Do your research on whatever you plan to invest in is my advice.
I have a few fingers in a few pies. Best advice I can give is to do your own research. It sounds unhelpful but it’s far easier spending someone else’s money without the repercussions.
Also only invest what you can afford to lose
comment by Invisible Auba (U18355)
posted 4 minutes ago
Do your research on whatever you plan to invest in is my advice.
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What sort of things should I look out for
Funds are a safer bet than individual shares.
Think of funds as a basket of shares.
Your best bet is a global tracker fund, one which selects companies from across the world.
Read more here:
https://www.which.co.uk/money/investing/types-of-investment/investment-funds/tracker-funds-explained-a6s543x0ss5x
If you need money in less than 5 years (ideally 10), don't invest as you'll need ready cash, not something which can dive in value in a global economic downturn. After 10 years the chances of getting back less than you put in are very slim indeed.
Ask Culer would be my advice
I haven't invested for decades, but I looked for the treats.
I had Townsend Thorenson £200 I think and got a free crossing every year as well as dividends.
Also some Forte shares which gave a weekend away in a Forte Crest hotel.
aside from my 401k I just have an amount go into vanguards VGT etf every month.
I find ETFs easier for folks like me, just take my money on the 1st every month, if its down I take advantage of dollar cost averaging.
over the last 5 years its gone up about 200% and given the specific industry it tracks I cant see it ever having a major issue.
You are too late mate with this article. Culer has left the forum since this morning to gain funding from within his network to purchase 8% of United shares.
comment by manusince52 (U9692)
I had Townsend Thorenson £200 I think and got a free crossing every year as well as dividends.
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didnt they sink after their Flagship; The Herald Of Free Enterprise sank with everybody on-board.
https://freetrade.io/
Has anyone bought on this before?
there's an online investment app called etoro. They let you "shadow" an experienced investor, so that your share portfolio automatically follows theirs, handy if you're just starting out and want to see how it works.
Invest it in Bitcoin, October is usually a great time to buy it too.
But do your own extensive research first. If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
Q4 started with a crypto rally. October is historically fruitful for crypto. What about this year?
Bitcoin is up 25% already
ETFs are better than savings accounts if you’re looking to add regularly.
Crypto is volatile but seems to be back on an upward trend, riskiest but also high rewards.
FTSE 100 probably won’t give you huge returns at the moment, you’re 18 months late for that. I have some AIM shares which are again, high risk but I’m focusing on the mining sector and doing well out of it.
comment by Abiggidybiggidybong (U5313)
posted 48 minutes ago
there's an online investment app called etoro. They let you "shadow" an experienced investor, so that your share portfolio automatically follows theirs, handy if you're just starting out and want to see how it works.
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You don’t any shares though, at least last time I checked.
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
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Can you do a Ja-Cast so we can all sit in on the seminar?
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin - A Beekers Dozen (U2958)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
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Can you do a Ja-Cast so we can all sit in on the seminar?
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Have to sign off with Admin
Admin loves sure fire money tips just like the rest of us
Oh look culers back.
Do you own 8% of the club yet
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 21 seconds ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
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You are very switched into Admin1 I’ll give you that.
Do you get involved with crypto?
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 1 minute ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
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EU ruined Astra Zenica for you. Should have backed Pfizer
Afrdi on cricket boards was tipping amur minerals a few years ago on here. I made about 30 percent after taking a punt. But the company is now a mess. Penny stocks mining companies, the saying goes that they are holes in the grounds with liars on the top
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 21 seconds ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
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You are very switched into Admin1 I’ll give you that.
Do you get involved with crypto?
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I've got a few day trading algorithms running(uni, and doge), but in the main no. It's a speculative frenzy that will cost a lot of people a lot of money. I took a punt on ox coin when we were entering the year of the ox, and done ok from China's fixation on crypto and new year.
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posted on 6/10/21
Do your research on whatever you plan to invest in is my advice.
posted on 6/10/21
I have a few fingers in a few pies. Best advice I can give is to do your own research. It sounds unhelpful but it’s far easier spending someone else’s money without the repercussions.
Also only invest what you can afford to lose
posted on 6/10/21
comment by Invisible Auba (U18355)
posted 4 minutes ago
Do your research on whatever you plan to invest in is my advice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What sort of things should I look out for
posted on 6/10/21
Funds are a safer bet than individual shares.
Think of funds as a basket of shares.
Your best bet is a global tracker fund, one which selects companies from across the world.
