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Stock Market Is A Scam
- Thread starter midlifeguy
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Quote from midlifeguy:
Anyone that thinks otherwise has no idea what goes on with the big money.
The unsuspecting public get burned left and right and keep coming back for more because the media says you must invest in equities for long term growth. What a bunch of nonsense. I would bet 99% of people lose in the stock market.
Congratulations.
It took you till "mid-life" to figure out...
That EVERYONE just wants to TAKE your money.
Well, stock market is not scam but yes there are people mainly traders who manipulates markets up and down for their own profits but in the long run you will find stocks of big companies always grow in value due to the fact $$$ (currency) always devalue.
Example, if you use to buy a bread in $1 few years back you may be paying $2 for same bread, so $$$ lost its value and now you need more $1 to buy same bread which you use to buy for half price year back. In this way value of stocks will also increase in value in long run, you just need to know when to get in and get out.
An small retail investor should always invest in stocks at lower levels in companies who's fundamentals are strong and company have solid business plans and growth opportunities , example, dell, Macdonald's, coca cola etc., these companies will always remain in business hence there share will retain its value, when you see nasdaq at 1800 levels, make some investments in these shares and then some more investment on every 100 points fall to average your buying. Then after 2-3 years when nasdaq will again gain 1500 points you will find your stocks value have double or tripled.
If you think stock market is scam then stock markets are not for you. You should look for other kind of investments or invest in mutual funds.
Remember, stocks markets run on sentimental because ultimately its people money which is invested in the market. Nobody will invest in economy when its not performing good because people sentiments will get lower and lower and when recovery starts everybody will start buying like there is no tomorrow. You have to understand this and wait for correct time.
Example, if you use to buy a bread in $1 few years back you may be paying $2 for same bread, so $$$ lost its value and now you need more $1 to buy same bread which you use to buy for half price year back. In this way value of stocks will also increase in value in long run, you just need to know when to get in and get out.
An small retail investor should always invest in stocks at lower levels in companies who's fundamentals are strong and company have solid business plans and growth opportunities , example, dell, Macdonald's, coca cola etc., these companies will always remain in business hence there share will retain its value, when you see nasdaq at 1800 levels, make some investments in these shares and then some more investment on every 100 points fall to average your buying. Then after 2-3 years when nasdaq will again gain 1500 points you will find your stocks value have double or tripled.
If you think stock market is scam then stock markets are not for you. You should look for other kind of investments or invest in mutual funds.
Remember, stocks markets run on sentimental because ultimately its people money which is invested in the market. Nobody will invest in economy when its not performing good because people sentiments will get lower and lower and when recovery starts everybody will start buying like there is no tomorrow. You have to understand this and wait for correct time.
some one in this thread said people who invest on news are idiots is totally wrong.
News, media, news channels have great impact on markets but you have to keep your eyes and ears open and use that information carefully.
News and Media can be big help for day traders or short term traders in forming short term trade strategies.
News, media, news channels have great impact on markets but you have to keep your eyes and ears open and use that information carefully.
News and Media can be big help for day traders or short term traders in forming short term trade strategies.
"Buy and hold is where big money is made."
There are a bunch of 5 year periods on that graph where buy and hold lost.
There are a bunch of 5 year periods on that graph where buy and hold lost.
Quote from midlifeguy:
Anyone that thinks otherwise has no idea what goes on with the big money.
The unsuspecting public get burned left and right and keep coming back for more because the media says you must invest in equities for long term growth. What a bunch of nonsense. I would bet 99% of people lose in the stock market.
Be afraid of the markets, the markets are watching you, 'they' know where you live. The markets have 'agents', good traders are eventually sniffed out and never seen again. The market masters are continually creating illusions that 'trap' the emotions of the poor man trying to become rich. Have you ever seen a bearish wedge bend up? They, the Elite, are controlling how the market moves 24 hrs a day. Be careful out there, trading is more dangerous than you think!
There's somebody knocking at my door, must hide under bed. Bye for now.
Quote from midlifeguy:
Anyone that thinks otherwise has no idea what goes on with the big money.
The unsuspecting public get burned left and right and keep coming back for more because the media says you must invest in equities for long term growth. What a bunch of nonsense. I would bet 99% of people lose in the stock market.
If you think deeper, you will start seeing scams everywhere. For example, your typical 9-5 job is one of the biggest scams in the world. 80%-90% of what you earn goes to the army of managers, those who rent office space, owners, social security and taxes to support the system that scams you.
On the other hand, you claim to possess some sacred knowledge of how "big money" supposedly works. Until you show us proof of what you're saying, this is just another rant without any real substance.
If this thread is the kind of leadership we are expecting from the Dems, then I am sticking with the Republicans. Typical thread during election year.
Sorry if I killed of this thread, but the Dems make me sick. What is more interesting, however, is that they let everyone know when they are down.
Sorry if I killed of this thread, but the Dems make me sick. What is more interesting, however, is that they let everyone know when they are down.