Stock Market Contest [School project]

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The discussion centers around a 10th-grade English project requiring students to invest fake money in U.S. stocks, with a focus on strategies for maximizing profits by May. Participants suggest various investment approaches, including options trading and selecting stocks from stable industries like food and beverage, while also considering the risks of volatile markets. Some participants share personal experiences and strategies, emphasizing the importance of balancing risk and potential reward. Recommendations include investing in ETFs and companies with strong fundamentals, while cautioning against overly speculative plays. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of stock selection in a simulated investment environment.
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cronxeh said:
Bush can do a lot to make things worse between now and January, ...

Nobody is going to get rich betting on Bush to excel - even if it is to excel at screwing it up worse than he has already. The only thing I think he's good at is doing nothing. And the policy of doing nothing looks to me like it will get trumped in the short term by this Obama Hope Juggernaut.
 

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