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Bulk buying shares

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  • I'd definitely heed the advice that has been given on here, but then again it is you're money at the end of the day - whatever you decide I really do hope it works out for you.
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  • EmilyG2010 wrote: »
    The AIM firm I want to buy is my old company which is worth in over a billion dollars and is well established and still trying to expand.

    "Trying to expand" is often a by-word for "highly leveraged with debt" and is also often a by-word for "low-margin" or "loss-making".

    Acquisitive companies often fund their acquisitions with a mountain of debt to try and gain market share, making them riskier propositions than companies which are not acquisitive but are extremely profitable.

    There is a very substantial risk your investment might go to zero here. Of course also there is a chance your investment could double. If you are comfortable with that risk, that's fine. Otherwise, go for a more diversified portfolio or choose an appropriate fund in an educated and well researched way.
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