Should I keep investing in MSFT?

Question

I have it in my Roth Ira and plan on holding it, as with my others ,long term.25+years.I invest bi weekly.I was wondering if I should switch it for GE. I also have PG,PEP,JNJ,MCD,BAC, as well as some small caps.Which one is a better bet GE or MSFT for long term?Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes. Strong company with strong cash flows.

Do not forget the old fashioned CDs as an investment choice :)

http://www.financecd.blogspot.com

Answer 2

It is dead money--neither really going up or down

http://finance.yahoo.com/echarts?s=MSFT

Go with "t" or "pg" for the dividends for the long haul

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

although I am not a particular fan of either, a diversified portfolio is less risky than a non diversified portfolio.  In that respect maybe it is time to add some GE.   I do have another idea for you to consider however.  You are 100% invested currently in U S stocks.  That might not be the wisest choice for the long term, especially talking 25 years.  The U S government's concept of economics is virtually nil and their policies reflect that.  Why not consider an eft that invests in foreign markets to give you a little more balance to your portfolio.  

Here are a couple for your consideration.

VEU an index fund that holds an index of all world stocks except the U S.  

EFA an index fund of world developed markets except the U S.

EEM an index fund of developing world markets.  This is more of a risk than the two above and should not be a big bet but up to 15% of your assets will provide for the possiblity of enhanced performance.  It 5 year annual return is about 33%

Answer 5

I heard a talking head on TV the other day say MSFT is a bargain right now.

They do seem to keep generating lots of cash and that is what it is all about... but the stock has been lame the last few years.