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Written by Adrian Jameson

Thursday, 25 September 2008 19:00

The news is full of doom and gloom (negative sentiment) about stock markets all around the world, but particularly the instability of the US market. Share prices have tumbled and fear has seen people flee the markets for safer havens such as gold, government bonds (some of which have been negatively geared!) and for those who are seriously terrified hiding their money under the bed.

There are various product names that we have grown up with and use around the home, on the car or even wear, and when we see these products at a discount at our local store we will often buy extra as we see these as representing good value. Thanks to media and fear mongers there are company shares available at a considerable discount right now. What's changed? These companies have the same management, same line of products, the same manufacturing facilities and strong balance sheets, what has changed is the overall market sentiment.

There are a few options so that you take advantage of these circumstances. If you are contributing to your pension scheme right now you could increase that contribution, or make extra ones, so that your pension company can buy more shares and when the market changes the value will go up much quicker.

Another option is to do some careful research into current stock values since there are bargains to be had. Of course you don't have to buy stocks - another option is to learn how to trade share options. These can be seen as risky for the unwary so get the best knowledge you can afford before embarking on this strategy as the returns can be phenomenal.

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