It's interesting to look back on people who invested in IBM, Microsoft, Compaq, Dell, Yahoo!, etc. at the right time and made a fortune ... all because they got in at the right time - EARLY. I'm curious what stocks (or sectors really) you guys think are the "future", or "next big thing". HD television seems to be a big wave, but that seems to be played out or it's unclear to me who will make out like bandits in that. I still think the "media room" in American homes is going to become more commonplace, but that doesn't sound like a growth stock potential. You still would think biomedical firms have a lot of room for explosive growth given how many illnesses and diseases we still have to conquer and the type of advances they are making, though that sector boomed earlier. It's funny... you look back at like 1991, 1996 or any year and say, "If only I had seen that coming". In 10 years you could look back at 2005 and say, "If only I had seen that coming"
Gizmondo or TGTL If it works... More to the point, whomever emerges from the "war for your pocket" is a good investment. Soon everyone will have a Cell phone/camera/game system/movie player/mp3 player/PDA/GPS mapping/Mobile Internet/Satelilte Radio/Satelite TV etc....it will be part of everyone's daily lives. Whomever emerges as the first to do all these features at a quality standard will establish themselves as the product to have, it is the next big thing. HDTV is an improvement on television, but it is something that everyone already has, there is not one company that controls it. The battle for the pocket is where it is at. DD
At around $6.00 a share I would buy Sirus Satallite radio stock because I think it's going to be just like cable tv. At first people thought it was crazy to pay money for tv, but now just about everybody has it in their house. Once people get used to commercial free radio I think it will be the norm it cars.
I got in early and out at just the right time on Krispy Kreme! Did pretty well. But as far as the future? I'm stil looking...
My problem with Sirius is will XM Radio own that market? Or will they merge, which is a rumor too. It is interesting ... read somewhere recently they expect to make more next year when Stern moves to them (though don't know much about it). That's impressive... good job. Hard to believe that stock has gone from $50 to $7-8. I wonder if bankruptcy is in their future. Damn good donuts though!
I think Sirius might have a problem lining up certain investors with David Stern on board. Remember when Disney lost some investors 'cause they had a movie with a bad word in it?
unmanned aerial vehicles, and robotics in general I can see a small company making cheap, disposable UAV's by the thousands that can supplement/replace traditional warfighting machines no training, no benefits, you don't have to rescue them if they crash they will be a necessity in the near future, the newest F-15C's (primary air defense fighter) were last made in 1988... they are complex, expensive to maintain and have been used extensively.. you get x number of hours out of them before they start fail and become "hanger queens" the F/A-22 that is supposed to replace it is a marvel, but we're only going to build 160 of them to replace about a thousand F-15's the F-22 imo can fight and win even when vastly outnumbered, but with only 160 of them, they simply won't be able to keep enough in the air to accomplish the tasks the airforce is asked to do the cheapest solution, and the one that will be forced upon us, will be swarms of UAV's... possibly drone ships replacing the almighty carriers... hell maybe even drone launching submarines
Was very lucky! An uncle gave me a graduation gift for college of 100 shares In 1999. He's a smart man
Sirius and XM It is believed both will merge into one company. This could mean a hell of a lot for product offerings, consolidated services, etc. . I know Sirius is counting on drawing in Howard Stern listeners to increase subscriptions. If these companies do merge, then this could be big for satellite radio and for the stock price. It's a gamble(as they may not merge) but this could be a winner. I'm thinking about buying some just in case. Honestly, I have no idea. It's not just a matter of knowing when to get in but when to get out. Take Rambus for example. They make computer memory. Well, they had signed exclusive deals with Intel to use Rambus RDRAM memory modules only for a bit there and they had a deal in place where they were paid commissions due to some memory patents on ideas they basically stole from the memory makers consortium conference(which I think these patents may have been struck down later). Anyway, their stock took off to unbelievable prices which was a 400-450% increase but, later, reality came pouring back and it plummeted. Intel went away from their chipsets only supporting RDRAM. DDR SDRAM kind of took off. I guess if you got in before the explosion and got out when it peaked...you had it made there. There are so many of those "wish I would have done that" scenarios.
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What is the easiest way to buy some stock in one specific company, for a complete idiot when it comes to this stuff. The only investing I've ever done is in my 401k, which only gives the options to invest in various funds. I was wondering how I would go about just getting in on specific stocks? And is it a waste of time to invest just a small amount?
Just realize that investing in one stock is gambling. I prefer Vegas for those ventures. If you want to buy a stock, it's as easy as buying diapers these days. Go to e-trade/TD waterhouse, etc., and follow the instructions.
The best investment you can make is to pay off your high interest debt. If you owe money on anything that is not tax deductable, and/or appreciating in value (your house basically) you will do better financially by paying those off than you will ever do investing in stocks and bonds.
I dropped out of college in the early 90's to get into the Internet boom (and to help my parents out after my dad's heart attack). I saw the Internet boom coming especially with Java in the mid-90's. I just didn't know it would be this large. I never saw the telecom/wireless boom coming. Then making money from around 1998 to 2001 or so was like throwing darts at a stadium-sized bullseye from 5 feet - you just had to have the guts to put money into it and the ability to say "that's it, I'm done" when things started going down. I'm thinking about getting into biotech now, but it's such a wild ride. Apple has been a ridiculous stock for me - possibly the best one of the last couple years (cost basis of something like $17-$20 per share). I've also bought some foreign stocks, because let's face it, they're growing overseas, too (India, China, etc.).
Why can't I just buy stock at the grocery store? Like on a gift card. That seems like a natural progression to me. Is there anything preventing that. More people would buy stock if it was more available to the average joe. things I see taking off: Lighter Scuba diving aparatus Hand held best price finders Clone management software Price finding web sites for meeting planners
