Who invests in stocks?

[jefis]

I'm thinking of starting to invest some money in stocks for the longterm. Because I can't save any money any other way. It seems like a reasonable option.

Does anyone here invest in stocks? How are the results? Are you happy about the decision?

 

[TheKingSlayer]

Yes, its a very wise choice actually given all the historic returns data and tax savings involved

 

[perrymason]

in the long term will do you good.

 

[Altea]

I been investing off and on for the last few months, there's huge amount of money to be made/lost with the currently world crisis. Just be careful and you will be fine I use Trading 212

 

[ContentWriter]

Because I can't save any money any other way.

Hi, @jefis. I do invest and trade in the stock market. I'm quoting your sentence above because it's best to save up or prepare your emergency fund (at least 6 months worth of your monthly expense) before you invest in the stock market.

 

[jefis]

Hi, @jefis. I do invest and trade in the stock market. I'm quoting your sentence above because it's best to save up or prepare your emergency fund (at least 6 months worth of your monthly expense) before you invest in the stock market.

I have a steady cash flow. It’s just that I spend most of the money on liabilities not assets. I should invest a small portion each month into stocks.

 

[dichotom]

I have invested some but still lacking of some funds!
The returns are ok but it is going very slow
Also RULE number 1
don't put all eggs in one basket
Rule number 1 in the stock market
Don't do intraday Trade in excess

 

[Gogol]

Me, but I am not an expert.
A few suggestions:

1. Don't listen to what an anonymous forum member tells you (oh yeah, I have more points ).

2. Look into the company and the industry before you put your money into it. Something might look too good to be true. Don't go for them.

3. Go for long term. Intra day, according to my experience is too much risky.

4. HOLD! Don't do panic buy/panic sell.

As for industries I suggest Banks, govt sector, real estate.

Again, take my advices with a grain of salt. I am just scratching the surface right now. By no mean am I an expert.

As for being happy, I am not. I am currently in loss this year, for a shitty bank (Indians might relate). What's more important is the fact that I can afford to lose that money. Don't put more than you can afford to. That's the key I think.

 

[BlueBuzzy]

I have only started investing recently. Instead of cherry-picking stocks, I invest mostly in ETFs that rebalance their portfolio. It's the lazy way, but also most fool-proof. Set up an auto-deposit and essentially forget about it. There is a management fee, but it's incredibly low, even compared to mutual funds.

 

[Nut-Nights]

I invested a few $$$ last week. The market was going down due to Corona and most of the blue-chip stocks crashed really hard. Best time to invest for the long term. Indian Share market though.

 

[Priince1337]

I'm partly invested in ETF (Exchange Traded Funds), since I don't want to spend too much time rebalancing.
This year (so far) went a bit downhill, but nothing major. The last couple of years it performed pretty good though (+29% only in 2019).

Don't take advice from anyone. Since you're investing your own money, you will be the one losing the money. Take your time and read a lot about different investment options.

 

[davids355]

I don't invest in stocks. But generally its a gamble, just remember that. If you want to invest for the long term then invest in something sensible - a few of the top companies in various sectors to spread your risk - and keep your money there for a few years minimum.

 

[dichotom]

I think it is not a right time to invest in stock market.
All the world is suffering from pendamic and till now there is no sign of any good news or a vaccine.
If it spreads more and becomes uncontrollable, stock market will crash badly.

 

[Jonnn]

I’m a swing trader I average 10% a week gains

I read John Murphy technical analysts which is the Bible on read patterns

Had somebody I know closely that’s been trading for years to piggy back I’m still learning

but I’m only risking money I’m okay with losing some

 

[CokeAndCake]

You might wanna look into ETFs, as in general even the majority of investment fund managers underperform the market. And keep in mind, this is litterally their profession and they have a huge amounts of money and access to some of the best minds in the financial space. So overall you'll have to be pretty lucky to outperform the market over the long-term.
Also, if you wanna go for a stock: Berkshire Hathaway might be a good option. It's Warren Buffets investment fund which has stood the test of time. If you own stock of Berkshire Hathaway, you're literally investing your money exactly like Warren Buffet does.

 

[cozziola]

I've been doing it a little over a year.

I have a direct debit to invest £200 each month.

Mine is a mutual fund with vanguard.

I checked my results this morning and I was 1% up which is not bad considering the current circumstances.

 

[jefis]

You might wanna look into ETFs, as in general even the majority of investment fund managers underperform the market. And keep in mind, this is litterally their profession and they have a huge amount of money and access to some of the best minds in the financial space. So overall you'll have to be pretty lucky to outperform the market.
Also, if you wanna go for a stock: Berkshire Hathaway might be a good option. It's Warren Buffets investment fund which has stood the test of time. If you own stock of Berkshire Hathaway, you're literally investing your money exactly like Warren Buffet does.

I'm afraid that because of his age, he's going to die soon, and then the stock will plummet

 

[b2mcd]

Recently started swing trading and have made good money off the bottomed out SPY in the states... Biotech stocks are the movement right now, lots to be made.

Here's my advice, which of course should be taken with a grain of salt:

Smart long term picks: DraftKings and Penn Gaming. Guaranteed to make you money because sports betting is about to be legal in all 50 states over the next few years.

Short Term: MARK, XSPA, DFFN. Do your own research but these are coronavirus related stocks.

GL

 

[Coingrabber]

I been investing off and on for the last few months, there's huge amount of money to be made/lost with the currently world crisis. Just be careful and you will be fine I use Trading 212

Why did you decide to choose Trading212? What about the fees? I thought Flatex is the cheapest option available?

 

[CokeAndCake]

I'm afraid that because of his age, he's going to die soon, and then the stock will plummet

Haha I suppose thats true, but Warren Buffet doesn't have a secret investment strategy that dies with him. He practizes value investing which he has perfected over the years, so I think all the people involved in the company have probably learned a LOT from him, if not nearly everything he has to teach. Yes in the short term Berkshire will probably go down, but whats a 5% or even a 10% drop to an average return of 20% per year.