Stock tip

[tony]

can anyone give some pointers on how to start investing in stocks?

What are you ultimately trying to accomplish? I started this thread to help anyone out but I think the first thing is figuring out where you want to go.

Some people want to invest for long term growth, some want a little extra to spend, make a quick penny then get out. Me personally I plan to make this into a sustainable career without having to live paycheck to paycheck. The stocks mentioned in this thread are typically high risk, meaning you can lose 50 percent of your investment in days, but they are high reward as well. I would not recommend them for long term growth and security. So first thing is first, what are you trying to accomplish?

[ironchef]

What are you ultimately trying to accomplish? I started this thread to help anyone out but I think the first thing is figuring out where you want to go.

Some people want to invest for long term growth, some want a little extra to spend, make a quick penny then get out. Me personally I plan to make this into a sustainable career without having to live paycheck to paycheck. The stocks mentioned in this thread are typically high risk, meaning you can lose 50 percent of your investment in days, but they are high reward as well. I would not recommend them for long term growth and security. So first thing is first, what are you trying to accomplish?

Case in point, I'm down about $2k on CVM right now. But holding through the end of October on that one, so we'll see what happens.

[tony]

Case in point, I'm down about $2k on CVM right now. But holding through the end of October on that one, so we'll see what happens.

Its tough and then I see the stocks that, if I held I would basically have nothing left. Patience pays but it can be just as costly, I think as plv said you have to weather the risk with knowledge and adjust accordingly.

[ironchef]

Its tough and then I see the stocks that, if I held I would basically have nothing left. Patience pays but it can be just as costly, I think as plv said you have to weather the risk with knowledge and adjust accordingly.

I'm not very worried, they have a lot of great stuff coming down the pipe, so I'll hold out for now.

[tony]

I'm not very worried, they have a lot of great stuff coming down the pipe, so I'll hold out for now.

I heard the problem is someone who put out an article.. Adam Furnstein or something, this guy puts out PR's about stocks and people panic to sell. It happened to HEB when it ran to the $4 range, same guy.

[SampaGuy]

I heard the problem is someone who put out an article.. Adam Furnstein or something, this guy puts out PR's about stocks and people panic to sell. It happened to HEB when it ran to the $4 range, same guy.

Yep here he is:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...ance&ch=633473

and

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/vide...=1#43434793001

[tony]

Yep here he is:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...ance&ch=633473

and

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/vide...=1#43434793001

I don't see why people follow that guy, in HEB the stock would have skyrocketed if he was proven wrong and Ampligen was approved. If you believe in the stock he is bashing I would double down on the drop because he only does it out of spite. I honestly believe he shorts whatever stock he writes about.

[MugenCrx]

What are you ultimately trying to accomplish? I started this thread to help anyone out but I think the first thing is figuring out where you want to go.

Some people want to invest for long term growth, some want a little extra to spend, make a quick penny then get out. Me personally I plan to make this into a sustainable career without having to live paycheck to paycheck. The stocks mentioned in this thread are typically high risk, meaning you can lose 50 percent of your investment in days, but they are high reward as well. I would not recommend them for long term growth and security. So first thing is first, what are you trying to accomplish?

thanks for the positive feedback i want to be able to spend a lil cash here and there i plan on starting around $300 and grow from there what stock should i choose for quick gains? penny stock? not sure on how everything works but any info will be gladly appreciated

[ironchef]

thanks for the positive feedback i want to be able to spend a lil cash here and there i plan on starting around $300 and grow from there what stock should i choose for quick gains? penny stock? not sure on how everything works but any info will be gladly appreciated

Since you're not sure how anything works, read up on the market and get the basics down before you plunk money into any stock.

[tony]

thanks for the positive feedback i want to be able to spend a lil cash here and there i plan on starting around $300 and grow from there what stock should i choose for quick gains? penny stock? not sure on how everything works but any info will be gladly appreciated

Is this $300 critical? Check out www.mystockbuddy.com, there are some good references as well as stock picks on there.