As an investor, what would you look for in a company if you were going to invest in debt? how about equity?

Personally...

Look at the company's stock history. Was it all over the place or steadily rising (or falling)?


Invest in a company who is proven to be ahead of the game and who's stock constantly performs well. Don't buy stock in a company that has a press release and their stock skyrockets, then falls dramatically. Look for proven, steady and stable results. Apple is proven to be a good stock, although it does jump when Steve Jobs gives his keynote speeches, but it's proven to be a good stock to invest in as well as the fact that Apple Computer may be a little expensive, but they're a very good computer and they make computers that will last a very long time and that are ahead of their game on so many levels.

Anyway... look at the graphs... always up means GO... up and down means NO (sometimes).

Invest in debt: Bonds and Puts [options]

Invest in Equity: Stocks and Calls [options]

Invest in equity: Calls and Puts using various options strategies.

To learn more about options, please go to these 2 free sites which are recommended by Y! A as "Knowledge Partners":

http://yahoofinance.com

http://investopedia.com

Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it!

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!