What makes the stock market go up or down?
(Like every second the dow goes up or down. What makes it do that? Can you please explain in simple terms. I am new to the stock market. Thank you very much:)
Answer:
If you’re a rookie in investing or stocks, go to
Open up a portfolio without using real money. You can give yourself as much or as little money to try out the market. The stocks you want to focus on is consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and healthcare. These are DEFENSIVE stocks that will survive through good and bad times. Most of my positions are in these stocks. Some names include 3M, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Exxon Mobil, Walmart, Costco. Everybody’s got to eat and wipe their butts regardless of the state of economy. Many of these companies survived through the Great Depression.
That’s the benefits. You can sleep at night knowing your money is doing well. There are NO guarantees that you won’t lose money. It’s just that these stocks are the best. They pay good dividends too.
Posted: July 29th, 2010 under US Stock Market.
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