Originally Posted by
NoStep
So, if you're an economist, why would you be looking to invest in airline stocks? With your grasp of the economy, I'd think you'd be better served investing in sectors with better margins...like weight-loss companies or the porn industry.
But be careful, if you can find your way to losing $billions in the airline industry, you might find yourself a career in airline management...or government!
Just a thought...
Perhaps he or she is researching for the purpose of selling Delta stock short? "Investing in" doesn't necessarily have to mean "owning".
In any event, I commend the level of due dilligence he or she is making.