Is it safe to invest in money market?
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Money markets a simply bonds with short maturity, meaning (usually)government  bonds that will expire in (usually) less than one year.\nNot like regular bonds they are almost independently connected to the expected rate return of the period that the security will expire. In "regular" bonds there is also the risk factor (the "default" risk) where higher risk leads to higher yield but in money markets this is almost not a factor because these bonds are usually with very small risk (because of their short period to execution and because they are usually government bonds).\nIn money markets there are no "coupons". The price you pay is a beet less than 100 and the money you receive in the end of the period is 100. The difference is the return rate (in rough calculation)\nThe bottom line: YES, IT IS VERY SAFE
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if you have good confidence. No need to open shop. You can trade meterial on road side .
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After reading much on the subject, it is my impression that none of the ways work well.  Most of the theories out there are about as scientific as astrology.  Most financial experts recommend against dealing in foreign exchange at all. You're more likely to lose money than gain. If you do try it, watch out for the scammers.
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You won't make much money in MM funds, but you won't lose anything.\n\nMoney market instruments are short term, high credit quality investments.  Some are backed by the government (T-Bills are money market instruments).  Others such as banker's acceptances, eurodollar deposits and commercial paper are backed by high quality corporations.\n\nBetween 1972-2000, there were 11 defaults among the 4354 commercial paper issues rated by Moody.  All were caused by a crisis of liquidity, and all investors were eventually paid.
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...Absolutely!!! One must purchase the software and go through a learn mode with play money while the individual has invested at least $500.00 USD into the Foreign Exchange Market. After the folks that supervise your transactions they will allow you to apply your deposit to real world currency exchanges. Trade with the most stable currencies:\nUs dollar, Jap yen, Euro, and the UK pound.  Good luck!\n...In addition the transactions are tax free since conducted outside the U.S. Debit xfers are made to a Carribean account. Strictly above board that only existed to millionaires!\n...A Trillion dollars a day is currently being exchanged!
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commodity is risky.  \n\ndepending on your investment goals, I would talk to a financial advisor.  Usually your bank will have people you can talk to for free.\n\ngood luck.
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The best way to protect yourself against a stock market crash is to have a diversified portfolio and practice asset allocation, stocks, bonds and CDs and money markets.  If you have a long time horizon, ten years or more, you shouldnt worry about a stock market crash.  Because you have time to make up for it.  The closer you are to retirement, or the time you will need the money, the more of your portfolio that you should have in safer investments like bonds, CDs and money markets.  If you have a long time horizon, a well diversified and balanced portfolio, then a crash is a buying opportunity.
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I would not buy stock options they are too risky, especially for beginners. I would recommend the following approach:\n\nFirst, I would make sure you have at least 3 months salary saved up in the bank or in a money market fund for an emergency fund. Financial disasters like getting layed off or sick happen to all of us.\nSecond, I would pay off all high interest debt. Pay off everything you can except the house mortgage. Paying off debt is one of the best investments you can make. You will have more money in the future because you won't have credit card bills to pay.\nThird, if you have money left, start investing in stocks, bonds, and money market funds.  You want to buy a diversified portfolio of stocks, as individual stocks are too risky.  For most folks this means buying mutual funds. I like Vanguard.com, other people like Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, and DFA. Buy no-load, low cost funds. If you are like most people you will invest part of your money conservatively, in money market funds and bond funds, and part aggressively in stock funds. Vanguard.com has an on-line questionnaire which will give you an idea how aggressive you want to be. \nInvesting in a mutual fund IRA for retirement may give you an income tax break. Talk to your tax adviser. You may also be able to invest in a stock mutual fund via a 401K plan at work.\nBelieving someone you met over the Internet and know nothing about is risky. Read these websites for further information.
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The best APY for a Money Market rate looks like Emigrant Direct and HSBC Direct with a 4.65% APY. You can check local ones and other best rates at bankrate.com\n\n-Chris
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There won't be a crash, too many people want property as its the only real investment these days.  You should get on the ladder now before prices go up again.
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The stock market averages about 10% over about 50 years.  Some years it goes up 25%.  Some years it goes down 15%.  In a short term environment, say the last 2 months, the market is down about 7%.  Money markets on the other hand, are at about 4% right now.  If you sold 2 months ago, you'd have missed the 7% drop and earned about 0.4% interest so you'd be up over 7% compared to someone who hung in with the stock market.  Of course this assumes you were psychic two months ago and sold out.\n\nIf you are a long-term investor and not a short-term speculator, you wouldn't be too worried about a 7% drop because you know it will likely recover soon.  On the other hand, a good long-term investor will also try to minimize risk and will keep some money in shorter term accounts like money market accounts all the time anyway.
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It's definitely legal. It's called the ForEx market and there are scams on TV trying to sell programs that supposedly tell you when to buy and sell various currencies. Anyway, it's probably the riskiest market possible for trading. Also, you lose lots of the money in comissions, etc, so you're probably better off just buying a bond.
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as far as i hear it is safe. if you got the will and the money i say go for it.
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Securities markets fluctuate however they can also surge and crash. India, like japan is in a bull market. The sinsex has not boomed to the point of a collapse-india is just going to grow for a long time. I think that India is a relatively safe place to invest for the next few years. I would not worry of a "bust". My suggestion would be to buy Indian companies that trade on US exchanges though. ie. HDB
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You know there is a minimum amount you have to invest in money market funds. Probably at least 18,000 pounds or 10,000 US
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A very difficult question to answer. I see that you have a previous response that said yes and one that said no.   The problem is that no one knows for sure what the future might hold.  Here is what I suggest that you consider doing.  Take the amount that you considered investing in mutual funds and split it into 4 equal parts.  Invest one part now into a mutual fund that you think is good.  The other 3 parts place into a guarnteed account, bank account or short term government bonds.  Six months from now, invest the 2nd part in the mutual fund if the fund has increased in value.  If it has not, do not do anything.  Six months later go through the same exercise.  That way you are not risking more than 1/4 of your funds initiially.    And always keep 1/4 in reserve in case there is a terrible stock market crash.  That is the time that you can invest and make a lot of money so save for that event.  Crashes come more often than most people want.
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before trading the real money, use an assimilated program that will allow you to learn without taking big risks.  It is also wise to take courses in investments and learn as much as you can before you start playing with your life savings.