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Started My Investments!

A_Flock_Of_Sheep · 2013-04-12 20:21:25

Well, I have now broken through to the other side! I have left the cosy confines of cash in bank and have now set up my Investments (funds and some shares) with H&L! I have started the funds off and will contribute over time to hopefully to take advantage of pound cost averaging. Alas though the FTSE dropped today. It must…

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Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite

12 April 2013 at 11:19PM

grizzly1911 wrote: »

Fidelity have closed their Smaller Companies to new investors, other than pre existing monthly feeds, as the fund is being "overwhelmed".

Only so many shares to buy in the market. Many smaller companies are illiquid. With a high % of shares owned by the directors, employees or related parties (family).

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