7 Responses to “Which investment is better Gold or a Microsoft stock?”

1. Dean Joplin Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 4:45 am

   100 blocks of gold would be your best option. microsoft is not going to be comming out with anything new anytime soon other than a way to put a battery in electronics backwards and it still work. but i have a good feeling the price of gold will be rising in the future. if you would like to donate like $25 or anything at all i wuld be more than willing to accept =)
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2. ePhil Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 5:19 am

   if you know Robert Kiyosaki, you’d know

   he (the author of rich dad, pour dad an other bestsellers) say

   that in crisis time you should invest in gold and diamonds

   (he is thinking big – he bought a diamond mine in Africa

   you should too, if you are really rich)

   and maybe you read some of his books on investments
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   one of Robert’s books, I don’t remind

3. Dr.Sabra Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 5:24 am

   If you are ‘really really rich’,
   then I suppose it would be better for you to consult a stock broker,
   who has more knowledge in this area, more than any of us: it would be the best for you
   Personally,
   I would go for gold since it is a more stable market.
   Microsoft shares are not really rewarding recently,
   maybe when the Windows 8 comes out, you should think
   of buying into Microsoft.(which is about 2012)
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   Owner of rising small buisness

4. Common Sense Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 5:49 am

   Apples & oranges.

   The investment for each of these would be based on a different set of rules. The ETF "GLD" for a long term investment is foolish. There is little history of gold that suggests it’s a good investment. It is a commodity not an equity. An investment in Gold is more of a gamble than an investment.

   MSFT is an equity. They can effect their growth within the confines of the world economy. You can’t say the same about GLD (Gold ETF).

   On top of all this…… it’s nuts to put more than 2% of your total portfolio into Gold. Whereas MSFT could be double (4%). Needless to say….. putting all you eggs in one basket is totally nuts. You’re asking an investing question… not a gambling question.
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   Taking any investment advice from strangers, whose qualifications and motives can never be known……. is a strange way to grow your future.

5. The Guy in the City Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 6:25 am

   If you were "really really rich" you wouldn’t be asking about investment advice on Yahoo Answers.
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6. Joseph Says:
   July 13th, 2010 at 7:04 am

   Buying gold isn’t an investment, it’s a speculation on future spot prices. Since I, like everyone else on this site, have no clue about future spot prices of gold, I would say invest in Microsoft. Although I wouldn’t necessarily say that’s a good idea outside of those 2 choices.
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7. gold bullion Says:
   July 14th, 2010 at 5:18 pm

   I think it is good to check out both. It always depends on how you deal with it. Research first.

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