HBOS shares

fatpig_2

krissy08 wrote: »

i was actually considering buying thinking it can't possibly get any lower

Think Northern Rock

Nick_C

krissy08 wrote: »

is this a good time to buy HBOS shares? I am thinking of dabbling in the market also whats the best way of buying

12:12 today would have been an excellent time to buy HBOS - you could sell now for a 25% profit (assuming you bought 1,000 quids worth).

Of course, this isn't investing, its gambling. Fun though. Just don't play with money that you can't afford to lose.

To answer your question on best way to buy, if you bank with HBOS, their own on-line share dealing service is very easy to use and reasonably priced.

agent_orange_2

hbos will not be allowed to fail as far as savers are concerned, as for share holders, that's a different matter.

setmefree

agent_orange wrote: »

hbos will not be allowed to fail as far as savers are concerned, as for share holders, that's a different matter.

You still aint answering my question, how will savers who have invested more than 35k be assured that they will get ALL their money back

agent_orange_2

setmefree wrote: »

You still aint answering my question, how will savers who have invested more than 35k be assured that they will get ALL their money back

I take it you're on the assumption it goes under - not taken over by another bank or the government. No way it will just fold.

sabretoothtigger

hbos share dealing is down at the moment

Gwhiz

agent_orange wrote: »

I take it you're on the assumption it goes under - not taken over by another bank or the government. No way it will just fold.

That's exactly the point that was being made earlier. HBOS will not, or won't be allowed to, go under!

setmefree

agent_orange wrote: »

I take it you're on the assumption it goes under - not taken over by another bank or the government. No way it will just fold.

agent orange your words were ... I'll take a bet with you, no saver with hbos group of companies will lose their savings.

So what are you stating,Mmmm l know you are stating that the tax payer will bail all the savers out and that all savers will get back all their money...with all due respect agent orange why the hell should the tax payer bail out everyone in event of a collapse of a banking institution??? has the banking industry protected every one who has lost their properties NO..is this not a 100% proof that the we protect those who have money and stuff those who struggle..says it all

Gwhiz

setmefree wrote: »

agent orange your words were ... I'll take a bet with you, no saver with hbos group of companies will lose their savings.

So what are you stating,Mmmm l know you are stating that the tax payer will bail all the savers out and that all savers will get back all their money...with all due respect agent orange why the hell should the tax payer bail out everyone in event of a collapse of a banking institution??? has the banking industry protected every one who has lost their properties NO..is this not a 100% proof that the we protect those who have money and stuff those who struggle..says it all

Agent Orange is factually correct though! No one was discussing the rights or wrongs!

sabretoothtigger

Just in theory, if I borrowed 10k from them and they go broke. How long would I have before I have to pay that back

The sp500 is only down 1.85% Thats practically a normal days trading, maybe further falls when asian markets reopen?