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| Subject | Date Asked |
| stocks | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in see what the stock markets are all about, what kind of stocks are good to invest ... A: You should consider a mutual fund. There you can buy into a mutual fund for about $100 per month. To ... | |
| need to ask | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem , I m (electronics & communication) engineering graduate , but all my interests ... A: Go to our website of http://www.mrinetwork.com and see the positions section. Search by keyword and ... | |
| Career question | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr de Beauchamp, I am a 17 year old to-be senior in high school. Currently I am learning to invest ... A: Obtaining a core degree in business is a good start. I would recommend that you check with a local ... | |
| hello sir | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: i want to ask some questions about investing when i asked a broker he told me that at my investing ... A: I recommend that you go to the local library. Check out the Valueline and Morningstar books. These ... | |
| need to ask | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I have lot of information & knowledge in the follwing field (business mangament - marketing - ... A: You might attempt the certified financial planner program. You would be able to find them online or ... | |
| Kid wanting to start investing | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: de Beauchamp, I am an 18 year-old with absolutely no experience in investing or money matters ... A: No short term ways to get this done. You would be best to go to the local library. There is a couple ... | |
| S&P 500 | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I am aware that when a company is added to the S&P 500. It’s price can be driven up. I would like ... A: There does not appear to be any good solid proof of this. It is not a fact. Mostly the cause of this ... | |
| investing | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm currently looking into investing some money. I keep reading about IRA's, mutal funds, etc... ... A: You will probably find a Morningstar book in the local library. A local broker dealer or college ... | |
| Future financial advisor | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I am currently a junior at CSU Channel Islands in the process of getting my Masters in Business ... A: Stay safe and liquid for now. Keep your money out of the market, since I think we are not going to ... | |
| College Student Interested in Investing | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: Beauchamp, My name is Tim and I'm a Junior at the University of South Alabama majoring in History ... A: You might try reading through the large Morningstar mutual fund book at the local library? This is ... | |
| The Stock Market . . . | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I am on SSDI, cannot save any money due to the cost of living. I roughly get $1400.00 a month and ... A: You can allow the US Savings Bond HH to just about any schedule for maturity and income flow. There ... | |
| The Stock Market . . . | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I am on SSDI, cannot save any money due to the cost of living. I roughly get $1400.00 a month and ... A: Not a good idea for several reasons. I have never recommended stock to anyone, unless they can ... | |
| Investing | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing small painting contracts. I get paid fairly substantial checks<(at least by my yardstick), ... A: There are several large books in the public library near you. One is Valueline, and the other is ... | |
| need to ask | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: whats your opinion about freelancing , i have a lot of knowledge in buisness want to exploit it ... A: http://www.freelancewriting.com/careercenter.php This is a good site. I would also recommend the ... | |
| ask about | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: you given me before two links to help me evaluate my interests collegepartnership.com after ... A: http://mrinetworks.com is important for you to study. This will give you the job tittle and the ... | |
| ask about | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: i hope you check this link thats was offered to me & i scaring from fraud in same time i didnt ... A: Very few people should be involved with stocks at any level. I suggest that you go to the public ... | |
| Incorporating | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: I'll probably be investing in a brand new venture soon. If a substantial amount of money were to be ... A: Go to http://www.eastbiz.com since this group has a full range of incorporation. Most people ... | |
| Silver | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I purchases $8,000 worth of Silver bullion in early 80's. The price at the time was $6.29 oz. ... A: I sold all my gold and silver after waiting 20 years. I now realize that this was not a good ... | |
| Dow Jones Ind Avg | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find about the theory that the Dow Jones Industrial Avg (DJIA) has averaged 9% a year ... A: http://www.stockmarkettiming.com/historical-charts.html This is a good site. For the period since ... | |
