Harley Stock
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: SE Michigan
The price jumped a while ago on speculation of a buyout from a venture capitalist, at this point I wouldnt buy it. Price is too high. Individual stocks are generally risky, just because I shovel tons of money at Harley doesnt mean its a good investment.
Hit this link, then click on "5-year". Not exactly a barn burner.
https://www.google.com/search?q=harl...utf-8&oe=utf-8
Hit this link, then click on "5-year". Not exactly a barn burner.
https://www.google.com/search?q=harl...utf-8&oe=utf-8
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Some in mutual fund. I do not go nuts watching ups and downs. Still in for the long term . Over 40 years I aint lost a dine in the market. Into second retirement now so funds are in more conservative funds now. You can invest or gamble your call.
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From: Other Side of the Tracks
Wifey surprised me and bought 100 shares back around 1991.
Our daughter went to college with tuition paid by dividends and selling some shares of HD stock back when it was splitting pretty regularly.
It dropped from the low $70s to $7 per share on the last big stock "adjustment".
It has climbed steadily but not quickly back to its present price.
Our daughter went to college with tuition paid by dividends and selling some shares of HD stock back when it was splitting pretty regularly.
It dropped from the low $70s to $7 per share on the last big stock "adjustment".
It has climbed steadily but not quickly back to its present price.
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Don't bother getting HOG now. The Companys growth rate has leveled off. The time to by HOG (then HDI) was 1990. You would have seen 5 splits and the stock moving from about $12 to hundreds via those 5 splits.
As someone said above, it's not a very good idea to have just one, single stock. Too risky.
Above all, PAY ATTENTION TO THE FEES CHARGED YOU! You want your broker to work for you, NOT them.
Getting a "no load" arrangement is rarely that.
As someone said above, it's not a very good idea to have just one, single stock. Too risky.
Above all, PAY ATTENTION TO THE FEES CHARGED YOU! You want your broker to work for you, NOT them.
Getting a "no load" arrangement is rarely that.
In general, buying a stock because you are a fan of the company is about the worst possible reason.
If you want to buy a few shares just for fun, why not. But serious money needs serious decision making.
If you want to buy a few shares just for fun, why not. But serious money needs serious decision making.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Des Moines, IA
Great info all. Thank you so much. I am in no position to buy any stock at this point. I keep my eyes on four companies. HD, ChryslerFiat, Ford, and Apple.
If I were to buy any at all today it would be more than likely Apple. Maybe a few Harley just to say I had some lol.
The saying "If I knew then what I know now" I would have done some things differently and invested when I was younger. Granted I will be 38 this year and been in my current career for 15 years with 18 or so to go before I retire all I currently have is our Iowa IPERS for retirement. As one gets older things tend to switch and think about when I can walk out the door from the job. With that said I am not a gambler. Been to Vegas 6 times in the last 5 years and never spend more than $40 in machines.
Just find stocks interesting. Harley had a jump as so has Apple. Our economy is better than it has been but always in flux.
Appreciate all the replies and lets see what happens this week!
If I were to buy any at all today it would be more than likely Apple. Maybe a few Harley just to say I had some lol.
The saying "If I knew then what I know now" I would have done some things differently and invested when I was younger. Granted I will be 38 this year and been in my current career for 15 years with 18 or so to go before I retire all I currently have is our Iowa IPERS for retirement. As one gets older things tend to switch and think about when I can walk out the door from the job. With that said I am not a gambler. Been to Vegas 6 times in the last 5 years and never spend more than $40 in machines.
Just find stocks interesting. Harley had a jump as so has Apple. Our economy is better than it has been but always in flux.
Appreciate all the replies and lets see what happens this week!
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: The 1980's
I use sharebuilder, now called capital 1 investing. it allows you to purchase stock at almost any level of investing. $50, $100, whatever. if it isn't enough to purchase full shares, your balance will indicate the partial. you can then set it up to automatically invest a certain amount periodically. with auto invest, the fees are very reasonable.
www.sharebuilder.com
I don't own any shares right now, but I used to. I would automatically invest in the winter when the share price would go down, and then switch to another company or just suspend investing in the spring/summer when the stock would go up. after a couple of years, I would have accumulated a nice little bit and would then sell it in the spring/summer. would make a tidy little profit. like mentioned above, not enough to retire on, but I would only invest small bits anyway.
www.sharebuilder.com
I don't own any shares right now, but I used to. I would automatically invest in the winter when the share price would go down, and then switch to another company or just suspend investing in the spring/summer when the stock would go up. after a couple of years, I would have accumulated a nice little bit and would then sell it in the spring/summer. would make a tidy little profit. like mentioned above, not enough to retire on, but I would only invest small bits anyway.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,785
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From: Louisiana
I bought Harley stock when the market crashed years ago, pretty much so I could say I owned a piece of the company, but also as part of my investing strategy (every time the market crashes or goes through an "adjustment", buy up some stock). Worked out ok, so far, for me. But I agree with those who say now is not the time to invest in HOG, unless you just want to say you own a piece of the company.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Studio City, CA via Rochester, NY
Great info all. Thank you so much. I am in no position to buy any stock at this point. I keep my eyes on four companies. HD, ChryslerFiat, Ford, and Apple.
If I were to buy any at all today it would be more than likely Apple. Maybe a few Harley just to say I had some lol.
The saying "If I knew then what I know now" I would have done some things differently and invested when I was younger. Granted I will be 38 this year and been in my current career for 15 years with 18 or so to go before I retire all I currently have is our Iowa IPERS for retirement. As one gets older things tend to switch and think about when I can walk out the door from the job. With that said I am not a gambler. Been to Vegas 6 times in the last 5 years and never spend more than $40 in machines.
Just find stocks interesting. Harley had a jump as so has Apple. Our economy is better than it has been but always in flux.
Appreciate all the replies and lets see what happens this week!
If I were to buy any at all today it would be more than likely Apple. Maybe a few Harley just to say I had some lol.
The saying "If I knew then what I know now" I would have done some things differently and invested when I was younger. Granted I will be 38 this year and been in my current career for 15 years with 18 or so to go before I retire all I currently have is our Iowa IPERS for retirement. As one gets older things tend to switch and think about when I can walk out the door from the job. With that said I am not a gambler. Been to Vegas 6 times in the last 5 years and never spend more than $40 in machines.
Just find stocks interesting. Harley had a jump as so has Apple. Our economy is better than it has been but always in flux.
Appreciate all the replies and lets see what happens this week!
When you're ready, just make sure you do your homework. In fact, given your current situation, (Not being in a position to invest just now), it's a great time for you to start that process of getting informed and preparing yourself for when you are. You might start a watch list of stocks that you are interested in and keep an eye on them - just takes about 10 - 15 minutes every day or so and you'll be amazed how just that familiarization with and knowledge of companies, funds and the market in general will prepare you. One can learn a lot by reading and keeping up on news of various companies and how it affects their value. There are also mock investment apps where you can do some investment simulation without actually doing it which could give you a sense. Then, when you are ready to jump in with real money, you'll have great background to make an informed decision. There is no such thing as too much knowledge or preparation nor an amount too small to get started with - just takes discipline to keep building upon the base, pay attention to your holdings and keep abreast with the market and economy.
Just keep in mind that no matter what, it's a risk and it's wise to lessen the risk as we get older and have less time to make up for any clunkers which, as I mentioned earlier, happen to the best of investors. They key is diversification. Good luck.