Eish man... Getting in to equity for short term gains now is what i define as gambling....

@ Guru, thanks for the advice. I am female by the way. Any other stocks you can advice on???

@nurse how extensive is your stocks knowledge/experience? If you have just started, i would suggest that you come up with objectives first. Do you want to grow your wealth, park your savings, get income, speculate, short term or longterm? Next you come up with an investment plan and strategy on your entry and exit. Do that first then you can ask for advice coz buying stocks hapharzadly can crush you. I am male by the way.

@nurse1 nice to see more of the fairer sex join the game...
But my advice to you is that if you're new to this don't try and play short term games otherwise you'll burn every cent of yours.... Even the pros rarely speculate so go long term...

@nurse the speculation at this stage as a beginner can be suicidal. Select the stocks u wonna invest for a while or with a long term strategy. Visit at this blog(wazua) learn by what your hear the opinions they help anyway.But later do your homework the company/companies u chose to pick even if you dont buy its advisable just to know..enquire how to read the(balance sheet),the graph.Form a habit of reading business columns from local newspapers.

Wanyina, I noted in the fantasy market you are still sitting on cash. I guess you are waiting for the downturn.

@ Nurse1,
.. my point is: as you research and learn about the companies you want to invest in, you can try the fantasy game, where you invest virtual money, this can help you learn without making serious mistakes with real cash.

@Nurse : How short is your short-term? 3months,6months..because to make a substantial amount of profit within a short-term period requires good skill,and understanding the markets BUT the opportunities are there. Select a few companies..preferably the cheap ones,trading at < 30Ksh..analyze them,prospectives in each..future news that may excite the market,fundamentals e.t.c..I bought 10,000 Coop Bank shares at 10KSh 4 months ago and i sold them recently at 16Ksh..So,it's possible

@Gatheuzi you are right men,im right at the fence,as to jump in anytime as downturn falls..matter of fact im increasing Equity,Coop but watch on NBK.....i forgot i will put some change and add on Kenol ...this is time to invest.......

What has gender got to do with it? Why did you have to specify it?

@Nurse,

Going forward,this market will ride on positive sentiments of the new constitution.This may not favour short term speculators but it's likely to make hundreds of millionaires in the medium to long term.....The only rider being how we behave during the implementation/election period overlooking 2012........As for picks,financials and industrials look really bright.....To give you a glimpse of what to expect,look at the market performance just before 2002 elections and the period thereafter up to MID 2006.