How to trade following 'best quarter of 2010'

Advice on how to trade during the final two quarters of 2010 may be helpful for those wishing to earn extra money, as one investment expert claims quarter two will be the best period of the whole year.

Michael Baxter, editor of Investment and Business News, argues the April-to-June phase saw the most growth of 2010 and possibly next year as well.

Stock market tips could help speculators identify bargain shares to buy while the market is subdued, or choose assets that will offer a rapid return despite the ongoing economic lull.

Mr Baxter suggests a strong Purchasing Managers' Index indicated the economy would perform well during the time in question, but notes recent data shows this growth may not be maintained.

July figures from the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed a dip from 58 in June to 57.5 this month, following a sharp reduction in export demand.

The investment expert notes austerity measures will also have an effect in the future and may cause economic slowdown across Europe.

Posted by Sara Secker