should i purchase delta airlines stock. the price is very low?
97214
Airlines do not make money. Sure a few exceptions for some period of time, but for the most part the industry is a financial disaster. They can't control fuel prices, they can't charge whatever they like because high prices kills demand. If you could travel on a vacation for $400.00 you might go. If all of a sudden they want $800.00 for the same trip you might just drive somewhere for your vacation.\n\nStay away, the low price you see now is high compared to where it will end up. See United Airlines Bankruptcy. They get bailed out, but the original shareholders are left holding the air bag!
542192
I assume this is a publicly traded company??  If not then the company sets the rules on how the stock is redeemed (sold). The least expensive, but not the quickest, route would be to open an Internet brokerage account. Otherwise go to any broker and expect to pay as much as a few hundred dollars.  Broker fees vary by broker, number of shares in the transaction and value of the stock. \n\nKEEP IN MIND - if this is publicly traded stock, protect it as you would cash.  If you lose it, it is gone.
303597
Most airlines are poorly run, and with the increase in oil.  this will sound the death knell for them.  I would keep away from all airline stocks except for maybe jetblue
320810
Thin Kaboutit is entirely correct.  When a company goes into bankruptcy (which may still happen, you just don't know) then one of several things might happen.  First, it may never come out of bankruptcy, so your purchase is worthless.  Second, it might manage to come out of bankruptcy, but get rid of all it's old shares.  This is perfectly legal and has happened to many people who bought stocks like this, especially around 2000-2003.  In this case you are entirely out your money.  In a few cases, they may actually come out of bankruptcy, devaluate their old shares, and offer you something in exchange (like warrants-Chiquita did that a few years ago, for example).  And if you are VERY lucky, it may actually work for you.  But your odds are quite small.  There is no telling where Delta is going right now, if you decide you want to take a chance, just don't invest money you can't afford to loose.
1002924
Most stocks, but not all, under 5 bucks are not what one would call investments.  They fall under the heading speculations, especially the gold mines.  There is one medical stock that even though it is a speculation it has some merit.  It is not under 5 though but not too far away.  MEDX.  They have several drugs in phase 3. And S&P rates them a buy.  They are involved in the options scandle. I once owned the stock but sold it. I have been thinking of buying it back.  There is a company TINY that invests in companies that do nanotechnology. It is really speculative and I expect it to probably go under but it is selling about as low as it has sold in a year. It might go up again in the near future.  It is about $10. \n\nHere is one to look at INPC. It is a communications company trading at 6.41, close to 5. Running a deficit but projected to make money this year and more next. Analysts tend to be overly optimistic though. It popped out at the top of the list of a S&P screen of stocks under $10.  Another LIOX. Also running a deficit but expected to post a profit. $5.37.  It is sort of an internet company, but after reading its profile I am still not sure exactly what it does.  Now.  You might very well buy stock in either of these companies and make some money, but there is a whole lot of risk.  Either could double in value or could go broke. \n\nIf you sign of for an account with Fidelity you can run these screens yourself and pick your poison.
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The stock is still in a strong downward trend.\n\nIf you observe on the chart, you will notice 2 trend lines, one is still showing a strong downward trend and the other acting as a strong resistance.\n\nI suggest buying when both trend intersacts and purchase at that price, or you can drop me a mail if you require further analysis.
400502
If they go bankrupt (completely), you may be SOL, unless the company offers some sort of compensation.\n\nIt's unlikely Delta will be bought by another company, but if they did, you'd probably get a heck of a buyout option.\n\nIf you have any doubts about Delta's future, I'd sell.
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They are in two different sectors...both near 52 week highs. Boeing (BA) has done slightly better the last 1,2 yrs compared to AFL. \n\nBoth companies are rated B- by Investors Business Daily. BA's sector is rated slightly higher though.\n\nPersonally, I'd hold BA. I remember hearing about a lot of new orders for planes the last few months.
957924
There's a reason these companies are trading on Pink Sheets. Invest in something that will actually make money (i.e. a company that has a future). $1,000 will buy you a decent number of shares in a reputable company.
255746
If you put in a limit order for $5.00 and the stock trades as low as $5.00 you may not get filled, or if it is a lot of shares you may get a partial fill. Any market orders placed before the limit price was hit will be ahead of you and there may not be enough sellers at the low price to make everyone happy.\n\nBut in general you will get them at that price or fractions of a penny better if you use someone like ameritrade and it trades through your price.
652214
I would suggest a wait and watch. Though the corrections offer an attractive level to enter over priced shares.
29870
Best way to check to see if they are undervalued is look at the Price to Book ratio.  This DOES NOT  GUARANTEE the stock's price will go up.
174993
You buy them with a broker just like any other stock.\nThe pros are they can possibly move faster (percentage wise) then higher priced listed securities. You can buy more shares because they are cheaper. The downside is that most companies that are very cheap are at that level because they have serious problems. So you are assuming more risk basically. Also ocean west holding is crap LOLOL.
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EAG is trading this morning. $1.54 last trade, has traded over 65000 shares this morning. Whatever broker you are using is a moron. The pennies you are saving from using a moron is costing you lots of aggravation and lost trading opportunity. There are lots of discounters out there...i would find another if i were you!
1072437
No.\n\nDelta is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.\n\nIt's stock is currently trading on the bulleting board or pink sheets.  When Delta emerges from bankruptcy (I don't know the schedule for the proceedings, but it could be several years based on the United and US Air experiences), the existing stock will be cancelled (made worthless) and equity (stock) in the reorganized company will be largely owned by the current creditors.\n\nIn other words, nothing the company does now will have a meaningful impact on the value of the current stock, although the current stock price will fluctuate (largely as a result of speculative trading activities).
921298
I like Dell stock, but I don't think I would buy it here.  It has come up from $19 only recently.  I think the easy money has been made.  That said, Dell is still a fantastic company.  I own 3 Dell computers.  \n\nIf you are looking for investment ideas, I think the first thing to do is see what the best traders are buying and selling.  this is the idea behind http://www.top10traders.com - this is a free site that lets you create a portfolio of stocks with $100,000 in "play" money.  Each day the site ranks the best performing portfolios, so you can see how your picks perform compared to other investors.  You can also read posts on investing from the best traders, as well as share your own investing ideas.\n\nHere are this month's best traders:\n\nhttp://www.top10traders.com/Top10Standings.aspx\n\nGood luck!
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also call the airlines directly...they sometimes give discounts for a death in the family, and emergency flight! try delta first.