Buying "Safe" Stocks

[madinina]

this is also true, you could go for bonds, which are far less risky

There is no such thing.
why not invest in government bonds or something? They are safe(er).
my dad is a stockbroker, and I know that's what he'd say.
when he takes on clients he cannot trade with them unless he knows they can comfortably lose all the money they invest- that's because trading stocks (even safe ones) is risky.

 

[TehEpidemick]

Govt bonds being safer when the gov't is what now, 7trillion in debt+ and the govt is shutdown over bullcrap obamacare budget whatever. I mean its nonsese.

Go with coke or msft.

 

[bananaman5000]

for the first $5,000, get a roth IRA account. you can start one at schwab or any brokerage provider. there will not be tax when you take it out - no capital gains. you can contribute up to 5k per year, so max that out first. mutual funds, spiders, etc are usually stable (all is relative). look at berkshire hathaway's (warren buffet) holdings to see a collection of vetted and stable stocks too

 

[lancis]

Govt bonds being safer when the gov't is what now, 7trillion in debt+ and the govt is shutdown over bullcrap obamacare budget whatever. I mean its nonsese.

Go with coke or msft.

The thing is ... if government crashes everything within the jurisdiction of that government will crash as well. So Coke and Microsoft will go down as well.

 

[Vrill]

The thing is ... if government crashes everything within the jurisdiction of that government will crash as well. So Coke and Microsoft will go down as well.

thats bs.The government (which is a cooperation and not a government) can go bankrupcy.Its not the first time a big country goes bankrupt.The loosers of these bankrupcy are basicly the bond holders.Companies wont go just bankrupt just because the government went bankrupt.Its the crisis and lower demand of some goods which makes them go down but in crisis there are also goods which banks hard.

The issue like i posted again in such a bankrupcy most brokers will go bankrupt too which means you'll have nothing.Why?Read their terms

 

[lancis]

thats bs.The government (which is a cooperation and not a government) can go bankrupcy.Its not the first time a big country goes bankrupt.The loosers of these bankrupcy are basicly the bond holders.Companies wont go just bankrupt just because the government went bankrupt.Its the crisis and lower demand of some goods which makes them go down but in crisis there are also goods which banks hard.

The issue like i posted again in such a bankrupcy most brokers will go bankrupt too which means you'll have nothing.Why?Read their terms

You're right, I didnt write it correctly. Coke and Microsoft will stay, but it wouldnt help you as a shareholder.

 

[TehEpidemick]

You're right, I didnt write it correctly. Coke and Microsoft will stay, but it wouldnt help you as a shareholder.

I agree, it wouldn't help me as a shareholder. However, it would probably be worse to be a bondholder of the govt if the govt went bankrupt.

 

[Simas9]

Listen though. You don't want to be investing anything into the stock market until you have ALL of your debts paid off. That means EVERYTHING. Usually the last thing people pay off is their mortgage. So unless you already have that paid off (and own a house obviously) then your money would be best spent on SAVING!!!

Yes, I am completely mortgage-free and own a place where I live.

 

[The Mentalist]

Well if you had bought Google you would be sitting pretty right now, lol.

But OP find well branded companies, that show signs of growth, just start reading about tech companies, current news, get a feel for companies that are going somewhere. Look at dividends, history, etc. Personally I'd say your strategy should be based on the amount of capital you're going to invest, but good luck!

 

[systematic]

I'm pretty sure what you are referring to OP is not "safe stocks", but rather Blue Chip Stocks.
Definition: A "blue chip" is the nickname for a stock that is thought to be safe, in excellent financial shape, and firmly entrenched as a leader in its field. Blue chips generally pay dividends and are favorably regarded by investors.

Examples: Apple, Wal-mart, Coca-Cola, Berkshare Hathaway, Exxon Mobile, Proctor and Gamble, etc.

WARNING
OP Please do your due diligence before making any investments. It's amazingly effortless to lose money in the stock market, especially with the ease and simplicity of online trading. Of course, you're not day-trading so your risk will be a lot lower, but be safe nonetheless. You can make money, you just have to be patient and smart.

Little known fact. Aside from inheritance, more people become millionaires through the stock market than any other way. Surprisingly, business creation is actually after the stock market in terms of the number of millionaires it produces.
Source: My college economics professor.

 

[zlarix]

I'm pretty sure what you are referring to OP is not "safe stocks", but rather Blue Chip Stocks.
Definition: A "blue chip" is the nickname for a stock that is thought to be safe, in excellent financial shape, and firmly entrenched as a leader in its field. Blue chips generally pay dividends and are favorably regarded by investors.

Examples: Apple, Wal-mart, Coca-Cola, Berkshare Hathaway, Exxon Mobile, Proctor and Gamble, etc.

WARNING
OP Please do your due diligence before making any investments. It's amazingly effortless to lose money in the stock market, especially with the ease and simplicity of online trading. Of course, you're not day-trading so your risk will be a lot lower, but be safe nonetheless. You can make money, you just have to be patient and smart.

Little known fact. Aside from inheritance, more people become millionaires through the stock market than any other way. Surprisingly, business creation is actually after the stock market in terms of the number of millionaires it produces.
Source: My college economics professor.

Interesting, didn't know that about millionaires...

I also whole heartedly agree with (someone) who posted above - Pay off ur debts first!

 

[SocialMediaManager]

There is no Such Thing as Safe Stocks When Stable Companies Fall they fall Deep
Those who are now looking at Google and thinking it wold have been better buying their stocks a week earlier are those who dont know anything about market

 

[MrDoru]

i already buy stock at Microsoft and Intel...planning on going for Google and Facebook next...not so much...a few hundred bucks a month...

 

[The Mentalist]

There is no Such Thing as Safe Stocks When Stable Companies Fall they fall Deep
Those who are now looking at Google and thinking it wold have been better buying their stocks a week earlier are those who dont know anything about market

Or those with insider information, but yeah, at the time it looked like there wasn't much potential for the stock to rise significantly...

 

[Chizz]

Keep in mind that most people in this thread probably have the same issue as you do, they do not have a clue. I get the impression most people are just repeating what other people say, rather than basing it on their own experience.

Before investing money, invest time to get the knowledge for you to make your own decisions.. It'll save you a lot of money.

 

[SOCOM]

Keep in mind that most people in this thread probably have the same issue as you do, they do not have a clue. I get the impression most people are just repeating what other people say, rather than basing it on their own experience.

Before investing money, invest time to get the knowledge for you to make your own decisions.. It'll save you a lot of money.

Exactly this. Start learning and build a portfolio of stocks to watch. Don't jump into real trading if you still have questions.

 

[pemberton49]

apple is always a good stock but i dont think there a such thing as a "safe" stock

 

[Chizz]

apple is always a good stock but i dont think there a such thing as a "safe" stock

@OP This proves my previous post exactly.

 

[ThunderC]

I invest about 30% of my income in mutual funds, just check their performance, for the last few years, especially for 2008 when a "fall" happened if they did ok back then, then you can are good to go.

the "safest" mutual funds are usually those that invest in Bonds with high Credit Quality, and if you are looking for 4-5% it shouldn't be too hard.

 

[Simas9]

I am doing a lot of reading right now. Can't imagine google is going to be worth less in a decade than it's worth now. Not sure about coke (sugar is the new tobacco they say). I was so close to buying a lot of google shares two-three weeks ago bet then decided to learn more before starting...not a good feeling.