Addicted to checking my S&S ISA

Gram_Parsons

Just wait till all the fund platforms have apps compatible with the Apple Watch or equivalent!

"I'm just checking the time, honest!"

dunroving

Every day to every few days - I think as long as you're just looking and not panic-selling, regular checking is just a nerdy hobby.

droopsnoot

I only check once a month, and obsessively keep a record of what the figures are at that point.

AlanP_2

I check and record the data when my monthly drip feed goes in and new purchases are made.

Recorded into s/sheet to track performance and see if anything needs adjusting.

puk999

Hello. I'm puk999 and I check my S&S ISA daily.

WatsonNimrod

Everyday! I think if you are sensible and don't panic then it's fine!

I don't buy into this preconceived notion that it's wrong to look everyday, investing is my hobby and I like to look at my shares and any potential bargains that are floating around.

Checking daily doesn't make me overtrade as I Only trade a few times a year when I'm 100% sure on a share.

BrockStoker

I'm guilty of checking every day too. I really don't think there is anything wrong with checking so often. Right now I'm very overweight in cash and waiting for opportunities to top up (also possibly buy something new), but if I were to check once a week there's a very real possibility that I might miss an opportunity completely or at the very least miss the optimum time to buy. It's hard enough tying to time when to buy even with constant vigilance!

bertpalmer

I check daily, but only to input figures in to my spreadsheet. No panics about short term decreases - long term view always!

masonic

BrockStoker wrote: »

if I were to check once a week there's a very real possibility that I might miss an opportunity completely or at the very least miss the optimum time to buy.

How do you identify when it's the optimum time to buy?

greenface

co funds send us a letter twice a year in both names . open one check it stick the letters in a box forget it . I would go potty checking it every day/week or month