Is it a good time to buy stocks?

**Matthew** · 02-19-2009 04:10 PM

I am always curious on what other like minded business people think so here is the BIG question?

Is now a good time to buy into the stock market?

**bestill** · 02-19-2009 05:11 PM

I think it is a good time to buy some stocks. I think it is important to wait a bit and really watch certain stocks that you may find interest in though.

**Shadesz** · 02-19-2009 05:49 PM

Depends on how long you plan to hold them....

Long term? Can we say... "SUPER SALE!!!"

**terryxu** · 02-19-2009 07:18 PM

same question, two post. haha

**Mega B** · 02-19-2009 07:24 PM

It all depends on your style of investing in the stockmarket if like most people you buy for the long haul ie you hope to buy low and sell when it gets high or you you buy the stock for a good dividend then i would say if you choose wisely like some blue chip stocks then at the moment is as good as it gets i would think.

The other type of investing in the stockmarket and this is dictated by the type of account you have and not everyone has access to this type of account is scalping and then every day is a good day as long as the stock or indices moves then you can make money,what you dont want when scalping is the price of the stock or indices to go sideways then you dont make money and usually the more volatile a market is the better for the scalper because you can then enter and exit the trade many times during the day taking small bites all the time.This type of trading suits the daytrader and this is how they do it!!!

Its all down to your style of investing and i guess your knowledge and the type of account you have.

Mega.......

**Dmoore323** · 02-19-2009 08:03 PM

If its long term then it doesn't matter how the market is, it will always be a good time to buy.
But if your like most of America and its part of your retirement, kids college savings, etc. then no definitely not, hell its not even safe in a bank right now.

**beheron** · 02-19-2009 11:22 PM

I would buy a commodities ETF. Inflation is going to be a major issue over the next few years.

**Lambo** · 02-20-2009 09:30 AM

buy oil! plain and simple

**Young Money Investor** · 02-20-2009 09:59 AM

Oil is cheap right now and will probably go up one more time before it crashes behind some other sort of energy ...

If long term: buy the indexes - for example, today the DOW is at its lowest in 6 years... look up the ticker DIA - it follows the DOW.

If you're over 50, bonds are the way to go - or don't invest at all because you will need your money to be liquid sooner than later (in order to retire)

**mthomas** · 02-20-2009 01:11 PM

Absolutely. For the safest bet, buy some blue chips with solid business models and who aren't highly leveraged with debt. There are a lot of great deals out there and a lot of stocks that are depressed simply due to the economy and nothing else. Look for these types of companies to invest in and avoid those that were directly tied to the financial crisis (ie:Citi) unless you have a higher risk tolerance.

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to by some Spiders on the S&P 500 as a whole. In fact, if I were to suggest anything, it would be this.

Either way, just make sure you are buying for the long term. If you watch the short term fluctuations, it'll drive you crazy.

**AI87** · 02-20-2009 01:33 PM

I was also thinking the same thing about whether or not it is a good time to buy stocks. I am in my lower 20's and have had several people tell me this is a good time. The only problem is that I never really looked into stocks so I have no idea where to put my money. But I can imagine if I can get some good stocks.

**anilpank** · 02-20-2009 01:41 PM

Buy the stocks the way Warren Buffet buys.
Just follow his two principles
1) If you don't want to hold your stocks more than 10 years, then don't even waste your 10 minutes on that stock.
2)Buy fundamentally good stocks (good return on invested capital) with low market risk(low d/e ratios) at discounted price (low p/e ratios).
This way you'll end up with a fantastically superb portfolio.

**SCJeff** · 02-20-2009 03:23 PM

I've been buying a few lately, nothing huge, but if i have a little extra money im putting it into the market.

There are so many deals right now, and if your investing for the long term, which i am. Oil is something im getting into right now, along with toyota and ford.

I know yall will say OMG FORD!!! WTF but i've been looking over the annual reports and the plans for a few months now, and from what im seeing, they arn't in that bad of a boat as GM and Chrysler. And with them stating to really introduce hybrid vehicles into their catalog of cars I don't see them going down any time soon, but of course im just specualting

**ZingerIntl** · 02-20-2009 08:27 PM

if you want a good return and it be really safe... the safest investment on earth is a tax lien. This is not arguable, it is just the forgotten. It is backed by the government and secured with property. If anyone has ever invested in Tax Liens and know the stats,
97% pay on time
3% dont leaving the tax lien holder the new owner of the house.
Property Taxes pay the bills for the town(streets, police, fire, school etc)
Cities NEEEEEEEEED this money. You front it at 16-50% interest (depending on the state of the default property)
Tax liens is the oldest form of taxes dates back older than USA itself.
Here are your exit strategies, 16% minimum per year interest or a free and clear property. For pennies on the dollar. This is definatly worth looking into for the people that are not sure what to do or how to do it.

**GlobalIT** · 02-26-2009 06:51 PM

NO! This is not over the market has not hit bottom. Save the cash and wait until Sept. It will still take another 2 years to start seeing a good move up. Just waite and you will see a much bigger return.