| any ideas??? | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: oaky im 18 and start college next fall. im contemplating being a stockbroker but im not sure if i ... A: You do not need a degree to be a stockbroker. You need to demonstrate commission sales, and know ... | |
| low risk investment options for $4000 | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I recently sold my house and paid off all of my debt with the profit. I have about $4000 left and ... A: Simple savings account in the bank is best. You might try money market funds at the bank also. You ... | |
| need to determine | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: how can i obtain informations about investing abroad regulations ? if you know can you give me a ... A: http://www.ibb.ubs.com/Governments/foreign_exchange.shtml You will need to understand that there ... | |
| need to ask | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: i was studied some business issues (self studies) for 3 years till now in ... A: http://collegepartnership.com has a program to evaluate the interests and knowledge of people. They ... | |
| How do I invest my money? | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I have five hundred dollars that I would like to invest in something and I have no idea how to ... A: Go to a local bank and invest in US Savings bonds. They can be purchased in small amounts and ... | |
| investing | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: I am 19 years of age and i would like to know what investments have the fastest overseas returns for ... A: Only way to do this is a mutual fund. I suggest that you go to the local library and read through ... | |
| start up | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: Dr. de Beauchamp: Can you help me? I am a person who is disabled and can do very little. I am ... A: I would stay away from stocks, and investing. Simply too much risk for you, and anyone else right ... | |
| bonds vs cd | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: a family member has generously given me money to handle for my 2 year old son (to start a college ... A: You know, I would take this into a local bank. You can buy US Savings Bonds there, and defer the ... | |
| EQUITY | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: i'm new to the stock market. is there a EQUITY GROWTH fund that i can buy into? my 401K through home ... A: I would recommend that you first look to see what is approved at Home Depot, from a funds ... | |
| need to know | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: there is someone told me " Every investor is different, so your first goal should be to learn how ... A: I recommend that you go to the public library. Check out the Valueline and the Morningstar and read ... | |
| investing | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: how are You Joseph. My sister Is interested in investing, she want's to make her money grow but she ... A: Best method is go down to the local library. Look over the books called Morningstar and Valueline. ... | |
| HELP | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I'M ALMOST 21 YEARS OLD. I NEED TO START INVESTING MY MONEY INTO SOMETHING WORTHWHILE. I'M JUST NOT ... A: http://www.morningstar.com/ I would recommend that you go to this site. There is much material up ... | |
| Beginning Investing | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been playing with the idea to buy some stocks that our family likes, such as ... A: Any broker dealer would be happy to take your business and buy you these stocks. They make ... | |
| Investing | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Beacuchamp. Its nice to know that there are people that exist volunteering their time...this is ... A: I do not recommend stocks for you, and for most people. I recommend a good mutual fund, and there ... | |
| Dr Steve Sjuggerud | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: My elderly parent has recieved and invitation to receive Dr Sjuggerrud's newletter "True Wealth". ... A: I would not purchase this material. I would go to the local library and read through Valueline and ... | |
| Investing in Stocks | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in the stocks as an investment. How would I go about doing this and in what? How ... A: I would recommend that you go to the local library. Look up a large book that is called Morningstar. ... | |
| What can I do? | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: I am 12 years old and I have decided to try and become an investor. Please tell me what and how I ... A: You should stick to mutual funds only. Do not do any stocks. You could go to the public library and ... | |
| need help | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: i want to invest in stock but unfortuntly my countrey stocks is too bad caz the big tycoons control ... A: Go to the local library, and read on this topic in Morningstar. This book is over a thousand pages, ... | |
| need to ask | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: brokerpower.com this website you gave it to me when i was asked you about source of e-learning ... A: A. Unconditional Distributions (s) Bachelier, L., 1900, "Theorie de la Speculation," Annales de ... | |
| IBM & Cost Basis | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: Sir: I am seeking a(n) (online) calculator that will give me an approximation on what my cost basis ... A: You are best to send the facts to IBM and let them figure this out. A business analyst calculator ... | |
