Stock Markets Exposed

Looking for the best stock option, at this time, to invest 50k. near retirement. any suggestions???

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1. The way the market is right now stick with big company's that pay a nice dividend. Like MO and GE
2. If you actualy mean options, stay clear. They are very volitile, controlling much more then you invest= small move are large profit or total loss. Stocks in general are less risky, and good buying oppertunities now. Tax free money market offers good return with safety. If you can handle some risk with the money, go with blue chips. Energy and producers is solid.
3. Personally, I would invest in commodities... the money markets are always topped out at 100 and can never go below zero. Unlike a stock when the company folds- you are stuck with a worthless piece of paper- what will you do with it?? Wallpaper? Commodities are viable products which are bought, sold, used up and bought again. We will never stop buying coffee, lumber, orange juice, sugar, soybeans, cattle, pork products, etc... and we will CERTAINLY never stop using money!! If you seriously want to invest in something, I suggest talking to a commodities broker. My personal brokerage is RJ O'Brien out of Chicago. And you can purchase commodities options just the same as stock options. I would reccomend that you hedge your money to make the most of it though. That way, win or lose, you still come out smelling like a rose! (Talk to your broker about hedging to learn more on what I am talking about.) Good luck! And don't leave your investments to choice! LEARN as much as you can about it before you get involved... even an old dog can learn a new trick! Susan
4. If you only have $50,000.00 I strongly suggest you to stay away from options. Top 3 Answerer in Business & Finance. (Vote for me)
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6. So if you invest all your money in stocks, you wouldn't mind the possibility of losing it all? I suggest getting a variable annuity. It pays you income for life, but monthly payout varies. Variable annuities are like tax-deferred mutal funds. I think this is the best option for you. If you were younger, I would of said move it to IRA or Roth IRA and invest in mutual funds.
7. never invest more then you can afford to lose
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