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I want to begin buying stock options, but I do not know what sector of the market to start in this economy. I am looking only for moderate return on my investment. I only want to get my feet wet so to speak, and not get burned. My funds are very limited. Any suggestions?

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I hear from many people that if the stock market is doing well that that necessarily means the economy is doing well overall. But with the recent increase in oil prices, stagnant wages, the mortgage/credit crisis, and a government with a lot of unfunded liabilities, I find this kind of hard to believe. Can anyone give some objective info on this question?

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I know very little about economics, the way the stock market works, the greater impact it has on the economy as a whole, etc.

I know enough to know that all the things happening now are not good. This may be a silly question, but why are the dropping numbers so problematic? What happens when the stock market drops as low as it has been? How will this impact the economy, and individuals?

This sounds like an essay question, and I’m not trying to cheat on homework anything. I’m really just curious, because I don’t know and I would like to.

Thanks!

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I mean can you buy a money market fund and make say 2-3 percent and not worry about losing your money no matter the conditions of the economy and stock market, AND be able to withdraw your money at any time?

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I currently have my money invested in mutual funds. With the economy the way it is I’ve seen my money going down. I want to invest in something that will make money or at least be steady. I don’t want to lose anymore money. I asked the financial advisor that I had invested the mutual funds with. He has since left the company I have my mutual funds with and is with another financial institute. What I’d like to know is what is the best way to go. stick with mutual funds or invest in bonds or some kind of index fund?

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I intend to go into finance/investment banking (after i graduate and hopefully the economy recovers) . How much salary+ bonus would a NEW investment banking analyst make at an i-bank such as goldman sachs or jp morgan. also, i intend to get a Masters in financial engineering after i graduate from college…..is it even worth it? will it give me a better shot at a higher position at an investment bank or will i have to start at the same level as college graduates?

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Given the economy, should I lower my 401K contributions and opt for something safer–like a money market or savings account? I current invest 9%. I’m new to my company, so they do not match yet.

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I just want to invest like 00. but i dont really understand how mutual funds work. are they risky these days with the state of the economy? how long would it take for the money to increase in big amounts? and would i hav to pay any fees when i invest or withdraw my money?

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I’m 25 and have been saving into a money market – I have about 15k and should have close to 50k by the end of the year. I get like 2.2% on my savings in the MM. I am most concerned about the security of the funds with the way the economy is. If everyting were to go to hell I want my money to be safe.

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My husband and I are getting ready to start an emergency fund and I’ve heard that mutual funds have high returns (10 percent or more). Is that true? How do mutual funds work?

Is it okay to invest in a mutual fund in this economy? I am very new to investing. I own 2 stocks (1 share of Jamba Juice, which was a gift, and 3 shares of Alcoa).
"Learn before you invest."

That’s why I’m asking here.

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