Is this the week to invest in the Stock Market?

I can’t afford it but if I could I’d jump on a stock that has lost considerable but looks to be a company that can weather the storm.

then just ride the wave and hope it doesn’t stop until things are back to where they were (or somewhat close) … and if that’s tomorrow then I’d be selling tomorrow but I would wait it out otherwise.

and I’m with Dom about the booze and gambling. people find a way for that stuff.

I’ve lost faith in the entire WallStreet Institution. I “played” the stock market for a few years and learned that I don’t have the stomach for it. I get too nervous when there’s a bad day.. or get to greedy on a good day. I bought high, and then sold low. I know that’s now the way to do it, but that’s just me.

Thankfully, I’ve got to know my own limitations and found other means of investing and getting good returns as well as protecting what I have.

In my opinion, if you want to do well on the stock market (reliably) then it really is a full time job, just in the way that being an affiliate takes a lot of hard work to get good at it.

You also need to love researching stocks, be able to analyse the balance sheets better than the guys on Wall Street (you need an edge over them, or you may as well work with them), you need to have a very cool head and a natural inclination to gamble would be a very bad thing. Above all, it takes patience – very much like being an affiliate, I guess…

Saying that, even with all the ability i the world, when we have a period of volatility and fear like we are experiencing now, it becomes very very tough indeed.

My guess is that buying now represents a gamble. Of course, it could turn out to be a great gamble…

If your looking for the quick buck and willing to watch the markets on a minute by minute basis – this is the best time.

If you bought stocks for a long term investment – hold tight and ride the wave.

“Don’t panic” and have a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster:roflmao:
(hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)