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What does everyone think about an investing board where we can discuss and teach/learn about investing in the stock market and other markets? I know we have a bunch of very knowledgeable folks here when it comes to investing. Obviously this would be for personal knowledge and no one can get pissed off if a recommended stock tanks. I'd be interested in what other though as I am wanting to start investing some money outside of my already saving in my 401K.

I'd be up for it

I might read but don't take any of my advice as I suck.

i wonder if there's a 'play-site' out there like 'the hollywood stock exchange' where we can compete...just us ya know...

Not looking to compete...just looking for pointers on what people look for in a company and stuff like that. A place where we could discuss investments we like and scrutinize them.

i think that is a cool idea.


i also like the idea of a dummy exchange where we can test our skills without real money.

i know one thing....with all these babies and weddings here at the BA, i'm investing in UPS and DHL

and babies 'r' us

I like the idea.

I think it's a great idea. I could definitely use the advice, because I have no idea how that stuff works.

I think it's a great idea. I could definitely use the advice, because I have no idea how that stuff works.

i've got news for you kate...MARKET PARTICIPANTS don't have an idea how stuff works either!

Most of ya'll are into movies and stuff...check out this site that mixes movies and stocks....http://www.hsx.com

i wonder if there's a 'play-site' out there like 'the hollywood stock exchange' where we can compete...just us ya know...

Investopedia.com lets you set up accounts and paper trade. I think you can also start private groups.

i wonder if there's a 'play-site' out there like 'the hollywood stock exchange' where we can compete...just us ya know...

Investopedia.com lets you set up accounts and paper trade. I think you can also start private groups.

set it up dawg.

yeah, dawg, i'm feelin ya....set it up, yo.

I'll set it up tonight. Looks like they're having some technical issues on their site right now and it's not letting me set it up.

Once I get it set up, I'll post the link and password so everyone who wants to play can create their usernames and join our private group this weekend and place their trades for Monday's open.

Funny, I was thinking of this same idea yesterday. I'd like to get some better ideas on when to sell or hold funds and stocks. With the dollar weakening I have to say the stock market scares the crap out of me.

When everyone is scared and getting out of the market, I would think that would be a good time to get in. Once things hit bottom that is. Where is the bottom though?

When everyone is scared and getting out of the market, I would think that would be a good time to get in. Once things hit bottom that is. Where is the bottom though?

Rather than getting out of the market altogether wouldn't it be better to invest in a sector that might do well with rising inflation and a weakening dollar. Maybe precious metal funds or similar?

gold's already through the roof. wonder how high it will end up going?

Id be interested. Just for kicks.

I gave up on managing my own investments earlier this year. I just don't have the stomach for it. Now I pay some dude to do it for me and lose much less sleep.

The competition is up. Check the announcement at the top of the page.

Very good idea. I am very interested. Especially if anyone knows how to work with stock options.

I think I am pretty well set though. The money from the Nigerian Oil Minister should be coming into my bank account any day now..... [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif[/img]

[quote]Very good idea. I am very interested. Especially if anyone knows how to work with stock options.

I think I am pretty well set though. The money from the Nigerian Oil Minister should be coming into my bank account any day now.....

If'n you folks want to start a forum here about this stuff, feel free.