CNBC’s Jim Cramer said saving is the most important thing for investors, no matter how much they are making or what stage of life they’re in. “I want you to save no matter what the excuse. Obviously, the earlier the better. Through thick and thin,” he said, adding that if you don’t have time to … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said he felt drawn to the stock market when he was in the fourth grade. He usually searched through his father’s copies of the Philadelphia Bulletin for sports and comics, but soon became curious about the business section, which had tables markedly different from the ones with batting averages he usually studied. … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors his key strategies for making successful trades, saying it’s most important to start small, have a clear plan of action and only make intentional moves. “If you’re trying to trade, make sure you have a catalyst, an exit point where something’s supposed to happen, and then get out of the … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer began his professional investing career at Goldman Sachs. While there, he began to learn the basics of how to make money on the market, namely the importance of figuring out one’s individual investing goals and keeping a diverse portfolio. “From my early days at Goldman Sachs, I learned the core principles … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors shouldn’t lose their heads when the market starts to rally. According to him, it’s crucial to stay focused, practice restraint and take some profits. “When the stock market’s had a big short-term run—short term—don’t get carried away by the optimism,” he said. “Instead, keep your head on straight, check your … Read more
It may seem counterintuitive, but to CNBC’s Jim Cramer, one of the best times to scrutinize your portfolio is during a rally. “If the fundamentals aren’t changed, if the company hasn’t improved, then it might have gotten too expensive as a stock because of the rally,” he said. “So, when the market’s roaring, give your … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer told investors it’s important to use big rallies to prepare for the down days. In other words, you should raise some cash when your stocks are on a roll. “The next time we get a big up day or two, please, I’m begging you, use the strength to raise some cash,” he … Read more
To CNBC’s Jim Cramer, there is such a thing as making too much money. Investors should be wary if their stocks dramatically outperform the averages during a market-wide rally, as that could be a warning sign that their investments are too risky or too concentrated in one sector. “The best time to figure out if … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer vehemently advised against buying stock during a market rally, even though it may be tempting to do so. “I always tell you to buy into weakness and sell into strength, but that really means you need to sell some of your winners at the moment when they’re at their hottest, and you … Read more
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Viking’s year-to-date stock performance. Viking: “You want to buy Viking…This is a really fine company, and it will do well for multiple years because they have many ships coming in.” Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gentex’s year-to-date stock performance. Gentex: “Gentex is too closely related to autos, and autos have … Read more