Newbie Stock Picking Help...

Discussion in 'Stocks' started by Ted28, Aug 11, 2013.

  1. Ted28

    Ted28

    Hi All,

    I was hoping to get some advice with stock picking for my IRA account. I am considering investing in CAT and DE and didn't know which one was "better." I know CAT is the world's largest construction machinery maker and DE is the world's largest farming equipment maker, but they both seem like good long-term buys. Any thoughts?

    Also, I like KO and BF.B since they are both classic drink makers, whereas one is alcoholic and the other isn't. Again, long-term, are they both good picks? (I realize sometimes the two drinks can be complements, i.e. Jack & Coke)

    And lastly I have considered HES, PTR and PBR for an energy pick. I like HES since it's an American multinational, but PBR and PTR are titans in their home countries. I feel they could all be good picks, although PBR isn't having the best tailwinds now business-wise (from what I've read) and HES seems to be a tad pricey.

    Thus, I'm not expecting people to "do my homework for me" with these stocks, but I enjoy hearing about what others think and since I am fairly new to seriously investing, any helpful advice is always appreciated.
     
  2. MO and PFE , solid dividend paying stocks.
     
  3. Never invest in slow growth stocks when the market is making higher highs.
     
  4. Ted28

    Ted28

    Thanks for the responses, those are good tidbits of help! :)
     
  5. Butterball

    Butterball

    Buy SPY and be done with it.