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I have good friend who has been a broker for over 30 years. According to him quick killings in the market are thought to be common but they are not. For every small speculator that makes the big score, there are a dozen that can't even keep with the market averages.An awful lot depends on your age and goals. Are you old enough that you plan to invest now to have a good retirement. If you are you can definitely get into the stock market now with some good buys. Hold those stocks for twenty or so years it will probably pay off handsomely. If you are hoping to buy now and sell in a year or so in the hopes of making a quick killing then probably not a good time to buy.