Investment

[Texas1911]

That's kinda like asking "what gun should I buy?" I think you have to define your goals and what you want to get out of it. Do you want security? Large returns? What's your risk tolerance? Are you trying to generate cash flow, net worth, retirement income, income right now? I would determine my goals first and then build my financial plan around that.

This question is what would "you" do.

 

[Dawico]

I'd start an internet Texas based gun forum and rake in the big money advertisers.

 

[Skip]

^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Texas1911]

I'd start an internet Texas based gun forum and rake in the big money advertisers.

I need a bigger rake! ... LOL.

 

[zembonez]

A lot depends on where this money comes from and what your long term goals are.

Risky investment of a "one time" large sum of money would be a stupid direction to go (although many people with "found money" do exactly that and lose their ass). It's not like a large sum of money is going to pop up repeatedly, so if one plans to use it for a lifetime of security, any investment should be very very conservative in nature.

Franchises do not make money. Look at the published success / failure rates and you'll see that the only person making any real money on franchises is the seller. Most net the owner lees than $20,000 per year... IF nothing goes wrong.

 

[Clockwork]

Franchises do not make money. Look at the published success / failure rates and you'll see that the only person making any real money on franchises is the seller. Most net the owner lees than $20,000 per year... IF nothing goes wrong.

That's enough of that. I want me some In-N-Out.

 

[zembonez]

Many franchises are bought to pay the costs of expensive corners of real estate for a number of years while the value goes way up. Pretty smart long term if you have the money...

 

[SIG_Fiend]

I'd build a large training facility with onsite, affordable, barrack style lodging and individual cabins for traveling instructors. Advertise in all the big gun rags and pack classes. Bring in the best trainers from all over.

As long as it's not called "Front Sight", and run by a Freddie Mercury look alike. ;-) lol

 

[matefrio]

As long as it's not called "Front Sight", and run by a Freddie Mercury look alike. ;-) lol

Front Sight is a cult classic. :-)

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

This question is what would "you" do.

My bad.

499,950 TX Lotto Quickpicks...and a bottle of Bourbon

 

[Greg_TX]

Well, at least I'd be able to find a hot-looking hooker with a few bucks left over this time (and really a female - that's important).

Seriously though, I don't think this is the time to pull the trigger, so to speak. Split the money up between banks so you don't go over the FDIC insured max, park it there for a while but keep it liquid and ready to invest, watch the market, and when there's blood in the streets then you start buying in. Now doesn't look like a good time - I think the housing market will continue to drag down the broader market and a double dip isn't looking all that improbable anymore.

 

[San Antone RR]

Gold and silver

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

Gold and silver

I think you meant "Silver and Gold"....


GASP!!! Yukon Cornelius has a GUN!!!!

 

[Texas1911]

He's a fan of vasectomy carry from appearances.

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

That's how YC and I roll, appendix style.

 

[Clockwork]

I think you meant "Silver and Gold"....

Oh God I lol'd hard.

 

[TrailDust]

If you had $500,000 in cash to invest, what would you invest into and what sort of yield do you think you could return?

Open a managed portfolio with Euro Pacific Capital in order to hedge against the falling dollar.

 

[Dsparil]

honestly, you know me being the Paulbot I am. SILVER dude. Silver bullion. They keep barking there will be no QE 3 but I ain't holding my breath. Oil is predicted to go up more and silver almost ALWAYS mirrors oil. I'd invest in that.

 

[texas_teacher]

I'd invest it in our state's education system... But with today's overcrowding of classrooms and political actions trying to "help" education using it in this way might be more appropriate...

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Front Sight is a cult classic. :-)

Freddie Mercury didn't die, he just moved to Nevada. lol