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Where can I invest sh250,000?
jonminah
#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 14, 2009 10:18:00 AM
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Hi SK pals,

I av 250k that have saved from my previous and current jobs. To be very sincere,I am 21years old and with no slight idea of what to invest on (I don't like forex)! Pliz someone advice me on what I can do with the money coz its just idle in the bank!

I was also thinking of joining a Sacco,which are the best ones?

Thanks!

Progress is a slow process
wa P
#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:15:00 PM
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Congratulations. 250k is a tidy sum if properly invested.

Go into retail. From the outset,may i inform you that I play in the retail industry,so you can discount my enthusiasm.

If you buy an assortment of fmcg (fast moving consumer goods) on wholesale and then retail with 3% average markup,holding everything constant,your portfolio will be 257,500 on the first wave. Buy more stocks worth 257.5k at 3%....by the time you are on the 4th stock cycle,you shall have made 12% profit on your investment. That can be achieved within a month or two depending on choice of stocks and location.

Of course its not all that linear,but if you partner with an existing retail outlet,your contribution towards management of business (overheads) is small,your investment will not loose value,you are shielded from inflation,you can avoid tax,and you shall get debt working in your favor (if you buy stocks worth 250k from a wholesaler,you can get credit for another 250k on 30-60 days terms) Imagine the turnaround in 60 days! On average you should make at least 10% per month on invested capital.

If you need to discuss this further,write to liz.wamo@gmail.com

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jonminah
#3 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:53:00 AM
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Thanks Liz 4 your advice. However,I dont think of any fmcg (fast moving consumer goods) that I can easily purchase. On the other side,am in a fulltime job meaning that if I consider your option I will have to employ someone.


Progress is a slow process
smano
#4 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:24:00 AM
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Unit trust a good option,money market fund a good safe haven with better returns than any bank for your amount as you decide the next step. If you have no immediate use for the money,any equity based fund can give you considerably good returns if invested for the long term (recommended 3 yrs +,ideally 5 yrs +),on average conservative 15% p.a for the invested period. Money works for you as you do your work,exit whenever you please as unit trusts are open ended so you're not tied in to any period. Good especially if you're not inclined to trade in the NSE direct due to lack of time for research anconstant monitoring.

Alternatively get youself a plot and wait to for it to appreciate or develop it at a future date

smano
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jerry
#5 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:43:00 AM
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@Jonminah..,I think ur signature says it all 'progress is a slow process...'. Buy a plot in a developing area. In a couple of years it will have appreciated to double the amt. Just be sure u do all the necessary checks,take precaution so that u r not cheated in the process of acquiring the plot.

Hotels will always serve the fruits/vegs of the season. In stocks,ur duty as a trader is to identify the HOTshare of the season.
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Miri
#6 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:26:00 AM
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Hi,

you can consider buying pieces of plots in areas with prospects of

growth in the future. They will appreciate after some time. However,be carefull

so that you are not conned.
jonminah
#7 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:34:00 AM
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Am not very conversant with unit trusts,however,I do think that investment in land for future sale is much better although there is a greater risk of being conned! Which are the best places to get a nice piece of land ranging on that amount of money?

Progress is a slow process
moshthepitt
#8 Posted : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:29:00 PM
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As I said elsewhere on a similar SK thread,why to try an online thing? You won't need the whole of that 250k to start with. And the margins are better than most places. Though you have to work really hard...

But you can start with 10k,or 50k....and get amazing results. Think about it.

www.likechapaa.com
Bobb
#9 Posted : Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:09:00 AM
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@MOSH

What is this on-line thing? Kindly give us an idea. I feel interested.


BOBB
moshthepitt
#10 Posted : Thursday, July 16, 2009 8:19:00 PM
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@ Bobb

I mean try to make some chapaa online.

Kindly have a look at these two threads:

http://stockskenya.com/n...?stk=1004&top=15747
http://stockskenya.com/n...?stk=1004&top=16131

Also have a look at www.likechapaa.com Sometimes its interesting

www.likechapaa.com
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