Now is most definitely the time to invest in real estate, manufacturing, transport etc. Oil is also a definite winner (not if you have a conscience though). I wouldn't really consider the majority of banks or financial institutions now as I think that ship has definitely sailed when it comes to short term gains. I've made in two weeks double what I'd get from a years worth of bank interest at current rates. Made £46 since 8:30 this morning alone, although that'll probably level out to about £30 by the time the market closes. I'm going to see if I can trade my way through uni .