Do you think it's a good time to invest in the stock market?

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Yes. There are many approaches and strategies on deciding when to invest and in what to invest in. Ask yourself a simple question, when would you think a good time to invest is; when everyone was optimistic about the markets last October while the Dow was at around 14000, or when people are panicking and switching into money market and bond funds when the Dow is at 8500?

This is the fundamental underlying question in Fund Switching. Most people are too emotional and subjective to switch funds in advance of market moves. They usually switch after a major market move and end up losing money.

I have been trying to convince my friends to take any cash not needed in the next couple of years and invest at this time. Specifically, financial sector funds, small cap value, and emerging market funds. Sources: 7 years brokerage/fee based asset management experience .

1 not quite yet but I would hope very soon...

Not quite yet but I would hope very soon...

2 If you think you need your money in 2-3 years, forget about it. It is a good time if you diversify and plan to have a long-term investment.

If you think you need your money in 2-3 years, forget about it. It is a good time if you diversify and plan to have a long-term investment.

3 If you don't need the money in the next five years, time to nibble just a little bit....

If you don't need the money in the next five years, time to nibble just a little bit....

4 The stock market goes up with anticipated earnings. Earnings come from Revenue. Revenue comes from buyers.

Buyers have jobs. Unemployment is at 10% and rising. People are afraid to spend money cause they might lose their jobs.

Add it all up, and the market will fall from May 2009 levels. You can buy stuff cheaper in the fall.

The stock market goes up with anticipated earnings. Earnings come from Revenue. Revenue comes from buyers.

Buyers have jobs. Unemployment is at 10% and rising. People are afraid to spend money cause they might lose their jobs.

Add it all up, and the market will fall from May 2009 levels. You can buy stuff cheaper in the fall.

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