Is this a good time to buy oil stocks?  Ex. Haliburton/Valero?
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Might be...\nI saw on the news that the hydrogen they are making for the new hydrogen cars (about 100 being tested in California), is being made in a process that uses natural gas. So buying stock in a company that developes natural gas might be a better idea... Here's one for example: http://www.fidelisenergy.com/ currently at .18 per share...
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The best stocks would be Oil stocks, Mineral stocks, and communication stocks.  In the telecomunications area look at fiber optic makers like AVNX, JDSU, CIEN etc.  Try to watch MAD MONEY on CNBC.  It is a good show about what is currently hot. It is on at 6:00pm, 8 and 12 I believe.  make sure you do your research or consult your financial advisor before purchasing anything.  Good luck
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I would like to thank the previous respondee's answer. He was sure to point out the obvious that some are a good buy and some aren't. Now that we cleared that out of the way, let's look at healthcare from a single unit, the index. Also mind you healthcare is a vast industry including great growth potentials in the biotechnology and nanotechnology arenas. But also has some laggards in the larger areas such as drug stocks in Biogen.\n\nThe healthcare index (^NYP)  has been in a downtrend since mid-March. With the lackluster markets bringing everything down with it, I see no reason for this downtrend to slow. Give or take though, I don't think we will see any more than about a 3% loss for the index from here. Right now is not the time to buy, in my opinion, but we could see some tremendous value plays in about 2-3 months. And as with any thing in the market, the small-cap growth stocks usually lead the way in a bullish advance. So I would look for small growth plays at that time.
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Hi well depending on how much do you are investing? also if you have the time to research and do the homework on the stock such the big companies like IBM, GE, Honda, Toyota, Southwest airlines etc.\n\nGood Luck \n\nPedro
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I'm a long-term investor and believe in holding stocks... for decades.  If your gut, however, is telling you to take a profit... there's no harm in it.  And if you think some other stocks show more potential, no reason to hold off reinvesting in those.  As for me, I'm keeping my oil stocks... indefinitely.
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I'm a trader, so I hear this question all the time, but with different subjects inserted. Everybody wants the answer, but what they get is an uninformed opinion, if the question is anwered on the information given. You cannot get an answer from this question, only an analysis; but that isn't what you asked for.\n\nwhen I hear this question, I always ask, "In what time frame?" Are we looking at Daily charts, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, or are we looking at 1-min charts or Tick charts?\n\nOtherwise, it is an impossible question. What is your time frame? Are you a long-term investor, a Day Trader, what?\n\nBut you are in luck, because two time frames have coincided here in the oil stocks. The entire group has had a good run, of course, but many of them have backed off since the January high. They are just now beginning to rally again, so you have the opportunity to buy them at a discount.\n\nThe problem you may encounter is whether the stock market is topping here. It may not be a good time to own any stocks at all for a few months.
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Frankly don't know any under $10.00 per share.to me the price is secondary to performance. Better 10 shares of stock in a company that produces than 100 in a dud. recently took a position in PTF-a Canadian oil trust-hdqt in Calgary-.bought it at 17.65 2 months go and it just hit 20.65 this past week-did sell some-.I intend to hold on to the rest for the long term-not just a quick flip.WHY ? Cause it pays apx 10 % in dividends, 17.5 cents per share/per month,and it is only paying out 45 % of it's earnings. Chevron-a US co-may make billions-the CEO etc. get big bonuses-but unless you buy & sell at just the right moment-you-the stockholder-may get 'nuttin'-I'll take cash in my pocket every day,over the ups & downs of the market-that is full of 'wheelers & dealers',more interested in a quick 'fix' return than in serious investing-many of these lose their shirt & lots more.Also use Brownco in Boston as my broker-commissions only 5.00 per trade,and margin rates the lowest in the market. It recently became an ETRADE company-time will tell if stays as good as it has been- I am a retired high school dean & coach-who loves to travel-not a financial planner-hence I want investments I can 'rest easy' with,not lie awake worrying about-I do monitor my positions every day-aside from that buy a good energy sevice mutual fund-several on the market-one of mine went tp 100& this past year.
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certainly! a good 1..\n\nits an ever expanding company... so.. returns may be slow initially.. but the prices r bound to go up!!
