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How do you time when to buy into a share?
adamt
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I have been watching a share i want to buy for a while now, and have hesitated to buy as i obviously want to get in at the lowest share price i can.
So how do others pick the timing of buying into a share?
Nothing is has happened or is expected to in the share, so it is just occassional buying/selling that is slightly moving the share.
I was going to buy in yesterday at 47.5p but thought it could drop down , it has now gone up to 49p then dropped now to 48.75
So is there anyway/tips of timing when to buy in at a lower price?
or is it a case of accepting i missed out on a couple of pence, and to just get in now, or to wait till Monday and watch the movement then?
So how do others pick the timing of buying into a share?
Nothing is has happened or is expected to in the share, so it is just occassional buying/selling that is slightly moving the share.
I was going to buy in yesterday at 47.5p but thought it could drop down , it has now gone up to 49p then dropped now to 48.75
So is there anyway/tips of timing when to buy in at a lower price?
or is it a case of accepting i missed out on a couple of pence, and to just get in now, or to wait till Monday and watch the movement then?
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I think you'd have to ask Mystic Meg the answer to this one or get yourself a crystal ball of your own. If we knew the answer to this one we'd all be sorted
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If you have confidence that it will go up in the medium term I would not worry too much. Its only day traders that need to worry about a few pence difference.
Generally it is good idea to buy in when the general markets and the share itself is rising.
P.S. By any chance is the share Booker Group?0 -
Its impossible to know the top or bottom. There are things to do which may help you have a better understanding of where tops and bottoms may appear (support and resistance) but........... On your ITL thread you wern't particularly keen on using TA to assist in this aspect.I have been watching a share i want to buy for a while now, and have hesitated to buy as i obviously want to get in at the lowest share price i can.
So how do others pick the timing of buying into a share?
Nothing is has happened or is expected to in the share, so it is just occassional buying/selling that is slightly moving the share.
I was going to buy in yesterday at 47.5p but thought it could drop down , it has now gone up to 49p then dropped now to 48.75
So is there anyway/tips of timing when to buy in at a lower price?
or is it a case of accepting i missed out on a couple of pence, and to just get in now, or to wait till Monday and watch the movement then?
Have things / your thoughts changed?Personal Responsibility - Sad but True
Sometimes.... I am like a dog with a bone0 -
If you have confidence that it will go up in the medium term I would not worry too much. Its only day traders that need to worry about a few pence difference.
Generally it is good idea to buy in when the general markets and the share itself is rising.
P.S. By any chance is the share Booker Group?
Yes it is, seems like a safe steady share for medium-long term.
What do you think of BOK..0 -
Have a look at the chart to see resistance/ support.
Not exact but gives you can idea.0 -
Yes it is, seems like a safe steady share for medium-long term.
What do you think of BOK..
Been watching them since they were 34p.
Naked Trader has been in and out over the past few months.
Excellent CEO, rising profits, company has been turned around.
Nice defensive stock. Entry in FTSE250 likely in 2 weeks time so trackers will buy in.
I bought 3700 shares today.
Lets see what happens.0 -
Its impossible to know the top or bottom. There are things to do which may help you have a better understanding of where tops and bottoms may appear (support and resistance) but........... On your ITL thread you wern't particularly keen on using TA to assist in this aspect.
Have things / your thoughts changed?
Hey,
I always thought TA was worth taking into consideration, just not to the extent most people do.
In this case as the share is reaching new highs its hard to establish an accurate support/resistance lines, but i have been constantly assessing the graphs0 -
Been watching them since they were 34p.
Excellent CEO, rising profits, company has been turned around.
Nice defensive stock. Entry in FTSE250 likely in 2 weeks time so trackers will buy in.
One thing though, have all these positives been added to the price already?
If i bought now, wouldnt i be buying near the top?0 -
Whenever you buy, you need to cross your fingers and
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