Where to invest 1000AUD?

[Trav.]

Any thoughts on which is the best way to invest 1000AUD? I am looking to invest for long term.
I know 1000AUD is not a big amount but it's my start and it has to be from somewhere

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[tinhat]

You say you are looking to invest $1,000 long term. I note that Commsec now do trades of between $500 to $1000 for $10 brokerage.

I'm going to list some stocks that I think you could buy today and not come back to for five to ten years.

Someone already mentioned CSL. I would add Nanosonics (NAN), Polynovo (PNV) and Xero (XRO). Take into mind that we can't be sure which way the stock market will turn this week, next month, this year or next year or where it will be in another five years time. The stocks I have listed are all "expensive" trading on very high PEs even taking into account forward earnings forecasts but I think they have great outlooks over the long run.

 

[Knobby22]

I just think you have to get your feet wet so invest in a couple of companies, read their annual reports and develop your knowledge.

 

[qldfrog]

And before getting ahead, something no one has mentioned
You want the best ROI:
So shares,ratesetters etc
But 1000 is not such a great amount that it can not be easily spent...
Have you thought about using it to avoid spending, reducing day to day expenses:
A new fridge saving you a dollar a day , installing PV system to reduce bills, a new energy saver pump for a poil..i know..but you get the idea
Even a car, maybe going from old 4wd using 12l per 100km to a smaller car using half that
Anyway, all is is based on your life/lifestyle but before investing 1kbon the market to see it go in smoke in 12 months, i would make this babies work to save you a few bucks each day
When this is done, start investing

 

[kashtrade]

And before getting ahead, something no one has mentioned
You want the best ROI:
So shares,ratesetters etc
But 1000 is not such a great amount that it can not be easily spent...
Have you thought about using it to avoid spending, reducing day to day expenses:
A new fridge saving you a dollar a day , installing PV system to reduce bills, a new energy saver pump for a poil..i know..but you get the idea
Even a car, maybe going from old 4wd using 12l per 100km to a smaller car using half that
Anyway, all is is based on your life/lifestyle but before investing 1kbon the market to see it go in smoke in 12 months, i would make this babies work to save you a few bucks each day
When this is done, start investing

YOu explained it so well

 

[dyna]

If you belong to a not for profit superannuation fund or an industry super fund with low fees and good performance over this cycle,and your annual income is less than $38,500(?) whack the $1,000 into super, right away because the fed government will co-contribute free money to you, of $500.Do the maths.You won't get a better return on your humble one grand,anywhere. The co-contribution tapers off to zero when your income reaches $53,500(?)p.a.

 

[qldfrog]

If you belong to a not for profit superannuation fund or an industry super fund with low fees and good performance over this cycle,and your annual income is less than $38,500(?) whack the $1,000 into super, right away because the fed government will co-contribute free money to you, of $500.Do the maths.You won't get a better return on your humble one grand,anywhere. The co-contribution tapers off to zero when your income reaches $53,500(?)p.a.

Yes and no for that advice
Based on your age...
150pc return in first year in super coins which might be either worthless when you cash them, or even stolen from you in exchange of a government IOU if lucky in the next recession.
You can buy gold or bread with your $1000 now, what can you buy with the $1500 super?
Just want people to think about that especially if young and in light of the super shifting environment in Australia

 

[tech/a]

For a grand I’d buy one stock which
Is low risk but high probability of quick
Increase.
They are there every month just look at
The monthly comp.
Start with a stop to position size and be
Aggressive on risk mitigation.

it’s a grand so it won’t change your life if it goes
Pear shaped
But it WILL teach you a whole heap about Risk
And opportunity.

This is not a time to be conservative.

 

[tech/a]

As Its 1 trade at a time thought Id post some examples---see how we go.

 

[tech/a]

Been watching OEC

Fell near the low of the V/C area 51c
This fall back is now very deep
indicating a longer period of Consolidation

While Ill keep on a watch list Ill be looking for
better prospects.

Balance $1000

 

[Saqeeb]

@tech/a, with these type of trades, how do you manage your stop loss orders? Do you leave them with the brokers or manage them after EOD to sell next open.
If leaving them with the brokers, are you not concerned about SP triggering your SL only to go back up the same day?

 

[tech/a]

No Im not worried.
IB do around $2 billion a day in Revenue.
I dont think they are interested in my Stops.

Managing the stops isn't something I need to do until Im filled
Then I'm pretty aggressive until I'm at B/E.
Once We get on one Ill update how I trade it and why.

 

[Saqeeb]

No Im not worried.
IB do around $2 billion a day in Revenue.
I dont think they are interested in my Stops.

Managing the stops isn't something I need to do until Im filled
Then I'm pretty aggressive until I'm at B/E.
Once We get on one Ill update how I trade it and why.

Thanks @tech/a, very much interested to see how you trade one of these.

 

[tech/a]

Could have traded OEC at 53.5c (When I posted at 10.54) with a stop at 50c
But in my view this is likely to range.
Even so the Risk is 3.5c on 1700 shares or $59.50.

Will keep an eye on it based upon the above.

 

[barney]

Honestly mate I don't think you will like my advice but here it is any way.

Best advice (sorry, lets call it an observation as advice is not allowed) I've seen so far @fergee.

Trying to make a few bucks on the stock market with $1000 bucks is very doable over time, but a bit like watching paint dry, unless you put it on a higher risk stock (as per tech's example above etc)

Seriously, if I only had 1 thousand bucks to invest … i'd buy 2 lawn mowers, 2 whipper snippers and rustle up 2-3 lawns to mow in my spare time each weekend ($100 clear profit after expenses) and smile at the bank balance of $5K at the end of the year .....

Agreed, a bit more work than simply watching your "Commsec" account every day … but likely a lot more rewarding .. and after 3 years you will have $15K to "dabble" with (which in all honesty, is probably a heck of a lot more than you will have left of your $1K stock investment over the same period)

Honestly (in my opinion) … trading the stock market with anything less than 'a lot of money' is generally a waste of time (and money!) … unless you get lucky

 

[tech/a]

Barney

I was a lawny many years ago.
My very first business!!
There is opportunity there for sure.
Build em up and sell them off!
Bought my very first Industrial Property doing just that!

But still lets persevere with the grand!

 

[tech/a]

CT1
In a very good field.

 

[barney]

Barney
I was a lawny many years ago.
My very first business!!
There is opportunity there for sure.
Build em up and sell them off!
Bought my very first Industrial Property doing just that!
But still lets persevere with the grand!

LOL … Indeed tech …. finding a spec/semi spec stock that has the potential to increase the initial stake exponentially is actually "where I live" trading wise, so I understand your suggestion, often to my own detriment unfortunately

In reality ….. to the unwary/unknowing however ….. mowing a few lawns would likely return far more than trading ever will … without the associated stress etc when things don't go as planned Sad but true (as I imagine you may agree?)

 

[tech/a]

So Been tied up in morning meetings.

But If I WAS trading OEC I would have my stop RAISED to 52c
Wont be giving these any breathing space.
Want my average loss well below 10% in the longer term.

CT1 Close to buy trigger.
SMP Stagnant I didn't mark the chart above.
First to trigger if they do will the one to trade.
Orders are today only.

 

[tech/a]

Saqeeb Ill put it as you suggest in my thread in the members section.