| need to ask | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: can you suggest me an economic basics book for newibies & beginner which has zero experience in ... A: Basic Economics: A Citizens Guide to the Economy, Revised and Expanded (Hardcover) by Thomas Sowell ... | |
| need to ask | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: i want to make export company or project & i have to make BPLAN for it but the problem i faced is ... A: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ (GS): EXPD) Continental 1015 3rd Ave., 12th ... | |
| any ideas on people starting out | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: So, I am 27 and in the past year I have been reading personal finance books. I would like to say ... A: I would go with US savings bonds in a bank. You can buy those for $25 or more. They are not taxed, ... | |
| transaction volume | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Joseph The transaction volume only indicates number of stocks changed hands. Where can I find ... A: Find a local broker dealer that you trust. They can print out the large blocks of stocks for the ... | |
| beginner invester | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: What would be the very first step in learning about investments and how and where I should invest my ... A: Go to the local library and go through the Morningstar book. This is about mutual funds, and a free ... | |
| Beginner Investing | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: Joseph thanks for the information and clarification. Now I am wondering if you would recommend me ... A: I would send you to the local library and read over the Morningstar book. This will help you ... | |
| Beginner Investing | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: Joseph, I have just graduated with my Bachelor for less than half a year. I have planned to take my ... A: You might go to the local library and look over for free the Valueline and Morningstar. This are ... | |
| researching company | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: As a part time investor, how do I do research on certain companies? I occasionally read ... A: Basic rule: Order up all the financials from a company. This can be seen on http://hoovers.com and ... | |
| Starting early | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I had a question about early investments. I am 20 yrs old, not in college, working in the corporate ... A: For free information, go to the local public library and look through the Morningstar book. It ... | |
| good to way to learn? | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend are looking to start investing but we're so new to this we don't even understand ... A: In this particular 10-k and annual report: Warren only missed beating the market 10 times since ... | |
| Rolling an Edward Jones IRA. to a TD Ameritrade IRA | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Two years ago I rolled my 401K into an Edward Jones IRA. I am in the Van Kampen family of funds. I ... A: Load is not as important as you are looking over. You should go to the local library and pull out ... | |
| good to way to learn? | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend are looking to start investing but we're so new to this we don't even understand ... A: Go to the local library. Find the book on mutual funds called Morningstar. It is well over 1000 ... | |
| Inflation | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Paul volker raised interest rates to over 20% back in 1980. This was to fight inflation. Why then ... A: You appear to be a wee off on the cycle. Interest rates were increased to head off the rising prices ... | |
| Investing software | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: I have some mutual funds for retirement that seem to be doing very well. But now I would like to ... A: Stick with the mutual funds. They work much better. You might want to look up Moringstar at the ... | |
| Investing in College or other for our 6 mos daughter | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: We have a 6 month old daughter and would like to start an investment for her college or future. ... A: US Savings bonds obtained from a local bank is the best. They accumlate tax free and pay around ... | |
| investing | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: ...anyway i want to ask you another question....what do you think of the EURO and the GB ... A: I would look at the pound, since this is more focused on the interest rates, rather than the ... | |
| yahoo finance -financial part | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: Joseph de Beauchamp' Thank you in advance for your response! Have been reading as much as I can ... A: I never use yahoo, too many errors. I use http://www.hoovers.com and have all the documents ... | |
| investing while i am away!! | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: Beauchamp I seem to be on the fence with this one! The job i am going to be taking forces me to be ... A: John, I would go to the local library and dig out the Morningstar book. Select a good mutual fund ... | |
| MERGING COMPANIES | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I own stock in a oil company (ndol.pk)I bought about three months ago.About two months ago a private ... A: http:www.nordoil.com does not give enough information to make this investment. It appears to be run ... | |
