When is the best time to enter the stock market?
Some people do have the feeling that the stock market, due to it volatility is not a good option for investments. But in case you have your own property, enough savings for emergencies and to take care of your other facilities, the stock market is a better option than most savings accounts because it can give you better returns in the long run, provided you trade carefully with great consideration.
The best time to enter the stock market is certainly today, because time delayed is time lost out. If you are game to risks and have sufficient funds to invest then plunge into the stock market immediately. Go for a long time investment horizon and try to diversify your portfolio to get maximum returns.
Most analysts and financial advisors will offer you advice to invest early or as soon as you can. It is a fact that the stock market was a lot lower in the past decade than now, but you will see that the stock market will further climb up and even if you invest today you will still stand to gain in the long run.
People are much exited when the market is up, but the best time to invest is certainly when the market is has slumped. If you have the required capital, enter the market when the phase is bearish or sluggish, as you will certainly make the most of the upward trend to follow.
People do receive cash gifts, tax refunds or any extra budget and tend to spend it without giving the money a second thought. But if you invest even a small of this extra money into the stock market you can double that amount after some years. If you invest wisely, you will surely reap rich dividends.
Try saving every month in an SIP (systematic investment plan). It may be a small amount but an investment every month will fuel your account and you will smile in the end of the year when you realize how much you have saved.
Once you are finished with you debts, save for an emergency fund before you turn to the stock market. Do not put too much financial burden on yourself, as you may get frustrated and your progress will backfire. Set your priorities straight first. Clear your debts save for an emergency and if you still have cash pending get into trading in the stock market.
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I AM HOUSEWIFE.I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SHARE MARKET BUSINESS.CAN I ENTER IN THIS WORLD WITH SMALL AMOUNT{IF YES WHAT WILL BE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT IT WILL BE}.AS MY HUSBAND IS IN PVT SERVICE SO I MAY NOT HAVE THE BIG AMOUNT ALL THE TIME.TELL ME CAN I DO?IF YES THAN HOW?
Hi Priya,
Yes, you can reap benefit from investing in stock markets. The best method to do so would be through mutual funds. You can invest money as little as Rs 5000 in mutual funds and enjoy better returns.
Amongst mutual funds I’ll advise you to invest in
1. Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity Fund”
2. Birla Sun Life Midcap Fund
3. Canara Robeco Emerging Equities
4. HDFC Top 200 Fund
5. Reliance Diversified Power Sector Fund
Etc