Is the stock market over heating?

redbuzzard

DunPin wrote: »

... it is clear that this is mainly to do with BoJ and the fact they left the stimulus unchanged.

Far from clear to me. Shirley the BoJ decision was no surprise.

I don't think anybody seriously expects a definitive answer here, and if we got one how would we know?

I often sit in companionable silence with herself of an evening, but that doesn't really work on an internet forum

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

DunPin wrote: »

Once again, do you follow the markets? all you ever do it speculate and it is clear that this is mainly to do with BoJ and the fact they left the stimulus unchanged.

What's wrong with debating and speculating and chatting about the markets? Like Grizzly says it is all part of the learning process.

If you watch channel four racing you will find that a great deal of the show at the start is spent debating the races and which horses will do well and why. It's all part of the fun! And as grizzly says you can always just ignore us.

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

grizzly1911 wrote: »

I have some additional money which would have been in by now had the markets not started moving a fortnight ago. Think I will sit tight for now.

Yes I think that's an idea. Like I say I am only partially invested. For one thing learning what is best to do the other part of me feels better buying opportunities will be coming up.

vectistim

Drip feed. I invested some more over the weekend, and the same thing will happen next month.
'Looking for opportunities' is too much like hardwork and you're then competing against people for whom that is their work, and as before: - that way madeness lies.

jimjames

grizzly1911 wrote: »

I have some additional money which would have been in by now had the markets not started moving a fortnight ago. Think I will sit tight for now.

The problem then lies when to jump back in.

Invariably people wait on the sidelines while the markets rise as they aren't sure if it is sustainable.

I find it easier to just invest each month regardless and you don't then need to worry if it is the right time.

JohnRo

Similar dilemma with lump sum, sell some now to reduce risk, then buy back in at some point in the future when prices are cheaper or sit tight collecting dividends and ride out the turbulence...

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

sabretoothtigger wrote: »

China is on holiday till Thurs I think. Its profit taking, totally normal. IF we go down 20% even thats normal

I think there has been a drop now of about 7% so far so only another 13% to go!

Thrugelmir

I've been following banks for a long time (primarily due to my background). As my late Dad always said invest in what you understand. Couple of weeks back bought Select Trust Bank. Showing nice 7% gain tonight. What triggered me to buy was when L&G raised their stake over 3%.

There is value out there in the smaller companies. But it's not easy to find.

Glen_Clark

A_Flock_Of_Sheep wrote: »

I've finished tims book

Does Tim Hale mention QE?
I thought his book was publidshed before QE, and that is the game changer as far as I can see.

redbuzzard

Thrugelmir wrote: »

I've been following banks for a long time (primarily due to my background). As my late Dad always said invest in what you understand. Couple of weeks back bought Select Trust Bank. Showing nice 7% gain tonight. What triggered me to buy was when L&G raised their stake over 3%.

Do you mean Secure Trust (STB)?