| Beginning Investment | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I am a twenty five year old who is looking to invest with very little money. I do not know where to ... A: Waguele, Usually the best is to go to the public library. This is free. Read all of the Valueline ... | |
| buying bullion | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me about buying E-Bullion ? Some friends are getting into this and from what I"ve read ... A: John, Sorry but this is too good to be true. Tell your friends that they are being scammed. Tell ... | |
| need to ask | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: 3 field want to gain expereince in them & i have a plan to apply in each ,,but i didnt know from ... A: YYY, I do not understand your question. If you wish to work in a stock trading floor, you need to ... | |
| need to know | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: i have an information stucked in my mind want you said to me is it correct or not ? thats it " i ... A: Jackie, Let us start with free information. Go to the public librray in your area. Look up ... | |
| BUYING-BACK | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: Dr. de Beauchamp: I have sold a number of stocks and mutual funds in the last few days, either to ... A: I never technically traded, and do not recommend this on mutual funds. No proof shows that this ... | |
| ROI Metrics | 6/9/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp, I do cost and economic work for the Air Force in the Pentagon and have ... A: I would use the WACC formula that you should have in a textbook in your MBA program. I pasted it ... | |
| stock gift was half of what i expected | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I was employed by a large company that paid for our tuition for college. After graduation, i was ... A: You should obtain their information, what you started with on an agreement. It might be that you did ... | |
| Tax lien certificates | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know about the pros and cons about investing in tax lien certificates. Thank you. ... A: State gets all the interest and the penalties, not the lien holder. The person owning the ... | |
| A few beginning Qs | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a beginning investor (just 18) and I'm trying to get my feet wet in investing so I'll have ... A: I never recommend anyone buy single stocks, unless they have the funds to purchase more than 10 ... | |
| need to know | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: is it is a condition to have experience for 5-10 years range to enter a field as ... A: Subjective opinions--you can enter the business with no experience or education. Actually, your ... | |
| Trading the same stock | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: Is there a limit on how many times in one day that you can buy and sell the same stock? A: There is no limit on how many times. Usually persons that do this loose their money, however. I ... | |
| IRR for my investments | 4/22/2006 |
| Q: For the past 6 months I've been investing using a technical analysis method. During this time ... A: Eddie, You could work out each block of money on excel spreadsheet, and for each time. I would use ... | |
| investment in property | 4/1/2006 |
| Q: What is the nature of risk in property investment? How can it be minimised? And How can it be ... A: Variation is the standard way to calculate risk. Variation does not work with real estate. No ... | |
| making money | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: I am a soilder in the United States Army. I am currently investing through a program call Thrift ... A: Felix, Your human resources department probably have a list of approved funds. I would look over ... | |
| need to know | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: you told me if i want to be milionaire in 5-6 years i must have a capital 500.000 $ to start thats ... A: Most stockbrokers would tell you that penny stocks do not make money. You even have to sign ... | |
| ira | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: I am a married 55 year old professional, my house is worth 180k and paid for, I have about 80k in ... A: Steve, There is not IRA trustee that will allow this investment into houses. It is because of the ... | |
| need to know | 3/15/2006 |
| Q: you told me if i want to be milionaire in 5-6 years i must have a capital 500.000 $ to start thats ... A: Jac, To assume a greater return than 7% is not smart. You need this amount over the 6 year period ... | |
| hello sir i m 22 year &... | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: i m 22 year & i have a plan to be milionaire in 5 to 6 years is that able ? many people depressed ... A: Time and money: very simple. You need $500,000 for doubling this money during this time zone. If you ... | |
| Making money | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: I can play with up to $10K at the moment. Is there a way to generate this kind of cash a week with ... A: You can not rely on this type of investing. Trading simply does not work. I would suggest going to ... | |
| need to know | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: yes i found many websites have the stock marketing game but before i browsing them i want to ask ... A: It is not an expert game. It is only a game and just to help people learn the stock and bond ... | |
