Any Investors Here?

wishihadnav · 05-21-2010, 02:47 PM

the general consensus for 2010 seems to be just avoiding housing and health care sectors for obvious reason..

fairladyZ34 · 05-22-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

hahaha!!..i dont think anyone here is actually stupid enough to take advise from non-professionals..im a registered rep so i guess im sort of a professional but in no way can you give any advise without first determining suitability..

BTW great disclaimer!..haha

you never know with people, the world is full of crazies haha

bullitt5897 · 05-22-2010, 01:43 AM

im investing heavily into "the world's most powerful z34" my car!!! shoot for the money put down already it would have been a really nice down payment on a home!

Zaggeron · 05-22-2010, 01:49 AM

I've got a 3% income employer contribution to my 401K so I actually have the spread a bit riskier than I would if it were all my own money. I don't actually manage it at the level of individual funds, but I believe I'm about 30% cash, 50% mutual funds from a variety of sources and about 20% stock.

Pushing_Tin · 05-22-2010, 11:12 PM

M4Mustang might have some suggestions, that's his line of work.

C4talyst · 05-23-2010, 05:33 AM

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That depends on what kind of risk you want to take. I would be in cash right now.

This. One of the underlying themes in most of the best stock books I've read is that asking for a stock tip, and giving a stock tip, are bad ideas. It's best to engage in ongoing market education and make your own path.

I'm completely out of the market for the rest of 2010 except for about $10k I'm using to play with or test strategies. With the return of volatility there is opportunity to make some quick cash...or lose it.

From an investment standpoint I'm thinking about flipping a house this year...however even that doesn't look 100% appealing right now. If the banks start letting go of their foreclosure inventory, anyone who wants a cheap house will have the chance.

frost · 10-23-2010, 07:08 PM

370Zsteve · 10-24-2010, 10:27 PM

Well, My Eli Lilly was flying until one of their most promising drugs got sent back to the drawing board by the Feds.

But I'm still way ahead and the dividend rules.

Made nice buys this year on Goldman Sachs and Boeing.

I'm almost back to where I was before the '08 crash.

That makes me nervous, took some profits on Boeing last week. Most of my $$$$ is in stocks, the rest is cash just sitting waiting for another dive if it comes.

Windex_ · 10-24-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

That's the wrong title for this thread. You have a "sky is falling" sensationalistic demeanor.

did someone say the sky is falling?

BTW I had too much ******* caffeine trying to study for a midterm and it has been 100% detrimental as my feet are tapping faster that a humming birds wings....

haggomyeggo · 03-21-2011, 10:34 AM

I was wondering if anyone does any investing like via eTrade or scotttrade or any of the online brokers. I do a little and I thought we could get a little discussion going on our thoughts on the market.

1. also anything said here should not be taken as serious investing advice.
2. I figured putting this in the premium section would be better to keep the rif-raff out

I watch Jim Cramers Mad Money most evenings. Its a great was to put an hour on the treadmill every night.

So post your thoughts about this crazy market. what areas you are investing in. any market news or why you think the market is up or down.

Im pretty much a novice with the day trade stuff, I leave most of my investments with my guy at Edward Jones. but i like to feel involved a little.

Most of my stocks are pretty safe, Apple, Ford, Verizon, Exxon/Mobil.

some of my speculative plays include Skyworks Solutions, Micron Tech(both getting rough because of the Japan business) These companies produce the raw materials for lots of Apple products including the iPad2 and iPhones

I have Boeing too but not many shares.

m4a1mustang · 03-21-2011, 10:47 AM

It's my job.

Red__Zed · 03-21-2011, 11:14 AM

I'm pretty into investing. I have a lot of good friends that are pretty high up at different companies that like to give me stock tips about their companies. It's been amazing, most people lose money when they try to invest, but I've seen such huge profits. It's so easy, it's hard to believe it's legal.

haggomyeggo · 03-21-2011, 11:18 AM

yeah its easy to lose a lot of money. thats why I let other people manage most of my stuff. but its fun to play around a little. Its something else to learn how to work and make a little on the side. Hopefully I do well enough to get some extra mods for the Z

this Japan business killed some of my stocks, starting to come back though. I sold my apple just before it went way down and re-bought when it was about 10 pts lower than what i sold so i did pretty good on that one

Cmike2780 · 03-21-2011, 11:24 AM

I've always wanted to do some investing, but the process always frustrates me. It's like a foreign language. Is e-Trade or other online sites really that easy to get started?

m4a1mustang · 03-21-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I'm pretty into investing. I have a lot of good friends that are pretty high up at different companies that like to give me stock tips about their companies. It's been amazing, most people lose money when they try to invest, but I've seen such huge profits. It's so easy, it's hard to believe it's legal.

05-22-2010, 01:43 AM	#33 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	im investing heavily into "the world's most powerful z34" my car!!! shoot for the money put down already it would have been a really nice down payment on a home! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

05-22-2010, 01:49 AM	#34 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I've got a 3% income employer contribution to my 401K so I actually have the spread a bit riskier than I would if it were all my own money. I don't actually manage it at the level of individual funds, but I believe I'm about 30% cash, 50% mutual funds from a variety of sources and about 20% stock. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

10-24-2010, 10:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Well, My Eli Lilly was flying until one of their most promising drugs got sent back to the drawing board by the Feds. But I'm still way ahead and the dividend rules. Made nice buys this year on Goldman Sachs and Boeing. I'm almost back to where I was before the '08 crash. That makes me nervous, took some profits on Boeing last week. Most of my $$$$ is in stocks, the rest is cash just sitting waiting for another dive if it comes. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

03-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#40 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	Any body do any investing? I was wondering if anyone does any investing like via eTrade or scotttrade or any of the online brokers. I do a little and I thought we could get a little discussion going on our thoughts on the market. 1. also anything said here should not be taken as serious investing advice. 2. I figured putting this in the premium section would be better to keep the rif-raff out I watch Jim Cramers Mad Money most evenings. Its a great was to put an hour on the treadmill every night. So post your thoughts about this crazy market. what areas you are investing in. any market news or why you think the market is up or down. Im pretty much a novice with the day trade stuff, I leave most of my investments with my guy at Edward Jones. but i like to feel involved a little. Most of my stocks are pretty safe, Apple, Ford, Verizon, Exxon/Mobil. some of my speculative plays include Skyworks Solutions, Micron Tech(both getting rough because of the Japan business) These companies produce the raw materials for lots of Apple products including the iPad2 and iPhones I have Boeing too but not many shares.

03-21-2011, 10:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's my job. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-21-2010, 02:47 PM	#31 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	the general consensus for 2010 seems to be just avoiding housing and health care sectors for obvious reason..

05-22-2010, 11:12 PM	#35 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	M4Mustang might have some suggestions, that's his line of work.

03-21-2011, 11:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I'm pretty into investing. I have a lot of good friends that are pretty high up at different companies that like to give me stock tips about their companies. It's been amazing, most people lose money when they try to invest, but I've seen such huge profits. It's so easy, it's hard to believe it's legal.

03-21-2011, 11:18 AM	#43 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	yeah its easy to lose a lot of money. thats why I let other people manage most of my stuff. but its fun to play around a little. Its something else to learn how to work and make a little on the side. Hopefully I do well enough to get some extra mods for the Z this Japan business killed some of my stocks, starting to come back though. I sold my apple just before it went way down and re-bought when it was about 10 pts lower than what i sold so i did pretty good on that one

03-21-2011, 11:24 AM	#44 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I've always wanted to do some investing, but the process always frustrates me. It's like a foreign language. Is e-Trade or other online sites really that easy to get started? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]