Archive for March, 2010

What are stocks? How do they work and how important are they in the stock market?

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Richard Na asked: 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? ...

What are good stocks to buy in the short term?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Hi asked: What are good stocks to buy in the short term? My econ class is playing a stock game but using the real stock markets. I have $100,000 to spend. I am hoping to find some stocks that are going up in the short term because school ends in two ...

How can I find an experienced stock investor that is willing to assist me in buying and selling good stocks?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Lovr asked: I currently have $50,000 and I want it to grow to $500,000 in a few years by aggressively buying and selling the right stocks. I'm willing to pay an experienced investor 25% of my profits. They must have a proven track record of accurately selecting the right stocks ...

What type of custodial investment account is the best for a dependent child?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Mike S asked: I am considering setting up a custodial stock account for my 2 year old. I'm seriously considering DRIP type investment. What type of account is most beneficial in terms of tax benefits, for both parents and children? Is it better to own a separate DRIP account until the child ...

Can i become an investment banker with an entrepreneurship major and computer science major?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Mark asked: I am planning on attending University of Indiana and i am wondering if i could become an investment banker if i majored in Entrepreneurship and Computer science (double major)? Also, IU has a great group called Investment Banking Network. Does anyone know if i could get ...

What stocks have you personally invested in recently and made profits?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Ryan Gee asked: What stocks have you personally invested in recently and made profits? How much of a percentage did you earn on these stocks?

What is the best investment opportunity with a high interest rate?

Monday, March 15th, 2010

caramelhoney20042000 asked: I am looking for an investment option that yields high interest and that is not required to be a long term commitment. I would like to start out investing $50 a month / 600 a year.

What investment vehicle out of spread betting or options trading are you more likely to win at?

Monday, March 15th, 2010

William M asked: I want to know in your opinion what investment vehicle am I most likely to win at out of options trading or spread betting, and which of them is most likely to make you a millionaire? Please help/advise. Thanks.

What is the best online trading stock site to buy penny stocks?

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Mike asked: I want to invest in penny stocks and mainstream stocks but some major online brokers dont offer penny stock trading. What do you use / think is the best?

What’s the difference between trading stocks and gambling?

Friday, March 12th, 2010

WithTheLightsOut asked: I know some people are good at stocks but the fact is that it's never guaranteed anything. Even the best can lose. So what I want to know is, how is this any different from gambling, besides the name. The principle is the same thing. My friend knew ...