money Stock Market

[Curious]

For those interested in investing in th stock market, I would suggest that you attend the PSE seminars AND read books on it even before you start into it. Many new investors are enamoured by a bull market or a rising market as stories are told of "easy money". Then they find out they bought the wrong stock for the right reason, to make money.

I also suggest that you stay out of the basura stock for starters. Nothing wrong in staying with good issues that have upside potential and know why it has the upside potential. Follow some stocks closely, not more than 10 as a beginner and you will get the feel. Ask a friend why the market did what it did, learn from those that has been burned.

like most things, there is nothing as sure money, even bank deposits have risk of bank going belly up. So in the stock market, there is no sure return, the higher the potential return, the higher the risk ie possible loss.

 

As to investment adviser,that really is a too general description. For the stock market, while there are a few who write newsletter or "provide managed funds", these are only for those that really trust these guys. The safest way is through the bank managed funds or the Investment Fund like PhilEquity ( quite reputable, PD I dont have any dealings with them.)

 

In th stock market the most likely person you will encounter are 'salesmen'. But dont expect any full service and attention to you unless your account is in the tens of millions, specially in these times. That is why it is always best to learn how the market operates, how prices and what makes prices move and the economy in general, its trend and the industries, their trends.

 

 

Equity salesmen, who provide advise do so not for a fee for the commission that they earn in handling your account.

Investment advisers can be independents or financial institutions employees. They basically rely on their past experience and expertise, some painted too rosy. Why they give investment advisory if they can make tons of money for themselves? because they dont have all the money they want to invest. ie they leverage on client's money. I would seriously take an offer of a guaranteed return as they would like disappear in a bear market. Investment in the market what you can afford to lose. Chances are if you are in the good issues, you will not lose it all, maybe 20-30 pct max in a strong market correction.

 

This is a long topic which is why i do suggest seminars for newbies as a start. hope it helps

[cody3318]

For those interested in investing in th stock market, I would suggest that you attend the PSE seminars AND read books on it even before you start into it. Many new investors are enamoured by a bull market or a rising market as stories are told of "easy money". Then they find out they bought the wrong stock for the right reason, to make money.

I also suggest that you stay out of the basura stock for starters. Nothing wrong in staying with good issues that have upside potential and know why it has the upside potential. Follow some stocks closely, not more than 10 as a beginner and you will get the feel. Ask a friend why the market did what it did, learn from those that has been burned.

like most things, there is nothing as sure money, even bank deposits have risk of bank going belly up. So in the stock market, there is no sure return, the higher the potential return, the higher the risk ie possible loss.

 

As to investment adviser,that really is a too general description. For the stock market, while there are a few who write newsletter or "provide managed funds", these are only for those that really trust these guys. The safest way is through the bank managed funds or the Investment Fund like PhilEquity ( quite reputable, PD I dont have any dealings with them.)

 

In th stock market the most likely person you will encounter are 'salesmen'. But dont expect any full service and attention to you unless your account is in the tens of millions, specially in these times. That is why it is always best to learn how the market operates, how prices and what makes prices move and the economy in general, its trend and the industries, their trends.

 

 

Equity salesmen, who provide advise do so not for a fee for the commission that they earn in handling your account.

Investment advisers can be independents or financial institutions employees. They basically rely on their past experience and expertise, some painted too rosy. Why they give investment advisory if they can make tons of money for themselves? because they dont have all the money they want to invest. ie they leverage on client's money. I would seriously take an offer of a guaranteed return as they would like disappear in a bear market. Investment in the market what you can afford to lose. Chances are if you are in the good issues, you will not lose it all, maybe 20-30 pct max in a strong market correction.

 

This is a long topic which is why i do suggest seminars for newbies as a start. hope it helps

 

 

thanks for the info., i just wanted to mention this, regardless if its a blue chip or basura stocks the stock market is a crap shoot / gambling. in fact i bought basura stocks that made a lot of money for me in the past, case in point bw. i lost as well with blue chips ie ayala corp., metrobank to name a few..... he he he. anyway your right for starters/newbies they need to get up to speed prior to jumping in and spending their hard earned money. just my two cents worth

Edited November 28, 2010 by cody3318

[godfatherayita]

Call me a noob ..but I'm just starting trading in citiseconline ..

I'm just wondering whats the difference between the BID AND ASK button

If you buy some stocks ..and what would be more advantageous for me ? Thanks

[Guest Serenity12]

Call me a noob ..but I'm just starting trading in citiseconline ..

I'm just wondering whats the difference between the BID AND ASK button

If you buy some stocks ..and what would be more advantageous for me ? Thanks

 

bid is the buying price. this is the price buyers are willing to pay for a certain stock.

 

ask ( or offer) is the selling price. this is the price the sellers are willing to sell their stock for.

