Anyone making any large investments now?

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  1. crimsonghost747

    crimsonghost747 Senior Investor

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    I highly doubt we will be anywhere as good as last year. Last year was already pretty damn good, especially looking at what the economy is like.
    I've been thinking of using a short on an index (just like you) as a hedge but at the moment I prefer just holding onto my shares and keeping some cash on the side.
     
  2. JR Ewing

    JR Ewing Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I picked up a couple of nibbles today based upon rumored M&A activity and a large buy in FDO by Icahn. Nelson Peltz and John Paulson also have big stakes in it.

    I grabbed about 100 shares of FDO. It's a little high today due to the news of Icahn buying nearly 10%. But it's still nowhere near its 52-week high. If the poison pill kicks in and it gets cheaper, I'll probably buy more.

    http://quotes.morningstar.com/stock/fdo/s?t=fdo


    I grabbed about 50 shares of Dollar General, which was also up pretty big today. Just a nibble. :D

    http://quotes.morningstar.com/stock/dg/s?t=DG
     
  3. crimsonghost747

    crimsonghost747 Senior Investor

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    Grabbed a very small slice of PG yesterday into my buy&hold portfolio. Main reasons are their large selection of different everyday products, good dividend increase history and quite a large share repurchase program. So basically a steady income stock which should do OK even if the stock market takes a plunge.
     
  4. nashvilleshelby

    nashvilleshelby Active Member

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    That sounds awesome. I have learned that the smart investors invest in things that people need. And, things that people will buy over and over again. I hope that it does well!
     
  5. ForceofXero

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    Not as of right now. I don't really see any particular investment that catches my eye.
     
  6. Thejamal

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    The term "large investment" is subjective to whom you're talking to. I don't see any strategy that makes money long-term where you have one big large investment and don't go in on anything else or just very little into anything else. Even if you think you found the "can't lose" company, it's a good idea not to go all-in on it and still balance out your money over different eggs. It's the best way to protect your money and mitigate the risk as much as possible.
     
  7. JaydonTyler

    JaydonTyler Well-Known Member

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    I agree. Chances are that when a "large investment" is being talked about, that person is an amateur investor. The pro's dont have too much variance in their bets, unless they know something extra. Some insider information is a reason to bet big. The only problem with that is, who has inside info?
     
  8. JR Ewing

    JR Ewing Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Not all insider info is illegal.
     
  9. lwhite

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    (Quote) "Given the market has been on the up-streak for a long time, do you still think it has a lot of room to grow for larger investments? I have a feeling there will be a small correction in the summer that will rebound quickly but it seems like nothing can stop the market at this point! One would assume that money supply would begin to dry..."

    Money is a little tight right now. So, I only have one account for investing and I go through my bank to invest. I love it too because they take care of all of the hard work and show you how to do things, just in case you're new at investing. I'll definitely start investing more when the time is right.
     
  10. AlainB

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    As of yet I'm not particularly committing to large investments. There does seem to be a bullish market, but for me there is a lack of general stability so I'd rather spread my investments in smaller parts. Looking at some stocks, such as SunPower makes it almost impossible to resist, however..
     

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