Read more here:
https://www.which.co.uk/money/investing/types-of-investment/investment-funds/tracker-funds-explained-a6s543x0ss5x
posted on 6/10/21
If you need money in less than 5 years (ideally 10), don't invest as you'll need ready cash, not something which can dive in value in a global economic downturn. After 10 years the chances of getting back less than you put in are very slim indeed.
posted on 6/10/21
Ask Culer would be my advice
posted on 6/10/21
I haven't invested for decades, but I looked for the treats.
I had Townsend Thorenson £200 I think and got a free crossing every year as well as dividends.
Also some Forte shares which gave a weekend away in a Forte Crest hotel.
posted on 6/10/21
aside from my 401k I just have an amount go into vanguards VGT etf every month.
I find ETFs easier for folks like me, just take my money on the 1st every month, if its down I take advantage of dollar cost averaging.
over the last 5 years its gone up about 200% and given the specific industry it tracks I cant see it ever having a major issue.
posted on 6/10/21
You are too late mate with this article. Culer has left the forum since this morning to gain funding from within his network to purchase 8% of United shares.
posted on 6/10/21
comment by manusince52 (U9692)
I had Townsend Thorenson £200 I think and got a free crossing every year as well as dividends.
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didnt they sink after their Flagship; The Herald Of Free Enterprise sank with everybody on-board.
posted on 7/10/21
https://freetrade.io/
Has anyone bought on this before?
posted on 7/10/21
there's an online investment app called etoro. They let you "shadow" an experienced investor, so that your share portfolio automatically follows theirs, handy if you're just starting out and want to see how it works.
posted on 7/10/21
Invest it in Bitcoin, October is usually a great time to buy it too.
But do your own extensive research first. If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
posted on 7/10/21
Q4 started with a crypto rally. October is historically fruitful for crypto. What about this year?
Bitcoin is up 25% already
posted on 7/10/21
ETFs are better than savings accounts if you’re looking to add regularly.
Crypto is volatile but seems to be back on an upward trend, riskiest but also high rewards.
FTSE 100 probably won’t give you huge returns at the moment, you’re 18 months late for that. I have some AIM shares which are again, high risk but I’m focusing on the mining sector and doing well out of it.
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Abiggidybiggidybong (U5313)
posted 48 minutes ago
there's an online investment app called etoro. They let you "shadow" an experienced investor, so that your share portfolio automatically follows theirs, handy if you're just starting out and want to see how it works.
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You don’t any shares though, at least last time I checked.
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
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Can you do a Ja-Cast so we can all sit in on the seminar?
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin - A Beekers Dozen (U2958)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
If you need further advice let me know and we can set a session up when I have a clearer diary.
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Can you do a Ja-Cast so we can all sit in on the seminar?
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Have to sign off with Admin
posted on 7/10/21
Admin loves sure fire money tips just like the rest of us
posted on 7/10/21
Oh look culers back.
Do you own 8% of the club yet
posted on 7/10/21
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 21 seconds ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
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You are very switched into Admin1 I’ll give you that.
Do you get involved with crypto?
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 1 minute ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
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EU ruined Astra Zenica for you. Should have backed Pfizer
posted on 7/10/21
Afrdi on cricket boards was tipping amur minerals a few years ago on here. I made about 30 percent after taking a punt. But the company is now a mess. Penny stocks mining companies, the saying goes that they are holes in the grounds with liars on the top
posted on 7/10/21
comment by Culér (U9489)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Admin1 (U1)
posted 21 seconds ago
I've been investing since 1998. If you are with a high street bank, for example Halifax, you can set up a sharedealing account fairly easily. There is no secret and even at investment banks the experts are just folk that haven't been found out yet. So don't feel intimidated entering into the world of shares. Avoid penny stocks on the AIM as the market can be thin so the bid ask spread can cost you if you decide to sell out. If you invest in something you know or are familiar with it can help, for example back in 2000 I knew a few young kids in my family that were really in to Bob the builder, I searched for company who produced it, HIT entertainment. Within 18 months they were bought out, and my shares were up 35+ percent.
I've currently got shares in Astra zenica, Gilead, Roche which are a bit meh at the moment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
You are very switched into Admin1 I’ll give you that.
Do you get involved with crypto?
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I've got a few day trading algorithms running(uni, and doge), but in the main no. It's a speculative frenzy that will cost a lot of people a lot of money. I took a punt on ox coin when we were entering the year of the ox, and done ok from China's fixation on crypto and new year.
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