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Top Ten Investing Ideas for 2008

1. Pick Up Still-Solid Stocks Down on Their Luck
Everyone knows that the best money to be made is wagered in recessionary times, when it is certainly most difficult. Value investors and high-growth speculators should look at this market correction as a fantastic buying opportunity, and load up on historical powerhouses down on their luck. Popular names like Warren Buffet and Carl Icahn are loading up on cheap stocks that would seem poor investments only in the short term. Long term traders should love the opportunity in 2008.

2. Turn Off CNBC and Invest in the Unpopular Sectors
What’s “hot” and what’s “not” will change week by week. Traders that pay too much attention to the constant buy-sell that goes onto television will surely lose money in this market. Being late to the party is never a good thing, and there is no faster way to lose money than by trying to bet on a trade that’s already been played out in full. Smart investors should look toward the best companies in the worst sectors. When these sectors turn around (think housing and airlines), you are sure to lock in profits.

3. Ride the “Best of Breed” Stocks in Hot Sectors
While many investors and traders used to favor the ever-reliable “value plays” that come about in a bull market, bear markets such as this one routinely exhibit a growth play favored environment. This means that our old mantra, “the trend is your friend,” really can work for you. Those investors that bought into oil drillers when it seemed that the commodity bubble had burst at $110/barrel saw huge gains as their picks were helped by $145/barrel highs. There are many more examples of this, and it’s evident that your best winner could be one that has already been winning. Stick to your guns!

4. Trade Commodity-Tracked Companies on Support/Resistance
The commodity market has been one of the most actively traded areas of the international market in 2008. While things may look as though the bubble has burst after oil’s gains slowly faded off, look toward the support and resistance lines that drive trading activity. A basic knowledge of technical analysis could be your saving grace if you are looking to secure some quick gains off of monster moves in crude oil, natural gas or even precious metals.

5. Bet On A Quicker-Than-Expected Recovery
Economic downturns are frequently quicker and less painful than analysts predict. Knowing this, placing bets on a better tomorrow could pay off in a big way. It’s clear that those investors that trend toward the unpopular plays will be rewarded handsomely if those wagers play out. Looking toward the international and United States economies may present an excellent buying opportunity to those that feel fears are overcooked and we may return to prosperity sooner than expected.

6. Buy Tech Stocks Poised for Explosive Growth
Information technology companies are a common growth bet during bull markets. Even more so, despite the tech bubble from the start of the decade, investors before and after have seen great value and income from purchasing high-flying tech stocks. Even in a down economy, companies rely on tech in order to fuel and accelerate their business models. Take a look at the speculative or high-growth companies out there in the stock market that are trading at historic lows versus the overall market, and make a bundle.

7. Purchase Alternative-Energy Plays Hand Over Fist
It’s been on of the most talked about themes in politics, and the election ahead could virtually make or break alternative energy prospects in 2008. Despite all this, it is obvious that an alternative source of fuel needs to be put into widespread use over the next few years. Making bets on wind energy, solar energy, clean-coal technology or even natural gas can pay off huge if contracts are secured and federal mandates are issued. These extremely volatile plays offer explosive growth if you can stomach the risk!

8. Lock It Down with Large Cap Companies
One problem with the losses felt in 2008 has been too much diversification into smaller market capitalization growth prospects. Many of these small competitors are feeling the push of larger, more dominant, presences that can control pricing initiatives and put others out of business. Stick with the big names in 2008 and lock in some profits while limiting your downside risk for a reliable move every time.

9. Increase Your Exposure to Emerging Economies
While 2007 may have been the year of growth in China, many of these popular growth havens have been picked apart by an international market slowdown sparked by the United States economy. How far can these markets fall? If you are in the camp that would believe these economies are performing up to expectation, place some speculative bets into emerging economy tied companies like those invested heavily in Brazil and India. You may be in for some monster gains once things turn around.

10. Ride Out The Storm with High-Paying Dividends
If all else fails and the investing environment is just too gruesome to put new money into, you can secure gains in the mid term by moving cash to stocks paying high dividends. There are many companies that are investing heavily in their investors. The most intriguing plays in 2008 have high dividends to pay out 5%, 10% or more even if the stock trades flat over the next few months. You can ride out the storm in any market environment by sticking with a high-paying dividend company with a reliable business model.

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-Jim Regan

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