US Stock Markets?
I think regardless of risk people have no where else to put the money!
Loose monetary policy has set interest rate return on "safe" money at or below inflation levels, so even though the market is over priced where the heck else can you put money.
I think millions of Americans are in the same boat, contributing to Roth, 401K, IRA, Etc. but nowhere else to stash it but the stock market, I think that is the driver or the market more than any fundamentals.
Not sure it can tank anymore because too many investors are fully invested through retirement plans, as too big to fail it would destroy the US economy if the market tanked.
Loose monetary policy has set interest rate return on "safe" money at or below inflation levels, so even though the market is over priced where the heck else can you put money.
I think millions of Americans are in the same boat, contributing to Roth, 401K, IRA, Etc. but nowhere else to stash it but the stock market, I think that is the driver or the market more than any fundamentals.
Not sure it can tank anymore because too many investors are fully invested through retirement plans, as too big to fail it would destroy the US economy if the market tanked.
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How about taking a position in the precious metals market? 0 -
Over the years I have watched corporations and CEO's take huge amounts of money while doleing out medicore dividends to us investors.
They are very devious about how to increase their take before running the company into the ground.
If I sound bitter, its only because I Am.
I invested in United Airlines. Then with their bankruptcy in 2006 I lost every penny.
Not 10 cents on the dollar--not a discount on future flights--not a discount on future stocks--not a bag of peanuts. Just the finger. Yet they issued new stocks.
F United Airlines!0 -
Stocks and stock funds are historically where one puts money for maximum growth.
Bonds and bond funds provide a reduced return with much less risk.
Gold, Silver, and Real Estate will fluctuate, but are typically a good hedge against inflation.
Cash is stable, but loses value every year.
A mix of the above, the ratio adjusted based upon how long until one plans on dying, is the best approach.0 -
I just reduced my stock holdings and increased bond holdings. Muni bonds are still looking good. 0 -
This right here,^^^^^^^^^^^^Don McManus wrote:Stocks and stock funds are historically where one puts money for maximum growth.
Bonds and bond funds provide a reduced return with much less risk.
Gold, Silver, and Real Estate will fluctuate, but are typically a good hedge against inflation.
Cash is stable, but loses value every year.
A mix of the above, the ratio adjusted based upon how long until one plans on dying, is the best approach.0 -
I bought a boatload of silver 10 or so years ago. The price was ~$15-16 per ounce back then. Hasn't done me much good...victorj19 wrote:How about taking a position in the precious metals market?
I also bought a couple ounces of gold at $800-900. That's done better, but I don't own enough for it to make that big of a difference.0 -
I put my spare change into metals. Stainless steel. Blued Steel. Bit of walnut. Winchester, Remington, S&W.
91/30s, K31s, 03A3s. The odd SKS, SMLE and K98 here and there.
Damn sure better rate of return than I can get from a CD or savings account.
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11b6r wrote:I put my spare change into metals. Stainless steel. Blued Steel. Bit of walnut. Winchester, Remington, S&W.
91/30s, K31s, 03A3s. The odd SKS, SMLE and K98 here and there.
Damn sure better rate of return than I can get from a CD or savings account.
I am in the same position right now, but am wondering what will happen as us baby boomers become part of the that great collection in the sky.
Will our children and grandchildren retain an interest in 1900's military weaponry, or will it become become more curiosity than collectible?0 -
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I have been studying people that come in my two favorite gun shops. Plus, the owner of one of them he is letting his son take the reins in less than a year. I am afraid the "collectables" of yesteryear will become a curiosity of not much value to the millennials. The son stated after me and my buddy pass, that the old guns to him will become less of value in trade. Simply because we usually end up with what they get on trade. Most of the customers in both shops say 90% are just interested in "todays" market of firearms. Pretty wood is not a factor to them like to me. Just my onion, right or wrong but the "old guns" will become uninteresting..Don McManus wrote:11b6r wrote:I put my spare change into metals. Stainless steel. Blued Steel. Bit of walnut. Winchester, Remington, S&W.
91/30s, K31s, 03A3s. The odd SKS, SMLE and K98 here and there.
Damn sure better rate of return than I can get from a CD or savings account.
I am in the same position right now, but am wondering what will happen as us baby boomers become part of the that great collection in the sky.
Will our children and grandchildren retain an interest in 1900's military weaponry, or will it become become more curiosity than collectible?0
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