Re: Newbie Query

Re: Newbie Query

am 06.03.2006 20:19:59 von sd

India Funds:


wrote:
> Guys,
>
> I have just started earning. I am looking to invest in funds(mutual)
> that invest in China, India, and other east asian markets. Can someone
> tell whom should I start talking to about this. Which firms in the US
> can help me do this.
> I also wanted to know about Hedge Funds, first, are they legit? If yes,
> what are the questions I should be asking?
> I don't think I am capable of investing in individual stocks simply
> because I am not even a moderately big player at this stage, nor have I
> done enough research to trust my decisions.
>
> Basically, any advice to get me started.
>
> Thanks & Regards
> Draw
>

Re: Newbie Query

am 07.03.2006 22:42:10 von Draw

Thanks Guys,

Just one more question, where can I find info about new mutual fund
IPOs coming out. Anybody know of a mailing list or something that can
inform me of an upcoming IPO?

Thanks,
Draw

Re: Newbie Query

am 08.03.2006 15:31:05 von sd

Draw wrote:
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Just one more question, where can I find info about new mutual fund
> IPOs coming out. Anybody know of a mailing list or something that can
> inform me of an upcoming IPO?
>
> Thanks,
> Draw
>
I don't know about mutual fund offerings, but you can find out about stock IPOs
from the Yahoo Finance Calendar.

Re: Newbie Query

am 08.03.2006 18:53:36 von Tad Borek

Draw wrote:
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Just one more question, where can I find info about new mutual fund
> IPOs coming out. Anybody know of a mailing list or something that can
> inform me of an upcoming IPO?
>
> Thanks,
> Draw
>

Draw...I don't want to be harsh, but please please please do yourself a
favor and spend some time reading and learning before hopping into
investing. Country funds (especially emerging market ones like India)
are very risky investments, hedge funds are only for "accredited
investors" (SEC speak for "people who have or earn piles of money"), and
there's no such thing as a "mutual fund IPO".

A great start (someone might have suggested this) is Eric Tyson's
"Dummies" book on personal finance. You could lose your shirt by just
hopping into things, but it doesn't need to be that way!

-Tad

Re: Newbie Query

am 12.03.2006 12:21:59 von Draw

Thanks Tad,

I really appreciate the advice...I am reading now, its not harsh...its
good advice. I'll take it.

Thanks,
Rahul