Stocks to invest in and ones to avoid in 2009

United States
January 12, 2009 5:31pm CST
With the new year just beginning and the global economy in a tornado of change and confusion, what companies and industries do you think will come out on top in 2009?
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3 responses
@cornyman (1128)
• Germany
12 Jan 09
Hello King1357, i think the economy will let go down many stocks even stocks that we think are a safe heaven . So investing should be made by investigating the balance sheet, profits, cash and debt position and a good dividend policy (more than 3 or 4%). In this case you can be sure that your share will stand this turmoil. I suggest a cashcow which is at the moment 40% under its cash value: DITC, Ditech. Or look in my Blog-Archive for a dividend-strategy with the Dow Jones. It has beaten in almost every years in the last 40 years the Dow Jones and you get some juicy dividends quarter for quarter . Enjoy the time in myLot and good luck with your investments!
• United States
12 Jan 09
I agree that the Fundamentals are the best way to come up with a valuation of a company, however in this new market that we have seen as a result of the 2008 crash many companies that have good balance sheets are still going under. It is a very complicated situation I think only the most creative investors will survive.
@snayak11 (154)
• India
21 Jan 09
although the sky isnt clear yet, still we hv some sectors which should be looked at. goverment is spending more and more on education sector. so this sector has a good potential. stocks like educomp,niit,aptech are very much the beneficiaries. so one can invest in these stocks. then comes rolta at current level. IT sector is very much avoidable but this stock is something different. strong order book, long client list, good last quarter result and the way this company runs is one of the best choice for investors. sanwaria agro is another company in the field of agro oils is a better organised company in its segment and should be looked at. atlast but not the least banking stocks , particularly psu banks are better option for an investor in a midium term or a long term prospective...but its safe to invest in the market after a major correction in the market i.e. a correction of 10%or more from the current level.
@panky99 (35)
• India
19 Jan 09
as the sensex goes up and down every day because of globalisation there is effect of recession in US economy i reffer to you 2-3 shares which i like most and if i had surplus money than i would have defenitely invested in these shares ..these are Lnt ,SAIL SUZLON ENERGY &&&& LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST sbi ALL THESE SHARES ARE FUNDAMENTALLY STRONG AND THERE VALUE IS DOWN JUST BECAUSE OF RECESSION IN US ECONOMY AND WILL DEFENITELY GROW IN THE COMING TIME YOU HAVE TO JUST WAIT FOR SOME TIME