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What happened to this? (Prediction for 2008: the housing market will recover and another stock market bull run?

（What happened to this? (Prediction for 2008: the housing market will recover and another stock market bull run after it hits a low of 12000. America is rich; foreigners will continue to trust us) I just read this prediction that was given just a few months ago. And this was a MAJOR economi

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Does money invested into a company through the stock market actually make it to a company for its use?

（I'm referring to non-original stock issues traded on exchanges through brokers. It seems strange to me that market cap valuation doesn't jibe with money that actually is in the company's possession for operations and expansion.） Answer： Sort of. The company gets its cash when it issue

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Why are most people not making big money in the stock market like I am?

（I see all these people worried about their stock investments. I don't understand. I have won 46 trades this year with only one loser. this market is easy. Why do these people buy stocks the way they do? Maybe people should buy the stocks I am buying and sell when I sell my stocks. I have made

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Why a would a terroist situation affect the stock market?

(I am watching a movie were John travolta hijacked a subway train and some how that means that the stock market will fluxuate.） Answer： Think about how terrorism would affect supply and demand for products and services. If there is strife in the Middle East, it can disrupt supplies of oil

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Can schools make money with the Stock Market?

（Instead of fundraisers, which are only moderately effective, why don't I ever see or hear about (high) schools making money on the stock market? The economy/business teachers in the school can supervise the stocks, since they know the most about this stuff.) Answer: The stock market is risk

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Where should I learn to trade on the stock market?

（I want to eventualy start a little day trading while I'm at work but I really need to learn the basics first. Where is the best place to learn the fundamentals of the stock market and trading?） Answer： While you learn how to trade the stock market, it is important for you to remember, t

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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What is a “point” on the stock market, what does it represent ?

To say the stock market has gone up 100 "points" what are you saying has increased and how is it determined?） Answer ： It means the index has increased by that many points. In the US, the index will be made up of a particular set of listed companies (say the top 500 for the S&P). At

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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How do I invest in the stock market without using a broker?

(I've never invested in the stock market, but would like too. I heard you can buy stocks without a broker. Any info would help） Answer： The way is called a "DRIP" or Dividend ReInvestment Plan. Now in order to get the dividneds to reinvest, you must be an owner of the stock. But, many c

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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How does the stock market work?

（I have started researching the "stock market" and it seems that most people don't have a clear definition or explanation...its like one of those things 'its hard to explain, but you just know what it is'. What is the difference in the DOW, NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, etc? I'm very novi

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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What is the best way to learn how to take advantage of the downturn in the stock market?

（I keep hearing if you have a lot of disposable income, you can get a lot of valuable companies at a discount in the stock market. What are the best resources to use, (classes, books, etc..), to teach me how to find these valuable companies.） Answer ： Educate yourself on investing. You

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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Have all the smart stock market people been watching Cramer for the past hour?

（Is that how you get to be smart about the stock market, by watching Cramer on TV?） Answer： did Cramer ever tell people once over the past year that we were in a bear market did he advise his viewers ever to sell a stock short Cramer is a total idiot the only thing he does is to hype

07.29.2010 | US Market | TonyLiu

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