I am trying to invest in a company that is absolutly neccessary during a recession, & will rise in profits because of the necessities it provides. But I dont know where to look first!

 

  • muncie birder 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    There is a good possibility that the age of good investments is now over with. There is perhaps a very few companies that might survive. One that might is BDX. It makes among other things insulin needles. If you believe the news, diabetes is becoming an epidemic. Of course during a depression maybe people will not be eating so much junk food any longer. That might reduce the incidence of diabetes, which would not be so good for BDX.

  • happy2b_white 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    It’s risky to invest in any company during a recession, because you don’t know who will survive until the recovery. These days it’s also impossible to tell whether a company is using fraudulent accounting to show a profit.
    The best way to pick a good company for investment is to watch the prices at the grocery store. When you see a lot of price increases by a large corporation it means that their profit picture will be improving over the next year or so. But whatever you do in the stock market is a gamble, so don’t invest money that you can’t afford to lose.
    If you want a rock solid investment you should buy gold and silver coins, and gemstones. When the next round of inflation hits they will appreciate in value, and the way the government is printing money these days inflation over the next 5 years is about the only thing you can really count on.

  • Keith B 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    You wanna look for what’s called "recession-proof stocks" These might be Walmart, Family-Dollar, MacDonald’s. Mainly, companies that will probably make money from consumers because they are looking for a bargain. Stay away from financials right now, and auto stocks. Also look into trading currencies. With spring coming, one might keep an eye on Home Depot, and Lowes. Hope this helps.

  • Robert M 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    consider cigarettes with millions of addicted customers: PM, MO, LO

    pawn shops: EZPW

    health care: AFAM, ENSG

  • Califrich 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    Companies that supply consumer staples, such as food products, beverages, toiletries, cleaning products and other products that everyone needs to buy repeatedly regardless of the economy, are regarded as good bets (but nothing is guaranteed) in a recession. Until recently, discount retailer Wal-Mart has done well (people look for bargains in recessions), but even it has begun to slide. Companies that make alcoholic beverages, such as Anheuser Bush, may also do fairly well. People may actually drink more during a recession do drown their worries.

  • bud68 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    Consumer staples, healthcare and utilities with low debt and a record of continuous dividends.

  • ft215 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    The best companies to invest in during a recession for the best returns would not be walmart or McDonald’s etc you want to go for a company which has been unfairly punished or that’s stock prices have been cut in half but you know will be around in 5 years. Take a look at McDonald’s currently it is just barely off it’s 52 week high because it’s safe but the returns are small also with a very small dividend. Now is the time to take advantages of opportunities in the market some companies may have problems such as Alcoa,Caterpillar,GE,Pfizer,du pont just to name a few but they most likely will be around in 5 years and all pay nice dividend

  • Serious M 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    google for HSFX Asset Management and start making money. In the end, you will find it the best ever!

  • Peder L 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

  • Thor 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    They like to say to invest in companies that sell anything you can eat, drink, or smoke because people won’t or can’t stop buying those things.

  • JC 11:10 am on September 20, 2009 Permalink

    Right now, BRAZIL BOVESPA MUTUAL FUND OR iSHARE or similar investment TIED UP TO BRAZIL Bovespa index.

    Why ?

    It’s the emerging market with more growth, high risk, and right now it is very buried under the ground, It will recover and pay something between 200% and 400%.

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