Good time to buy stock in Square-Enix?

[NefarioCall]

http://www.wikinvest.com/stock/Square_Enix_(SQNXF)

I get the feeling this would be a real good time to buy stock in Square Enix. >_>
Looking at this graph that covers the last 6-7 years of the company, you'll notice that the current close of about $16 is in around an all time low.

However ... it does make sense. SE is employing a crew of 300 people to work in FFXIV right now, in addition to outsourcing some of the project work. Even after subscriber fee intake, they are probably out over 1 Million each month in the red over this game. That's of course in addition to reportedly 5 years of development time lost before the original launch of 1.0

Faith in the company is fragile in the first place...
But SE is legitimately throwing everything they have at this game... and for those few of us here paying attention, we're in the know about a few details that aren't secret, but are not yet public knowledge.

The China contract for FFXIV will be a big impact maker for one... The luminous engine is just getting under way as well. ....and then there's the upcoming convention. Dragon Quest X online launched today and it looks good. The Ad campaign for FFXIV is set to begin in only a couple of weeks. ... On the announcement of a Deus Ex movie i am uncertain what to think on that one ...

In any case, i think it's silly to think that SE stock will go down any further. THIS, right now, is the low point. RIGHT NOW.

Will it go up to a modest $23-24, or as high as $45-50? Tough to say. I think it'll top $30 in the next three years though. That's a 2:1 investment and it could be pretty lucrative if you have enough overhead.

Plus, it supports FFXIV.

[TimonLoon]

Um.. That ticker NEVER moves in terms of volume/cash. You want to buy SE shares you buy in JPY (Ticker: 9684.T).

I currently have some longs in SE and things were going good till that Versus XIII rumor came out. I've lost all my profits and waiting for it to come back.

[XxOstiaxX]

I would not put any hopes in movie from SE, also until they confirm or deny what happened with Versus, it could either go up or down, also Type-0 has yet to be announced for the USA-EU market, and it's a solid game, SE being unable to comment or weather they will or not release it world wide really is concerning <.<

[Neomarl]

Why would you invest in a dying company?

[Fear]

Why would you invest in a dying company?

Please leave

[Sephrick]

In any case, i think it's silly to think that SE stock will go down any further. THIS, right now, is the low point. RIGHT NOW.

Based on what?

I'm as big an SE fanboy as the next person on here, but basing financial decisions on hunches and presumptions is bad business.

What does SE really have coming in the next few years?

Sure they've had some great acquisitions recently, but everything is so far up in the air right now it's impossible to know where it will land.

XIV is basically banking on a Hail Mary pass. vsXIII is starting to be regarded as vaporware. They're about to announce a third XIII sequel. Tomb Raider is being met with mixed reactions and Sleeping Dogs has an uphill battle.

The gaming industry as a whole is a risky investment. Companies are constantly downsizing or closing as the costs of making a game that is up to par with people's expectations keeps skyrocketing.

So is it a good time to try and make any gaming company some kind of nestegg? My opinion is no. But then again, I'm not really much of a gambler.

[Azurymber]

SE stock will continue to drop as their recent games have met with a negative response, and failures such as XIV have reduced consumer confidence.

Even if XIV 2.0 is perfect it is nearly impossible to re-market a failed game, and all the people on here who claim spamming advertisements will work have no real marketing experience. 2.0 will not be SE's saving grace.

SE's stock will rise again if the next final fantasy (15? versus?) is a massive success. If not, they will probably fall drastically.

There are a lot of -MUCH- safer stocks out there.

That being said, SE probably won't die as they can make millions off KH3, FFVII-HD/3D, FF15

If you want to invest in a winner, try ZeniMax Media if they ever go public (owns Bethesda). Their new Elder Scrolls MMO will almost for sure be one of the most successful mmo's on the market and will probably make ff look like a joke. Even the screenshots of it and concept art look years ahead of XIV. Plus they will have 3-way massive PvP battles and let you explore all of skyrim, morrowing, tamriel, and a bunch of other places. So its like every elder scrolls in one in a multiplayer arena.
And slated for release 2013.

[Neomarl]

Please leave

It's fun to be in denial land, isn't it?
SE killed FFversus.
They keep milking the FFXIII series instead of making a new one.
SE canceled FFXIII-3.
FFXIV got 4.0 out of 10.
They are bleeding money. I wouldn't be surprised if they got bought by another big gaming company, like Nintendo.
That would actually save Square Enix.

[Noir]

http://www.wikinvest.com/stock/Square_Enix_(SQNXF)

I get the feeling this would be a real good time to buy stock in Square Enix. >_>
Looking at this graph that covers the last 6-7 years of the company, you'll notice that the current close of about $16 is in around an all time low.

However ... it does make sense. SE is employing a crew of 300 people to work in FFXIV right now, in addition to outsourcing some of the project work. Even after subscriber fee intake, they are probably out over 1 Million each month in the red over this game. That's of course in addition to reportedly 5 years of development time lost before the original launch of 1.0

Faith in the company is fragile in the first place...
But SE is legitimately throwing everything they have at this game... and for those few of us here paying attention, we're in the know about a few details that aren't secret, but are not yet public knowledge.

The China contract for FFXIV will be a big impact maker for one... The luminous engine is just getting under way as well. ....and then there's the upcoming convention. Dragon Quest X online launched today and it looks good. The Ad campaign for FFXIV is set to begin in only a couple of weeks. ... On the announcement of a Deus Ex movie i am uncertain what to think on that one ...

In any case, i think it's silly to think that SE stock will go down any further. THIS, right now, is the low point. RIGHT NOW.

Will it go up to a modest $23-24, or as high as $45-50? Tough to say. I think it'll top $30 in the next three years though. That's a 2:1 investment and it could be pretty lucrative if you have enough overhead.

Plus, it supports FFXIV.

This generation wasn't easy for SE To adapt. The new luminous engine and next gen consoles can change all that. I would wait till next gen comes out to move into SE stocks. They have to deliver high quality games in a time span of 6 per year. Considering all the franchises they own for The stock to go up. That's considering all platforms too.

[Victor]

Haha, for someone who is well-versed in the realm of stockholdings, let me tell you this would be one of the poorest investments imaginable.