| Horizontal (Trend) Analysis | 3/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a question about what is known as trend analysis on financial statements, often intertwined ... A: Matthew, Trouble with formula: past performance is no projectin of the future. You simply have a ... | |
| ------------------------- ... | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: is there any international competition made for youth which encourge youth ideas & enhance it with ... A: Jack, The stock market game might be out there, and I have not seen this for years. You might ... | |
| best rate for currency exchange | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: There doesn't seem to be an expert listed who specializes in this field, so I will try you,Dr. de ... A: Best way would be to keep checking accounts on both sides of the border, and then transfer funds to ... | |
| reading income statements | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: How does the income statement account for interest accrual then? For example, it's possible for ... A: An accounting method that measures the performance and position of a company by recognizing economic ... | |
| Getting Started in Sock | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: How are you? I have a basic question and would be sincerely greatful for any information. I am very ... A: Corina, I would recommend that you go to the local library and pull out the Valueline. I also think ... | |
| hi | 1/2/2006 |
| Q: i have tried this method while learning to trade emini futures and it works for me so i was ... A: Sorry, but after 32 years of employment in the industry, and 20 plus years of being a professor, I ... | |
| Buying stock | 12/30/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in starting to invest money in the stock market. Should I use an online trading ... A: Nick, I think you should start by going to the public library and pulling out Valueline. Read this ... | |
| Stocks for novice | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: I am new to the stock market and have never owned any stocks. I am 42 and I have to start thinking ... A: Richard, Go to the public library and pull out Morningstar. I would recommend just start with a ... | |
| Rise in Stock Values | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I first became interested in investing in stocks and shares in the 1980’s, BT British Gas etc. but ... A: Nikkei is probably going to be flat the next 6 months. You are correct. The company does not ... | |
| investing | 12/13/2005 |
| Q: im 26 and in debt (colleg loans) and I really want to start investing but just dont know where to ... A: Starting with a simple mutual fund is best. Go to the local library and read Morningstar. Not much ... | |
| Stocks | 12/7/2005 |
| Q: Can you purchase stock in a company that is in bankrupcy? If so, what happens to that stock upon the ... A: Robert, Yes, you can always buy stocks that trade. Some BK companies go through complete ... | |
| Investments for daughter | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: Like most people I was sorely prepared for the costs of college now that my daughter is ... A: Jack, A good mutual fund that you could select from Morningstar at the public library would be in ... | |
| 17 year old thinking about investing | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a senior in high school and I'm starting to get an interest in investing. I've got ... A: Dan, I recommend a good mutual fund. You might want to go to the local library and look up ... | |
| Stock Market | 11/19/2005 |
| Q: My name is John, I am 32 and a beginner investor. I have recently been trying to figure out some of ... A: I do not know what is meant by the ttm either. The rest is easy to understand --price divided by ... | |
| technical analysis | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: could u give me names of some of the best books on technical analysis for advanced users thanks ... A: Shekhar, I have looked over technical analysis for 30 years. It does not work. I have no belief in ... | |
| Where and how to start investing? | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: I am a graduate student in my first year in optometry school. I have always struggled with money ... A: I do better with one question at a time. Save your money in the bank until you have 6 months living ... | |
| SEC | 10/28/2005 |
| Q: My question asks how do you avoid being under the jurisdiction of the US Securities and Exchange ... A: Do not sell stocks. Just bring in the money on a note or loan basis. You could make partnerships ... | |
| Wash sale | 10/15/2005 |
| Q: I am new in the investment business and I discovered the wash sale concept that I am trying to ... A: J, You lost $4 dollars on the sale, then you have gained back on the re-purchase $3 dollars, and ... | |
| How to make money? | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: My first property that I bought was a two family property in the city of Fall River Massachusetts. ... A: Michael, If you read some, you will find even Allan Greenspan warning about the real estate bubble. ... | |
| stock | 10/1/2005 |
| Q: What is initial public offerings &fiscal public offerings.How the stock exchange should assess the ... A: Aravind, IPOs are the first offering of stock into the stock market. There is a fundamental horizon ... | |
