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Too Scared To Invest
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I agree with this optimism. Although many see investment as risky, it is also an opportunity because of the lower prices we are seeing.
What lower prices? I'm finding most markets and asset classes quite toppy at the moment, which makes me rather glad that my latest big investment flurry was in the summer of 2011.I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
Yep, I'll be that idiot and make an nice tidy earner from it when they jump back up!
Yup, me too. Bathtubs of IMG.L at 30 odd pence. Happy days!
However, when it comes to dividend shares, I'm a diversification man and would recommend 15+ positions. My wife has 25, and stop tittering at the back!
I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
gadgetmind wrote: »What lower prices? I'm finding most markets and asset classes quite toppy at the moment, which makes me rather glad that my latest big investment flurry was in the summer of 2011.
There are many growing companies and start-ups which are attracting financial backing from venture capitalists. Companies such as these are popular at the moment as they grow and develop.
Also, one of the biggest interests is investing in property, which is very attractive in some countries at the moment.0 -
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If you've got money I'd be more afraid to put it in a savings account.Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..0
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There are many growing companies and start-ups which are attracting financial backing from venture capitalists. Companies such as these are popular at the moment as they grow and develop.
I'm going to dabble with some VCTs and EIS (and maybe SEIS) next year.Also, one of the biggest interests is investing in property, which is very attractive in some countries at the moment.
I do hold a few REITs but I choose them for low gearing.I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
Glen_Clark wrote: »Errr... most posts on here seem to be saying buy
I'd more say "add" than "fill 'yer boots" right now, and there have been times that I've said the latter.
There are some bargains around, but there is also a lot of money hunting for them, so I am (gasp!) currently rebuilding my cash position after some earlier splurging. I do still have regular pension inputs at healthy levels, and am re-investing dividends, but other than that am hoping the sales will be back on next year.I am not a financial adviser and neither do I play one on television. I might occasionally give bad advice but at least it's free.
Like all religions, the Faith of the Invisible Pink Unicorns is based upon both logic and faith. We have faith that they are pink; we logically know that they are invisible because we can't see them.0 -
I'd be even more afraid to put it in 10 year UK Govt Bonds yielding 1.95% :eek:C_Mababejive wrote: »If you've got money I'd be more afraid to put it in a savings account.
Not that I have any choice in the matter. As a taxpayer I have been forced to buy them by the shedload
“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” --Upton Sinclair0 -
I agree with this optimism. Although many see investment as risky, it is also an opportunity because of the lower prices we are seeing.
For those of you who think this is an 'odd' post, I am a financial consultant and I am just trying to gauge what people's views are at this time. No need for any hostilities.
No problem, just don't troll for business/clients here or advertise. We have plenty of professionals who tow that line.0
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