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It is falling, along with the rest of the market today.  But, good news is, it is falling with lower than average daily volume.  Volume is tracking 16% below normal today.  It is OK for stocks to drop on lower volume.  When they drop on higher volume is when you should be nervous.\n\nToday, the possibility of more rate hikes down the road and higher oil prices gave sellers their ammunition in the overall markets.
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MO is slowly losing momentum, you will have to jump out from the share very soon.. its drying up real fast.. I dont think is good to own for the long run, as the company is not going to do well technically this year..is better you look for other companies out there...
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Well, I own it, and we recommend it, but I wouldn't say anyone has been making any earth-shattering money with it lately.  It's been relatively flat in recent years.\n\nI still think it's a good buy, though, as the company seems to remain on a good growth trend.  The share price today is relatively low for this stock, and if/when it comes back into favor, it should provide some nice profits.
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MCRL looks stronger than the other stock.  As opposed to sideways, this one's in a slow uptrending channel, albeit near the top end.\n\nIf we get above 11.50, then that could be favorable.  Else, if it just bounces down off of the moving average, then the stock can drop a bit, maybe to 10.  So just keep your eyes peeled and be ready to sell and lock it in.\n\nGood luck!
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I personally think banks and oils are very good investments.  Banks give more consistant earnings than oils do, or at least have in the past.  They also have the tendency to raise their dividends year after year after year.   Which helps.  \n\nBut do not invest everything you own in oils and banks.  That is just too dangerous.  Who knows what might happen.  Maybe no more that 10% of your assets in each.   Other areas to consider are Chinese stocks and Indian stocks.  Both countries are growing a whole lot faster than the U S, and the dollar is not the healthiest of currencies.  There are funds that invest in both countries.  TDF and CHN in China.  IIF and INF in India.  There are others also.  Next invest some of your money in European stocks and some money in Japanese stocks.  For example Toyota and Canon.  Finally, always have a healthy cash reserve just in case the market should crash on you.  T-bills is a good place to park your cash.
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Anytime is a good time to invest in mutual funds, if you take the SIP route.A SIP allos you to benefit from Rupee cost averaging, which means you buy more units when the markets are down & similarly you buy less units when the markets are over-heated.\n\nChoose a good fund based on your risk profile.\nVisit www.valueresearchonline.com to find out the top mutual funds in all categories.\n\nYour fund should be a 4 or a 5 ranker.\n\nAll the best.
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I had long term gains in one of mine, so I took them. I may regret the move, but too many eggs in one basket is not the smartest consideration. I don't think I would sell VLO. It is better than gold. Actually, they all are but our congress is quite capable of doing really stupid things and they are painting big oil as the big boogy man. Keep that in mind, too.
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I think the energy market is tired right now, but long-term I can't think of any better place to put your money.  Look at the facts:  already we have to go to the harshest environments to get our oil (like the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, and Sakhalin Island).  I don't see any way that we can escape our dependence on oil (although I like all of the boifuels companies).  And finally, some of the world's most important oil fields are very old and their production is declining.\n\nHere is a link on the state of Ghawar, the world's biggest and most import oil field, in Saudi Arabia:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/ViewPost.aspx?postID=78\n\nI would strongly recommend any of the oil service companies, like Nabors (NBR) or Grey Wolf (GW) as good long term investments.\n\nHere is a link to a portfolio from a user called "oil_investor":\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/ViewPortfolio.aspx?userID=8\n\nThis portfolio is from http://www.top10traders.com - this is a free site that lets you create a portfolio of stocks with $100,000 in "play" money.  Each day the site ranks the best performing portfolios, so you can see how your picks perform compared to other investors.  You can also read posts on investing from the best traders, as well as share your own investing ideas.\n\nHere are this month's best traders:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/Top10Standings.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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If the options are purchase v rent, and you plan on staying in the home at least 4 yrs... then yes, it's a good time to purchase a home.\n\nIf your question is "It's getting to be the holiday seasons - is it a good time"  Then yes, it's the best time to PURCHASE.\n\nIf your question is "I want to buy a house with little down and have a renter pay it for me"  Then I hope you have deep pockets.  You'll be upside down for a few years and will have to supplement the rent to cover the mortgage.\n\nIf your question is "Prices are dropping where my investment homes are - where will I be sure to get positive value appreciation for the next ten years or so"  then yes, Texas has had steady 3-5% appreciation per year for a long time.   Do your 1031 to Texas.  Don't expect to get 20% jumps in value per year - I know some sellers are promising that to get investors to buy here.