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recession? investing?

if and i do state if because thats not the question/intention of this post, we are having/going into a recession then what are peoples opinions on the best companies to invest in? - shares/funds etc ie that will do well in hard times

:beer:
i am new to this investing business and value peoples experience/opinions as a learning tool - thank you

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  • Al_Mac wrote: »
    Siphon, 5 gallon can and a shot gun.

    You're are about to be arrested for 42 days for inciting terrorism.
    You may not be immediately charged pending investigation.
    During this time you will undergo citizenship appraisal.
    Your assets may be subject to confiscation.
    .
    .
    Have a nice day !
  • The irony...
    the 42 day detention of terrorists was only passed through parliament because the Ulster Protestants (DUP),who were terrorists (on the 'good' side ?)
    and were 'party to' the worst terrorism Britain has ever seen.
    Ex Sinn Fein leaders are 'banqueted' by the government.

    WATCH THIS VIDEO..........IT'S ABOUT TERRORISM AND PASS IT ON

    http://www.911blogger.com/node/10025
  • westy69 wrote: »
    if and i do state if because thats not the question/intention of this post, we are having/going into a recession then what are peoples opinions on the best companies to invest in? - shares/funds etc ie that will do well in hard times

    :beer:
    Join the Conservative party and learn how to 'lick a55'.
    Then put in your expenses claim.
    It's dirty work,but the pay off will be good in a couple of years.
  • nicko33
    nicko33 Posts: 1,125 Forumite
    TRUSt_NO_1 wrote: »
    the 42 day detention of terrorists
    Suspected terrorists.
    Once we've ascertained that they ARE terrorists, I hope we can detain them for longer than 42 days, although maybe 42 days is also when they become eligible for early release :rolleyes:
  • westy69
    westy69 Posts: 161 Forumite
    thanks for that really helpfull.
    i am new to this investing business and value peoples experience/opinions as a learning tool - thank you
  • setmefree
    setmefree Posts: 851 Forumite
    westy69 wrote: »
    thanks for that really helpfull.

    The safest bet is to hold back for 12 months and see what happens, yes you can invest now and make some money,on the other hand you could invest and lose a lot more..
  • cheerfulcat
    cheerfulcat Posts: 3,405 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Hi, westy,

    The traditional " safe haven " stocks are big tobacco, alcohol, utilities and pharmaceutical companies. In fund terms, this might be an equity income fund. Alternatively, one of the more conservatively run global generalist investment trusts.
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