 

a done transaction is when the buyer and seller meets the agreed price. either the seller is willing to match the bid or the buyer is willing to match the offer. obviously, as a buyer, what is more advantageous to you is if the seller is willing to match your price which should be lower than his selling price.

 

hope that helps.

[swami]

For those interested in investing in th stock market, I would suggest that you attend the PSE seminars AND read books on it even before you start into it. Many new investors are enamoured by a bull market or a rising market as stories are told of "easy money". Then they find out they bought the wrong stock for the right reason, to make money.

I also suggest that you stay out of the basura stock for starters. Nothing wrong in staying with good issues that have upside potential and know why it has the upside potential. Follow some stocks closely, not more than 10 as a beginner and you will get the feel. Ask a friend why the market did what it did, learn from those that has been burned.

like most things, there is nothing as sure money, even bank deposits have risk of bank going belly up. So in the stock market, there is no sure return, the higher the potential return, the higher the risk ie possible loss.

 

As to investment adviser,that really is a too general description. For the stock market, while there are a few who write newsletter or "provide managed funds", these are only for those that really trust these guys. The safest way is through the bank managed funds or the Investment Fund like PhilEquity ( quite reputable, PD I dont have any dealings with them.)

 

In th stock market the most likely person you will encounter are 'salesmen'. But dont expect any full service and attention to you unless your account is in the tens of millions, specially in these times. That is why it is always best to learn how the market operates, how prices and what makes prices move and the economy in general, its trend and the industries, their trends.

 

 

Equity salesmen, who provide advise do so not for a fee for the commission that they earn in handling your account.

Investment advisers can be independents or financial institutions employees. They basically rely on their past experience and expertise, some painted too rosy. Why they give investment advisory if they can make tons of money for themselves? because they dont have all the money they want to invest. ie they leverage on client's money. I would seriously take an offer of a guaranteed return as they would like disappear in a bear market. Investment in the market what you can afford to lose. Chances are if you are in the good issues, you will not lose it all, maybe 20-30 pct max in a strong market correction.

 

This is a long topic which is why i do suggest seminars for newbies as a start. hope it helps

 

 

 

Thanks for your advice sir. Any books you may recommend? As regards the seminar, are you referring to PSE Certified Securities Specialist course?

[cody3318]

any news on metrobank? the past two weeks the stock has been on a rollercoaster ride.

[cody3318]

does anybody have a list of the mining companies that dig for nickel? fyi, i just made a killing with metrobank, i don't know how long the wave/play will be. thanks

 

 

[gherome]

as my first year of trading concludes. my YTD net loss is at 3.6% (bull market and all, really found it hard to climb from 20% down mid-year. LOL!). hopefully I could build on the learnings from this year to be better at this craft in the succeeding years to come.

 

my current portfolio is dominated by DGTL (@22% of my portfolio), EDC @17%, ICT @ 15%, and AT @13%. I'm planning to add to my SMC position - when it retraces back a bit.

 

happy new year y'all! happy trading/investing

[smart-ass]

san miguel purefoods stock offering.. 1000/share .. 50 boardlot... GOOD OR BAD?

[Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14]

I'm anticipating a bearish PSE this year, especially with PNoy at the helm.

 

So I'd advice my fellow investors to be more cautious in buying stocks..Personally I'd prefer Mining, Financials and Telecoms.

 

And be VERY CAUTIOUS investing in the Property sector.

[Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14]

any news on metrobank? the past two weeks the stock has been on a rollercoaster ride.

 

I'd prefer UBP and RCB, for almost the same stock price.

Edited February 15, 2011 by Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14

[Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14]

san miguel purefoods stock offering.. 1000/share .. 50 boardlot... GOOD OR BAD?

 

GOOD

[basiliatan]

ANY COMMENTS ON JG SUMMIT, IS IT A GOOD BUY or GOOD BYE ?? HAS BEEN TRADING FROM p19 to p19.50 THE WHOLE MONTH .. NOT MUCH MOVEMENT ..

[smart-ass]

ANY COMMENTS ON JG SUMMIT, IS IT A GOOD BUY or GOOD BYE ?? HAS BEEN TRADING FROM p19 to p19.50 THE WHOLE MONTH .. NOT MUCH MOVEMENT ..

sideways movement.. maybe a correction, consolidation..

[smart-ass]

I'm anticipating a bearish PSE this year, especially with PNoy at the helm.

 

So I'd advice my fellow investors to be more cautious in buying stocks..Personally I'd prefer Mining, Financials and Telecoms.

 

And be VERY CAUTIOUS investing in the Property sector.

thanks sa advice sa san miguel Purefoods.. growing fear that interest rates would go up.. tama po caution sa property sector.. HOW ABOUT AGI sir?? alliance global?