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In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Since men have learned to shoot without missing, I have learned to fly without perching
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2010 Posts: 5,040
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Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Buy stocks, land isn't going anywhere, but the low prices will not last forever. When your stocks flip x3 if u play your cards right. you can always buy the land. The investor's chief problem - and even his worst enemy - is likely to be himself
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/23/2009 Posts: 8,083 Location: Enk are Nyirobi
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Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. Life is short. Live passionately.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/3/2007 Posts: 18,371 Location: Nairobi
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sparkly wrote:Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. Neither. Just put it in T-Bond at 20%. No risk. And spend the year learning from @Wazuans. Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Rank: Member Joined: 9/11/2015 Posts: 245 Location: Thika
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Okay. I would say that I have above average knowledge in both types of investments, so I guess putting the money in T-Bonds is out of question. The dilemma persists. Since men have learned to shoot without missing, I have learned to fly without perching
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/22/2010 Posts: 11,522 Location: Nairobi
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Jon Jones wrote:Okay. I would say that I have above average knowledge in both types of investments, so I guess putting the money in T-Bonds is out of question. The dilemma persists. Stocks... possunt quia posse videntur
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/23/2009 Posts: 8,083 Location: Enk are Nyirobi
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VituVingiSana wrote:sparkly wrote:Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. Neither. Just put it in T-Bond at 20%. No risk. And spend the year learning from @Wazuans. Good one @VVS. Indeed GOK paper offers highest net returns, minimal risk and acceptable liquidity. Life is short. Live passionately.
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Rank: Chief Joined: 1/3/2007 Posts: 18,371 Location: Nairobi
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sparkly wrote:VituVingiSana wrote:sparkly wrote:Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. Neither. Just put it in T-Bond at 20%. No risk. And spend the year learning from @Wazuans. Good one @VVS. Indeed GOK paper offers highest net returns, minimal risk and acceptable liquidity. I am going to beg off this thread. Obviously @JonJones thinks he is much better off going for stocks or land. Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Rank: Elder Joined: 9/15/2006 Posts: 3,907
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VituVingiSana wrote:sparkly wrote:VituVingiSana wrote:sparkly wrote:Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. Neither. Just put it in T-Bond at 20%. No risk. And spend the year learning from @Wazuans. Good one @VVS. Indeed GOK paper offers highest net returns, minimal risk and acceptable liquidity. I am going to beg off this thread. Obviously @JonJones thinks he is much better off going for stocks or land. As you beg off, don't miss the gem in your advice. The answer may not be either stocks or land, but a decision that buys you time to Learn. That should serve for a lifetime of gains 
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 6/22/2015 Posts: 51 Location: Nairobi
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sparkly wrote:Jon Jones wrote:In 4 months time, I will have the option of either buying stocks at NSE at discounted prices, or buying a piece of land worth 1.5 million that I intend to use for real estate purposes in future. In light of current circumstances, I am torn between the two investments. Which one should I take? Bear in mind that I am young, just off campus...with no investment in land and with a finance background. Invest in what you understand. If you understand neither, entrust the money with an investment professional as you learn the game. One thing I adore most at Wazua is the boldness with which the advise is delivered-No mincing words;straight to the point.  A Theory of Everything.
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