| investment | 9/30/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Beauchamp a couple of years ago my wife and I were given an investment tip by her sister about ... A: Mike, Many private companies should remain private. I usually recommend for companies to stay ... | |
| Diversification | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: I'm a long-term investor and invest primarily in mutual funds. I'm wondering if there is a rule of ... A: One general fund should be fine. You should stick to one fund group to make your breakpoints. ... | |
| beginner | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: I am a 100% beginner. I have never invested before and would like to know how to start online. Do I ... A: Go to your public library, and read Valueline and Morningstar. This is free and good education. Go ... | |
| Taxes on investments for non-U.S. citizen | 9/9/2005 |
| Q: Joseph de Beauchamp Yes, my address is outside of US. However, I read somewhere that all brokerage ... A: Yuri, If you are required to complete USA income form, there is a spot where it asks you about ... | |
| How do you learn to become an investor | 9/6/2005 |
| Q: What does a person need to do to learn investing? Is it college courses, study every book you can ... A: Michael, You might try the http://ibrokerpower.com site. There is some training there. At ... | |
| investing | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: I just recently retired and I've received the lump sum of my retirement money. I can't access it w/o ... A: Gloria, If you mean the IRA penalty, you can start to pull monthly income off without penalty. If ... | |
| de-listing | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: -Where on the net can I check "pink sheets" (I assume the pink sheets are where so called penny ... A: Go to http://www.pinksheets.com and look up the symbol. You can find out the price and the trading ... | |
| de-listing | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: What dies it mean to me (a stockholder) if my stock is de-listed? Is the stock worth anything after ... A: Bill, They stop trading on the NASDQ. They have to go through a great deal to re-list. Usually this ... | |
| S&P vs. AGG | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: Beauchamp, I am a 18-year old boy who would like to invest some of my savings in the market for ... A: I think you should leave the money in stock equity funds for your time horizon. I see bond funds not ... | |
| Multi-level Marketing (MLM) | 8/2/2005 |
| Q: Sir, i guess you already know what is MLM all about. Basically MLM is also known as direct ... A: Lokman, I never managed money for a MLM. Take a look at their tax returns. I have not found a high ... | |
| The Small Investor | 8/1/2005 |
| Q: After reading about a trading maneuver by the good guys in a suspense novel, I set down the book ... A: Rick, With 30 years plus in this business, short term and trading does not work. I could only ... | |
| profit margin vs. gross margin vs. oper margin | 7/31/2005 |
| Q: I am a beginning investor. I would like to know the difference between profit margins, gross ... A: Mark, You appear to be correct. There are a number of ways to hit this percentage. Profit margin ... | |
| halted stock | 7/22/2005 |
| Q: A stock I own had trading halted today. Why would they do that and what does that mean to me as an ... A: Bill, They do not have to give a reason. This also means that all emails and communications are ... | |
| Pixar stock | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: Well, I am interested in investing in some steady stock for the long haul, and have always ... A: Earnings Estimates Last Updated: July 16, 2005 Period Period End Mean EPS # of Estimates Year Ago ... | |
| Pixar stock | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: Would this be a good time to invest in Pixar stock? It appears to be dropping. I've been following ... A: Based on discussions with distribution partner Walt Disney Co. (DIS: news) and information from ... | |
| GM | 7/12/2005 |
| Q: I've have heard that GM is close to going bankrupt. I guessing on this but wondered if it might ... A: A few others have followed your logic. The stock is off the $27 dollar low and up. You might want to ... | |
| Just Started | 7/12/2005 |
| Q: Deauchamp, I just recently graduated collge with a focus in bot accounting and finance. So I am ... A: Steve, I will give a look into this. You will not like what you hear from me. 1. I never ... | |
| Investing in international banks | 7/11/2005 |
| Q: Aloha, I have been told by some collegues that I should look at investing my money into a bank of ... A: Kevin, Alot of scams going on about overseas investing. I would not listen to this. These stories ... | |
| Where do I begin | 7/7/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in stocks and investing, however, were do I start and I have little money to play ... A: Erik, I would recommend that you look up a few mutual funds on the http://wfnn.info --a free site. ... | |
| new investor | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: Beauchamps, I about to start my MBA in the Fall - a huge departure for me as I have been in the ... A: Ellie, Hold the cash in liquid funds. Things are unstable now, and not certain to make money. I ... | |
| rollover into an annuity | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: Joe I am a retired autoworker living on a pension. I am 53. Before I retired I managed to save a few ... A: Hector, Fidelity has good diversified funds. An International fund of theirs would be good to stay ... | |
