Yes, if one buys for the long term & invests on a regular basis it is one of the best options to invest but as they say no risk no gain so the involvement of risk is always there. Better is to seek professional advice while doing it with own research!!

Depends on how one looks at it. If you ask a Preacher in a church, he will tell you that it is a sin to think of money; if you ask a banker, he will tell you that it is terribly risky and that you would be safer by putting your money in a fixed deposit; if you ask an insurance agent, he will tell you to insure either your life or some other thing where his commission is highest; if you ask a lawyer, he will tell you, after deducting his fees, that there is no legal guarantee that you will make a profit, etc., etc...

On a serious vein, it makes economic sense to invest in the share markets because it is the only form of investment that is going to outpace inflation over a period of time. When you are new to the markets, never listen to rumours, and no matter how big the attraction, stay away from the penny stocks (stocks cheaper than 50 rupees. Look at 4 things: 1) how much profit the company is making for the last 3 years ; 2) the management/promoter track record; 3) how much debt i ...more

Yes, if U invest for 4-5 years

No

At least ten per cent of one's earnings may be parked in stocks. the first savings should be through lic.

For experts,yes.For novice ,no.