades, and liquidity in the extended trading periods. The questions and answers provide information for individual and institutional investors about trading outside of regular market hours on Nasdaq.
1. Your Questions About Stocks
Paul asks…
STOCKS?????????????????
How do you invest? What is the best website? what are stocks all about? how do you make
money from them?
Steve Winston answers:
As the answer below states, you should start at investopedia.com. They are a very good
resource for starting out. If you have cable TV in the United States (or elsewhere), you should
find CNBC on cable TV. They have a major US cable station and CNBC worldwide, that follows
stock markets in Asia, Europe and the United States. You can also follow them on their website
for all kinds of financial and political news that affects the financial markets.
I have also included a few more, marketwatch and smart money.
Http://www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/
http://www.investopedia.com/university/stocks/
http://www.cnbc.com/
http://www.marketwatch.com/
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2. http://www.smartmoney.com/
The next thing you will need is to find yourself an online broker. Smartmoney magazine runs a
survey every year and below is their results for 2009.
Http://www.smartmoney.com/investing/stocks/smartmoney-2009-broker-survey/?page=8
Good luck in your investing! I'm not sure that my answer is the answer you were looking for, but
investing in stocks is something you will have to read about online. All of the websites I have
listed have tutorials and very good information to help you get started.
Happy investing!
Linda asks…
What are stocks? How do they work and how important are they in
the stock market?
I'm 16 and I'm just curious about stocks. I've been hearing them a lot these days, and I know
that they play important roles in the economy. However, I've never gotten to know a solid,
concise description of stocks, and how they work. Why invest in stocks? How do stocks fall?
Are the amount of stocks owned by businesses proportional to their size?
Thank you.
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3. Steve Winston answers:
If you're a rookie in investing or stocks, go to
www.finance.yahoo.com.
Open up a portfolio without using real money. You can give yourself as much or as little money
to try out the market. The stocks you want to focus on is consumer staples, consumer
discretionary, and healthcare. These are DEFENSIVE stocks that will survive through good and
bad times. Most of my positions are in these stocks. Some names include 3M, Procter &
Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Exxon Mobil, Walmart, Costco. Everybody's got to eat and wipe their
butts regardless of the state of economy. Many of these companies survived through the Great
Depression.
That's the benefits. You can sleep at night knowing your money is doing well. There are NO
guarantees that you won't lose money. It's just that these stocks are the best. They pay good
dividends too.
Then once you're comfortable and test the waters of the market, you can finally put some real
money in. Go to Scottrade.com. They're excellent for beginners.
If you're new to stocks, DON'T DAY TRADE. You'll a rookie in a world of professionals. I tried
day-trading with Citigroup and AIG when they were a little bit over $1. I had some luck at first,
making about $30 a day but I was way over my head. My luck didn't last long and I had to
rethink my strategy.
Day trading involves A LOT of commissions to the broker. With all the commissions deducted
from each trade, you'll be lucky if you only lose half your money.
I would just day trade using Yahoo! Finance. Open a stimulation account, give yourself $100
worth of fake money and play it in the stimulation format. You'll see what I mean by losing
money every easily.
Good luck.
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4. Donald asks…
What stocks will be a wise investment to hold long term?
I am sick and tired of seeing my stock portfolio sometimes decreasing a few thousand dollars in
one day. I am always looking for new stock investments. Which large corporate stocks are still
available that have always made a profit and still have profit growth, have a low PE ratio, pay a
dividend that will not be cut, have little or no debt on their balance sheet, and will be safe in this
bad economy that we are facing. Provide the ticker symbols of these stocks and the reasons
why the stock of these companies should be purchased.
Steve Winston answers:
You're looking for a lot of things that others are looking for, however, there is very little out there
that meets your requests. Of anything, I would suggest companies like Johnson & Johnson
(JNJ), Altria (MO), Walmart (WMT) and Procter & Gamble (PG). I would avoid the
pharmaceuticals despite their high yields and relative stability as there is question regarding the
drug policy of Obama, who will likely push generics. Therefore, you are stuck looking for
companies in the consumer staples arena for the most part, and then very select companies
outside that arena that will do well in either a strong or weak economy. However, for the
long-term, I would definitely encourage people to invest in commodity-related industries (such
as oil, metals, fertilizer, etc.), as they have fallen off a cliff because of our deflationary
environment. However, with the substantial monetary stimulus that the government has been
injecting into the financial sector, our country will emerge from this in a much weaker financial
state than the likes of China (using a fiscal stimulus versus a monetary stimulus) or Japan (has
a strong budget surplus, just lent the IMF $100 billion). Therefore, I expect inflation to take a toll
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5. on the economy going forward, which may prolong this recession, as it will likely begin its
rampage once the economy begins to recover, and will likely exceed the levels we saw earlier
this year (oil at $140+). In regards to timing, I can't help but continue to be bearish on the
broader markets. The markets broke my previous expectations of S&P 500 to the 800 level, and
I have revised my expectations to S&P 500 to the 575 level. I have done so as the market just
broke a long-term support line (from the 2002 market bottom) today, and broke a bearish
descending triangle pattern yesterday, which was confirmed today by a failed retest of the
previous support line. Therefore, if you do enter any of these companies, do so only with the
long-term in mind, and create a dollar-cost averaging strategy to build your position and strictly
adhere to it. At some point, there will be a recovery in the markets, but there is little fundamental
or technical reason to consider entering the market aggressively now. Just my opinion, I hope it
helps.
Best of luck!
George asks…
What stocks should i invest in for a stock simulation game that
uses real stocks?
My school is doing a stock simulation, the stocks are real and my group wants to win. Any
suggestions?
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6. Steve Winston answers:
Apple!
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