Im a university student.. invest in oil or gold?

I'm a university student, this is my first year and over the summer im going to be workin at a normal retail job, over the four months i easitmated that ill make about 4000 dollars. 3000 will go towards my tuition and the additional 1000 i want to invest. i dont know which commidity to invest in..oil or gold...gold is a bit more stable, but oil is rising constantly....if any one thinks 1000 dollars is too little to invest, i will be addition 2000 every summer to it...

gold is definitely more stable. The price of oil has so many variables that go into the price. world markets, middle east stability, supply and demand. natural disaster are good for making the price go up, mid east violence, bush being in office.

Bush only has one year left as president, so hopefully invest in gold.

well considering gold is know around 880, you cannot buy that much gold. Oil is hovering around 100, I would say oil, you needed to buy gold a few years back when it was at 400

Gold Gold Gold! Always goes up!!!

i cant see how either is going to lose over the next year or so, toss a coin or split the investment

how many miligrams of gold would you like to buy?

Invest in an education no one can take it from you and you can't lose it.

Anything is great to invest......I have been seeing some good come out of solar stocks. I havent yet purchased any oil or gold. I really like the StockScouter that MSN has and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Mad Money show. I would just recommend TONS of research.

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No amount is too little to start investing. Although you will have to find out your trading expenses and taxes and see if the possible gains worth all the pain. Both commodities are somehow volatile due world politics, none is completely safe. If you want a safer bet go for gold. If you are more risk taker go for oil.

a bit of a tough one.
but ive gotta say gold its more stable

it's always good to have a diverse portfolio.... oil will probably have a good go hear for a few more years, i don't know much about gold. i would suggest you look into corporations that specialize in water purification and desalinization in addition to corporations focused around alternative fuels (nuclear in short term, wind/solar in long run). they say over the next 100 years more wars will be fought over water than have EVER been over oil, the population is rising and fresh water is strained (to say the least).

i would not take financial advice that comes from people on this website and be certain to diversify.

Gold,its definetly on the rise check the stocks!(on metals)

GOLD

Exxon made 20% this year, as usual. It also pays a dividend, so it doesn't matter if it goes up or down, you're still making money. Look into their dividend reinvestment plan: you can buy stock directly from the company without a broker so there are no fees for purchase, you can have the dividends reinvested so you're always making more money, and you can put in $50 or more at anytime.

You should invest in both, research companies in Russia who are at the forefront in oil, and there are good gold mining companies also. Good choices, given the economy for the coming year.

Buy silver instead. It's cheaper so you can buy more than gold, and will make more money when it makes it's move.
Otherwise buy gold.

If you decide on gold, do not go on e-Bay or a similar place to purchase it. There are many reputable precious metals dealers out there who will sell you a Canadian Maple Leaf, American Eagle or 1 oz Pamp Suisse with a minimal markup. I seen the sellers on e-Bay asking $890.00 for a 1 oz Pamp Suisse when gold was at $790.00 and the same items was available elsewhere for $805.00.

Personally, I like the Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Buy bullion grade coins, not proofs.