Don't fall into the trap of trying to time the stock market unless you are doing it on somebody else's fund. I recommend the Bogleheads philosophy www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads®_investment_philosophy

HowardRoark · Jul 15, 2012 2:26 PM

 Thanks Howardroark for the suggestion, i am actually trying to do close to what you suggest, i am not trying to time the stock market and be active trader, rather i am trying to build a portfolio with bonds, index funds and stocks, so i wanted to know how to approach that and what vehicle, like e-trade or scottrade to pursue.

lomanthang · Jul 15, 2012 4:06 PM

I use Vanguard for index funds and bonds, and etrade for stocks (if any).  Last edited: 15-Jul-12 04:43 PM

HowardRoark · Jul 15, 2012 4:38 PM

There is a dedicated space for "investment" topics.  Click on "other discussions" on the blue bar above.  I am sure your question has been addressed numerous times in the threads there.

Nepali_American · Jul 16, 2012 8:00 AM

 Thanks nepali-american. I appreciate it.

lomanthang · Jul 17, 2012 12:45 AM