The best way to invest money nowadays?

without giving you headaches.

Your term "best" is a subjective one; different for everyone.

Your question is too broad and general. How do I build a house? Well, you learn something first about foundations, or maybe real estate. But it still depends on how fast you want it, how much money you have, how solid you want it, etc. etc.

Invest and trade to your heart's content on a free simulator while you learn, and see how you do.

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You need to do the work first, learn a few terms, read a few books, which you will have to do anyway. Go to the library, and browse through the row upon row of the subject. All of these questions will be answered as soon as you take the first step and read a beginners guide to investing.

Try to determine your time horizon. Short-term, long-term?

Take a look at charting and Technical Analysis for following trends in the markets. Why would you own a stock that is in an obvious decline?

Realize right away there are two sides to the market, not just the upside. What goes up, eventually comes down at least part way.

Learn how to analyze risk, and make this your primary approach, not by compounding profits and erroneously analyzing how much money you can make. For example, most traders don't make any money at all; more than 80% blow out.

Learn about money management techniques, and maybe you'll stick around awhile.

Try to find these books:
"Which Is Better, Buy-and-Hold or Market Timing?"

"Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Market Timer

The Beginner's Bible in Technical Analysis is:
Edwards & McGee"Tech. Anal. Of Stock Trends"

Kahn, Michael N.Tech. Anal. Plain & Simple

Kamich, Bruce M.How Technical Analysis Works

Lefevre, EdwinReminiscences of a Stock Operator

O'Neil, William J.How to Make Money in Stocks

Oz, TonyHow to Make Money From Wall Street

Rotella, Robert P.Elements of Successful Trading, The

Schwager, JackStock Market Wizards

They say "Buy and Hold" for the long term is better, but that depends on when you get in, and what your definiton of "long term" is. The phrase "Buy low and sell high" infers that you buy after a decline; but how much of a decline? If you had bought after a 1000 pt decline in the Dow in 2000, you would still be waiting to get back to even, six years later in most stocks.

Women, drugs, travel, and fast cars. You will have memories that no one will ever take away. This is a sure things, for you will never have to worry obout the return of your principal; all other investments are risky. (And with the right kind of drugs, the memories will be simply unreal!)

Growth stock mutual funds.

Growth
Growth and Income
Small Cap
Mid Cap
Index
and International

Have a mix of the above types and within each type a mix of funds from different companies.

You should average 8%-12% return over the long run.

Depends on many variables--how much do you have to invest? To what extent are you willing to take risks? You can choose investment opportunities which will guarantee growth, though at a slow rate; or you can choose inventment opportunities that can bring huge returns, OR losses.
You really need to be talking to a professional about this. It's too important to leave to nameless people on web sites like this.

Currency and if you can buy, Chinese currency.

ONE of your best investments is YOUR HOME...if you buy a home that you plan on staying in for many MANY years.... paying it off and having NO mortgage is a sure fire way to get ahead.

The extra money you have by being mortgage free can then go to retirement accounts or investments for the latter part of your life when working hard will not be so desirable.

Do yourself a HUGE favor... buy a home... pay it off QUICKLY or up front even better!! and start saving in IRA's and mutual funds for the long haul... life will ONLY get better!

Invest in the one investment where you control it 100% - yourself. Buy a book or take a class that will improve your earnings (wages).

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