| Very little to invest | 6/24/2005 |
| Q: Can I begin investing with only 100 dollars? Should I just go buy a CD at my bank? Would I be ... A: Shelly, Yes, keeping liquid is important. Many changes will take place. You might look over the ... | |
| Investing | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: I know this isn't a stock question but... is anyone expecting for the value of Beanie Babys to ... A: Here is a good site to watch these items: ... | |
| Investing for a 22-year-old | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: I am a 22-year-old journalist. I am graduating college after one more semester and have an inherited ... A: Jimmy, You might just stick with mutual funds. Even if they do not appear to move much, most funds ... | |
| Investing question | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me. I'm 23, about to start working for the first time (I'm disabled) ... A: http://www.morningstar.com/Cover/Funds.html?topnav=funds or http://wfnn.info These site have ... | |
| Secret Currency | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: I know that "The United States government banned private ownership of gold, which lasted 41 years; ... A: Ivan, You are probably better off not to reach any conclusion with these people. Who knows what ... | |
| Long term investing | 5/3/2005 |
| Q: I have $2000 that I would like to invest. I am interested in finding out the best place to put it ... A: Jessica, Try to look over some of the recommended funds on the http://wfnn.info website, under ... | |
| using compounding short term investments to form a long term strategy | 4/25/2005 |
| Q: First, what is the difference between APY and interest rate? i'm looking into buying CDs and i see ... A: Vic, Something seems off on the year to quarterly rate. I think you will find the one year rate ... | |
| learning | 4/7/2005 |
| Q: I am extremely intrested in buying stocks and bonds but I have no Idea where to get started. I have ... A: Kelvin, I recommend people to stocks if they can afford 10 different stocks with 100 shares each. I ... | |
| I have bought a few stocks... | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: I have bought a few stocks on Ameritrade. Can I do the same for companies like Bertelsman an ... A: Ameritrade should be able to tell you, which stocks are American Depositary Shares. You might want ... | |
| Penny Stocks | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: Could you please tell me something on penny stocks? How do you know which ones to buy & where to buy ... A: You might try the free site of http://wfnn.info where fundamental research exists. This is a free ... | |
| Starting in the share market | 3/18/2005 |
| Q: I have $500 to put into the share market but am not sure where to put it. I was think about putting ... A: Buying indivdual stocks is not what I would recommend. I would always recommend that people have ... | |
| Due dilligence | 3/15/2005 |
| Q: What is the best way to perform due diligence on a company that you want to invest in? I mean, ... A: I would go to the http://www.hoovers.com and then order the 10-k. If the 10-k does not come from the ... | |
| Markowitz Portfolio Techniques | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: The Third Restatement Of Trusts requires that a fiduciary officer use an investment strategy ... A: Perhaps below is pasted some help to this. Prudent Investor Act actually states that you put no ... | |
| Self-directed IRA | 3/10/2005 |
| Q: I am looking for an institution that offers something in the way of a custodial account for a ... A: You would probably find First Trust in Denver the best. Call 800-525-2124 or go to the ... | |
| Investing for 1 year | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp, I have been able to save $5000 in the past year by working extra hours ... A: Anthony, Just keep the money in the bank. I would not even recommend a mutual fund. You need about ... | |
| Investing in Electronic Arts | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: If you were to review and analyze the company's financial performance and make a decision about its ... A: I may not recommend any stock purchase or sell to a person. It first starts with what is suitable to ... | |
| Total Beginner? | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: I am a total novice and don't know much about the stock markets but am very willing to learn can you ... A: Paul, Try the http://wfnn.info site and read through the mutual funds and stocks. Order up some ... | |
| How to begin buying stocks? | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: Joseph, I recently wrote down 20 of my favorite companies and I created a porfolio on Yahoo.com to ... A: You might try http://wfnn.info and a free site. I do recommend that you stay with just mutual funds. ... | |
| investing | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: ------------------------- Thanks for the info, In your response you mentioned "TSA," what does ... A: TSA stands for tax sheltered account. It remains a way to save through payroll and use your before ... | |
| Investing | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: I need to come up with $10,000 by 2007. I have about $4000 what is the best way for me to invest to ... A: Jim, I suggest that you continue to place the money in the boring savings account. Investing is not ... | |
