TeeJay Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I'm looking to buy shares in a company, but really don't know a whole lot about the process of doing so, or how the figures equate to cash prices. Here is the information I've got from the company website, but to me, it is pretty much gibberish. If anyone could 'translate' the figures into something a bit more understandable, I'd be greatfull Last = 109.50 +/- = +23.60 +/-% = 27.47% Volume = 23,667,525 High = 134.00 Low = 70.70 Previous Close = 85.90 I have a hunch that the share prices, while reported on the radio as less than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest watchbuff Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Look at the P/E ratio that will tell you how "liquid" they are. Use the MSN stock scouter, that has been pretty good for me? What company is this what is the ticker symbol? PM me if you do not want to burst the bubble. The last is what it closed at in price The +/- 23.60 is it's gain the percentage of gain is the next line The high and low are usually based on a 52 week cycle, the price variant in the last year to date. The previous close is what it closed at the last trading session. Hope this helps Seems to be surging whatever it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwopo Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 If those are specs for one day of trading....that's a pretty volatile commodity right now. If you don't know a lot about investing in stocks....something like this could be a real gamble. What's the symbol and where is it traded? If you just want to know how to buy....open an account with one of the many online brokers. E trade...Schwab....there's lots of them....just look for the lowest fees. If you're looking to invest...forget individual stocks. No load mutual funds is what you want. A good mix of stocks in growth companies and bonds. Depending on your age.....invest at least 10% of anything you make (you won't even know it's gone unless you're living beyond your means) and before you realize it.....you'll be quite well off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks for the advice, folks, I shall do some further digging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Last = 109.50 +/- = +23.60 +/-% = 27.47% Volume = 23,667,525 High = 134.00 Low = 70.70 Previous Close = 85.90 As said above, if these are 1 day numbers, that's a REALLY volatile stock. They don't match up to the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Here in the US any hedge against the dollar has done well over the last few years. I've been holding RTP and FXI for a while and can't complain about what they've done. I also have a bit of bullion and will continue to hold gold for some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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