Investing in Stocks that Change the World!

The Social Media Stock Market 

– Part Eight – 

Investing in Stocks that Change the World, Making Smart Investment Decisions

By Steven Friley

Feeling Good about Your Financial Choices

Today when I turn on our television we see natural disasters occurring, war, and an overall feeling of despair. We have the power to change this scene within each of us. As we think of investing, let’s start by talking about “why” we invest in a company. What makes our heart feel good about making a financial decision to invest our money in a business that may or may not take flight and earn a return on our investment? How closely are we supporting the companies we invest in, at the grassroots level? Are we consuming the product, or purchasing the service? These are all questions of the heart.

Looking deeper than your mind, into the place within you where intuitive decisions are made, ask yourself why you choose to invest in the companies you choose, and invest in learning more about financial products you already have such as 401K.

Incorporating Heartfelt Decisions into your Financial World

So you have decided to take control of your financial life and make decisions that you believe in? Congratulations! You have now stated to the world, Wall Street, your broker and employer that you will know exactly how your money is being invested. Here are some questions to ask. (You may print this page below).

1. What companies do I currently invest my hard earned money with?
2. What services to they provide, that I currently use or what products do they provide I currently consume?
3. As a consumer, am I satisfied with the product or service?
4. What is the financial health of the company and what have they got on the horizon?

Finding some of this information is as easy as a quick, keyword clear Google search. Self educating yourself on these questions will allow for a decision to be made based on the way you feel about letting your money go.

Examining the Recent Social Media IPO LinkedIn, Zynga and Facebook

Once again, Congratulations on the decision to take control back regarding your financial decisions. What you do today has a profound impact on the world tomorrow. A great way to start investigating and researching companies that are just entering the market is to use the Social Network companies LinkedIn, Zynga & Facebook. Without me giving you guidance or opinion, I would invite you to do a Google search on:

1. The IPO of LinkedIn, it’s governance and user database.
2. The products offered by Zynga and the effect of those products on society as a whole (good, bad, neutral)
3. The number of businesses that use Facebook as a marketing tool.

You have just taken a huge step forward in improving your life, taking control of your financial future, and creating a better tomorrow for your family! Stay Tuned as The Social Media Stock Market Expands!

As a Planetary Coach, each decision I make in life and business, is made based on the benefit to not only myself, my children and my family but the the world at large. There are plenty of ways to remain negative, but I choose to remain hopeful and positive.

(Bob Rice), general managing partner at Tangent Capital Partners LLC, Says Acquisitions `Best Reason’ for LinkedIn IPO.