Investing Advice...

[EvoSumer]

Hi there,

This is one of my first post's on here as a community member (although, a long time lurker!) I am young, and I suppose you could call me an entrepreneur, so I fit fit this unique online demographic well!

Anyways, over the past few months I have been pretty fascinated by the prospect of investing in Green Technology and energy, I have started to save some money from a part time job, and in the following year am looking to invest in a company involved in Hydrogen Fuel Cells/ alternate green energy, basically trying to pick out the next big thing!
Does anyone have any tips on where I can look to find such companies, with long term prospects!?!
I live in Britain, but I understand most here are from across the pond, so I am looking to invest about $20,000 buying shares in a Green Company.

Any advice given is greatly appreciated. Would love to chat with someone similar!
Where would I start? What is the risk? Does this seem like a good investment? How to find things?

(Please bear in mind - I am a first time investor!)

Regards
Ryan

[mcfarldr1]

Diversification is key. Don't put all your money in the same company, even if you know that the potential is there.

[Addisonhuff]

I dissagree with Mcfaldr. Diversification in stocks, bonds, etc. is only for LONG TERM investing. After reading your comment, I assume that you're looking for some 'semi' short term/ medium term gains on your investment. So please, disregard what Mcfaldr said. But listen, if it were easy to find the 'next big company' then everyone would be rich haha. So here we go, I'm gonna tell you what to do with your 20K.

There are 2 ways you can invest your 20K in companies that are producing fuel cells.
***Do your homework first!! (research) on EVERY single company that makes fuel cells.**
Example of research: checking balance sheets, cash flow, Q2Q statements, earning statements, determine the instrinsic value, will the company grow? etc.
1) after doing your research and you've found that 'green' company, sure, go ahead and put all 20K into it. But let it be known that you COULD loose all of it...or you COULD make a mass amount of returns.
2) search for start up companies that are going into the 'green' energy industry and invest yor 20K into it.

So there you have it. Sound promising? Maybe, maybe not. But then again that is investing. You can loose everything or you can make a fortune. I hope this helps.
2)

[declan]

Going short on Green is way too risky, especially down the lines of HHO. I know where your looking and i know what your thinking because ive been there. The fact is that HHO and the likes are really a long term investment if even worth it. Like "The next big thing" Will take years to take to the market, not only that but there are such a mass of companies, having to pick the right one is like a lotto.

Living in Ireland i know the area your in and if your really keen on a strong investment theres two things you can do.
1. Invest it in the proven multi-national like Airtricity, I think there owned by a Scottish crowed now.

2. Theres a crowd called Global Resource Corp, they have good products worth looking into.

3. If your hell bent on HHO(not a good idea) Gorilla Dev are one, Theres also a crowed in china who have clamed to perfect the Steve Meyer Cell.

4. R&D your own little project. Try make a HHO Gen or magnetic power or fund your own. You could part fund a wind turbine. Theres loads of companies looking for funding. Break the mold because nothing else works.

I'm here so if you don't think im talking through my arse il be more than happy to help you out.

Declan

[Alexishost]

HOw much ROI you would like to expect.

My best advice is to expect is more than 10% ROI

I f you are interested in investing in green business.

We would like you to let you know that our company is eco-concious and now currently open for investment with 12-15% ROI in 12 months

PM Can be sent for preceding investment.

Anyways, over the past few months I have been pretty fascinated by the prospect of investing in Green Technology and energy, I have started to save some money from a part time job, and in the following year am looking to invest in a company involved in Hydrogen Fuel Cells/ alternate green energy, basically trying to pick out the next big thing!
Does anyone have any tips on where I can look to find such companies, with long term prospects!?!
I live in Britain, but I understand most here are from across the pond, so I am looking to invest about $20,000 buying shares in a Green Company.

Any advice given is greatly appreciated. Would love to chat with someone similar!
Where would I start? What is the risk? Does this seem like a good investment? How to find things?

(Please bear in mind - I am a first time investor!)

Regards
Ryan