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Where is a good place to invest money now?

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EJ


I know what the safe options are like CDs, bonds, gold… I want to know what areas have the biggest potential for gain in the next five years.
Also, because land holds its value, would it be a good time to invest in a second home to rent out or land to just hold in a growing area?
I am looking at investing a large sum, so give me any ideas.

Comments

5 Responses to “Where is a good place to invest money now?”

  1. Lucas on April 25th, 2009 7:54 am

    RBS

  2. Chase R on April 26th, 2009 7:35 pm

    right now land is your best bet.
    look at smaller houses andd aprtments near colleges and rent them out.

  3. tomcat on April 26th, 2009 11:51 pm

    HSBC has a fund that is called credit opportunity fund … it is a relatively safe bet yet it may yield some nice returns if you aim at safety.

    else go for the stock market. Their is plenty of choice but wait until short trades are allowed. Short term bank plays may be interesting for the rebound. then head for something that has more solid fundamentals like oil companies. Finaly tech offers high growth rates.

    some russian oile related stocks are sooooo cheap … incredible. (pledge your grand mother and buy them !)

    short the vix index (volatility index)

    It all depends on your attitude to risk and capacity to take risk.

    last advice do not catch a knife when it falls … wait 1 day that it stabilises and if it goes down behind … do not hesitate to sell again. even if it is a couple of hours later and you lost 5 %.

  4. jmthetrain on April 27th, 2009 8:57 pm

    I would recommend an energy company like Entergy. Most energy companies do very well because of the lack of competition in that industry. We on on the verge of a nuclear renaissance so The Shaw Group and GE are solid companies to invest in at this time.

  5. Asim A on April 28th, 2009 1:34 pm

    You did right waiting for the right time. Pat your back.
    Invest in the stock market about 25% of your cash. Suggest buying an S and P index fund, which has very little commission, about 0.1%. Also, DJ index fund.
    The market may go down to 7000, so buy another 25% if ( when) it goes down to 8500, another 25% when it goes down to 8000, and another 25% when it goes down to 7500.
    Buckle your belt, smile and whistle in the wind.

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