| investing | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: Aloha, Thank you for your time, I have several questions and would like to start with a little ... A: Mark, Professor teacher back to you: 1. pay the loans off 2. you might try the free site of ... | |
| how to start investing | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and would like to start investing, but know nothing about it. I am currently in ... A: Leisha, You might try the mutual fund section of http://wfnn.info since this site is free. You go ... | |
| Investing | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: Beauchamp I just turned 26. Graduated from college last May. I dont make much money (about 22,000 a ... A: Kamilah, Try the free site of http://wfnn.info and become a member. There is a mutual fund section ... | |
| right brokerage | 1/31/2005 |
| Q: My question is regarding the way of choosing the right brokerage company. I'm a beginning investor ... A: Edward Jones will probably give you more time and attention than the big 13. Waddell is another fine ... | |
| I want to invest but don't know how | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: I would like to start investing but I have no clue where to start what to do concerning stocks and ... A: You might try this free website to start: http://wfnn.info You can sign up to be a member and get ... | |
| Investment | 1/28/2005 |
| Q: I want to know if it is possible to buy company shares on line with 50 dollars or a sum less than ... A: Ameritrade or Etrade are one of many. I would not recommend odd lots of stocks. I would recommend ... | |
| Financial Literature | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: I currently subscribe to Robb Report Worth magazine but am no longer happy with it since it was ... A: I like reading the weekly edition of the Financial Times. I do read Forbes. I would recommend that ... | |
| Stock Buy Backs | 1/9/2005 |
| Q: When companies buy back their own stock, do they take it out of commission, or just hold on to it ... A: Treasury stock could be re-sold. I have never seen this work on repurchase. It subtracts against the ... | |
| investing | 1/4/2005 |
| Q: my fiance and i would like to invest for retirement, but we're not sure how. we are both in our ... A: I would suggest a free site. You can become an email member for free also. All the buy and sell ... | |
| Dividend Reinvestment Plans | 1/1/2005 |
| Q: Happy New Year Doctor: I am interested in investing in Coke-Cola. 1 share of stock, $1000.00 ... A: Long term, probably 10% per year, and therefore using the rule of 72, you would double your money in ... | |
| Investments | 12/31/2004 |
| Q: I am 21 and have been into investing and saving from a young age. I currently have 3 CD's, a couple ... A: I would not recommend stocks for you. Go to http://wfnn.info and look to the left on some mutual ... | |
| Practicing to invest | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: Joseph de Beauchamp, I have been learning to invest, I heard on the radio that there are a few ... A: Luisa, There is one that is free and fun. I run it. It is http://wfnn.info and you can read all ... | |
| So, I want to invest, but... | 12/13/2004 |
| Q: So, I want to invest, but I'm young enough that I don't like the idea of mutual funds yet. I can ... A: You could go to the site of http://wfnn.info and read the stocks on the site. There is a mutual fund ... | |
| Stocks for lifelong investments. | 12/12/2004 |
| Q: I am thinking of investing in some stocks. I am only coming to 17 years of age, but am learning more ... A: Try the free site of http://wfnn.info --look over the mutual fund section. You can order the reports ... | |
| Investing for young people | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: Dr. de Beauchamp: What, in your opinion, are some of the most important savings/investment ... A: First, never go into debt. Try to pay cash for cars and homes at all times. If you buy a house, ... | |
| Beginning Student Investing | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: Dr. Beauchamp, hello my name is Brandon Smith and I am a Magazine Journalism major at Ball State ... A: After 30 years working in stocks and bonds, publishing stock research on 2000 companies in 50 stock ... | |
| Accumulation and Distribution | 9/25/2004 |
| Q: Beauchamp, I have just recently been starting to learn about stock market trading, I have a small ... A: Trends do not indicate the future. After 30 years, and teaching doctorate levels in three ... | |
| Beginers' guide | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: Do you know any "digital" book to buy like: day trading for dummies, I tried amazon.com but all this ... A: There is none. No digital book on this subject. After thirty years of teaching and practice in all ... | |
| Investment | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: I was looking to begin investing but do not know where to begin. What should I start looking at ... A: Take a look at our free website of http://wfnn.info --look under the mutual fund section in ... | |
| how to invest | 8/13/2004 |
| Q: I know nothing about backing or how to invest my money and I'm looking to start up some sort of ... A: You might try our free website for a start. We have an opinion section and post information on ... | |
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