| This of course is a prevalent question with all the | | | | the cash or desire to put their money into more |
| volatility that surrounds the stock market today. | | | | secure sectors. While all this is happening there are |
| While some people are shouting get out, others are | | | | unprecedented opportunities presenting themselves? |
| talking up the market. Of course when it comes to | | | | This is all the more reason to exercise due diligence |
| receiving any advice one should always note where | | | | and not react on every piece of news that comes |
| the advice is coming from. | | | | out of the market. It is better to leave that to the |
| There is no question that we face challenging times | | | | pundits and analyzers, since generally speaking that is |
| and as consequence there is more risk involved when | | | | their job. |
| investing. With that said, risk often means | | | | It is hard to know exactly right now how low the |
| opportunity. Every new business that starts up has | | | | market will go, but one thing to remember is this. |
| downside risk, yet that does not mean that they | | | | While we are in a downward cycle there is plenty of |
| should never get started. | | | | evidence to suggest that this will change over time. |
| We also know that generally the higher the risk the | | | | Hence the use of the word "cycle". |
| greater the return on investment, if the company | | | | So if you can invest over the long term then you |
| makes it. We also know that today there are a lot | | | | could be looking at some great returns in the future |
| of bargains to be had. Many stocks are being way | | | | regardless of weather or not we have hit the floor. |
| oversold and their true value is not being recognized | | | | As a consequence it may be wise to invest in |
| due to the volatility in the market place. | | | | companies that are financially sound and have |
| Many people are selling just to liquidize as they need | | | | produced solid results over the long term. |