Archive for March, 2008

Why is it better to own lots of diversified stocks over a specific set of target stocks?

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

KnottedBrain asked: Alot of people say that you should have a diversified portfolio. Why can't I just choose the stocks which I feel have potential for growth? That might narrow my choices to a few sectors, though. If I buy too many stocks, my gains will be lost by too ...

How to tell difference between inletted and semi inletted stocks?

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

zmneuro asked: I acquired several sporter stocks for large ring Mauser from gunsmith's estate. Some are finished, most are not. Want to keep few of them to restock my guns and sell the rest. I want to give accurate description. How can I tell if the stock is fully or ...

What do you think about investing in stocks as a beginner?

Monday, March 10th, 2008

Michelle M asked: I think the stock market can be a smart thing to experiment in even without much experience, in contrast to most advice given. My reasoning is that you can "practice" picking stocks for a very small amount of money- even under $100. You can buy ...

Stocks?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

FeEdMeJuNkFoOd asked: I have 2 questions: 1. what is the difference between common stocks and preferred stocks? 2. If you were to start a business of your own, would you organize it as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, or a nonprofit organization and why?

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

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

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?

How do you sell stocks on the stock market?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Roc18 asked: If you want to sell a stock on the market do you have to set an ask price and have someones bid price match your ask price in order for it to sell or is there a way for you to sell the stock at anytime incase you ...

What stocks currently have good profits on a weekly basis?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Ash asked: I am playing a stock market game at school and I would like to know some stocks that will make me good profits in a short period of time. I have about six weeks left and $100,000 of pretend money. So far I bought BIDU and ...

The story on cheap stocks-Is there money to be made? How much does one need to know?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

natan asked: I am thinking about buying up some cheap stocks-like in the $2-20 ea bracket. Has anyone that is "new" to stocks and the market made any money this way? How much of a time investment would it be to learn the ins and outs and keep an eye ...

New to stocks, how where and why should i start? What are the risks?

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Kouseki asked: Hello everyone! Im interested in learning more about stocks and investing. What are the risks ? Can i ever owe money? If I buy stocks for a certain amount and they reduce in value, they don't go into the negative amounts correct? Thanks for any help!

What happens to the stocks I own if the broker closes?

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Dave asked: With the way things are sounding across various stock broker services, I am loosing confidence in my broker. I have several stocks with a particular broker. I f they close down what happens to the stocks I own? How do I regain or at least get to those ...