All stock investors out there......

My FA recons it’s Hype started in America, Credit Swiss is “Old News”
If the nonsense continues the Fed & BOE would step in if necessary.
But most UK & European banks (& probably USA ones too) are a lot more financially robust after new rules following the 2008 crisis.
 
Finally, an acquisition deal announced today for Hurricane with Prax which will be close to 400% what I paid, nearly 2 years ago.
Great for me, not so great for people who are into this share for a lot more. I’ll be glad to be rid of it tbh. The most crazy share I’ve ever been into. A couple of additional special payouts per share will also be paid in cash.
 
Gwillerz78 said:
I'm holding too
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I’m holding too, I don’t get state pension for 5 years yet so I’ve put a proportion of my funds into cash to see me through to December 2024.
I’ve got a fairly healthy “investment mix” between Property and Cash investments I think/hope🙏🙏🤞🤞🍀🍀
 
tangerine_neil said:
Finally, an acquisition deal announced today for Hurricane with Prax which will be close to 400% what I paid, nearly 2 years ago.
Great for me, not so great for people who are into this share for a lot more. I’ll be glad to be rid of it tbh. The most crazy share I’ve ever been into. A couple of additional special payouts per share will also be paid in cash.
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mmmmm.
 
seasideone said:
Is the market on the cliff edge?

If Credit Suisse goes then in my opinion all bets are off - or rather down considerably!!!!

How big are you gonads - do you short the S&P 500 massively???

Interesting times!!!

If it does go over the edge - I’m going all in and will not sleep for a while.

Thoughts, and what are you doing??
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Credit Suisse will be fine as supported by Swiss National Bank if required
 
Gold sovereigns bullion I bought some last year at £350 they are now selling £400 plus
 
tangerine_neil said:
Finally, an acquisition deal announced today for Hurricane with Prax which will be close to 400% what I paid, nearly 2 years ago.
Great for me, not so great for people who are into this share for a lot more. I’ll be glad to be rid of it tbh. The most crazy share I’ve ever been into. A couple of additional special payouts per share will also be paid in cash.
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Hurricane was a crazy company with a very dodgy Oil & Gas development. It comprises only 1 well - so if that doesn’t perform??
I nearly ended up working for them a few years ago.
Personally, I’m investing in renewables and energy transition. Doing pretty well during the current world problems.
 
I started this thread nearly three years ago.

So how has 2023 done for you in the markets?

Personally I have had a very good year thanks to…..

Rolls Royce 🧡😎👍
Alphabet
Netflix
Microsoft

I have made a little bit on…

IAG
Bank Ozk

Wish I had not sold….

SFM
HII
Meta

Considering buying…

SFM
HII
EasyJet
Jet2
Meta
ARKK
Glencore
Diageo
Marstons

So what about you?
 
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GrahamwantshisOates said:
Notice how Bitcoin has revived since March.

Mixed year with some gains and losses.
Speculative shares like Hurricane was a poor tip!
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I don’t do Crypto as I think it’s a con and doomed long term - I also don’t understand it really - I only invest in companies I understand and are simple to explain.

Never come across Hurricane, probably for the best after what you said 🤣👍
 
seasideone said:
I don’t do Crypto as I think it’s a con and doomed long term - I also don’t understand it really - I only invest in companies I understand and are simple to explain.

Never come across Hurricane, probably for the best after what you said 🤣👍
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It was tipped on here just like the horse racing !
 
seasideone said:
I started this thread nearly three years ago.

So how has 2023 done for you in the markets?

Personally I have had a very good year thanks to…..

Rolls Royce 🧡😎👍
Alphabet
Netflix
Microsoft

I have made a little bit on…

IAG
Bank Ozk

Wish I had not sold….

SFM
HII
Meta

Considering buying…

SFM
HII
EasyJet
Jet2
Meta
ARKK
Glencore
Diageo
Marstons

So what about you?
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Yep, stuck quite a lot into Rolls Royce a couple of months ago on a recommendation of a pal who`s involved in aviation and invested substantially himself. Hope there is still more to come, eh Seaside?

Also stuck some into Avacta, again on the recommendation of a pal who has invested very heavily. Not sure about this one, but the fact he has put such large amounts in and has been following it for over a year made me dip a toe for a quick return...
 
spudgun said:
Yep, stuck quite a lot into Rolls Royce a couple of months ago on a recommendation of a pal who`s involved in aviation and invested substantially himself. Hope there is still more to come, eh Seaside?

Also stuck some into Avacta, again on the recommendation of a pal who has invested very heavily. Not sure about this one, but the fact he has put such large amounts in and has been following it for over a year made me dip a toe for a quick return...
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I bought A LOT of RR at an average of 101.16 and it’s currently about 285 😋 - not bad for a year.

If I am honest I have been trying to work out when to sell RR and other stuff after making mistakes when selling stocks, but I believe in RR and it’s CEO - so why sell?

I don’t know where it will go but some analysts have it down for 400 next year and one has it for 600 - but seriously they don’t know anymore than me or you.

…but as ever - until you crystallise it, it’s toy money anyway!
 
Banking shares Im there about levelish, bought loads at different prices ranging from 22 to 58, currently 45 ish. Mining shares well up but no dividend, hopefully they are on the rise after last weeks performance and will sell and buy more banking shares or another house.
 
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I will look up Avacta.
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I've been in Avacta since the pre-covid days.

It seriously disappointed on the lateral flow tests but if it cracks cancer (investor webcam coming up soon to explain how they are getting on) it'll be taken out by one of the big pharma boys for a lot more than the share price is now.
 
cheltenham_seasider said:
I've been in Avacta since the pre-covid days.

It seriously disappointed on the lateral flow tests but if it cracks cancer (investor webcam coming up soon to explain how they are getting on) it'll be taken out by one of the big pharma boys for a lot more than the share price is now.
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Yep, the investor webcam is on Wed 13th December I think, and the hope is eventually on one of the big pharma boys like you say...
 
I'll be looking to buy into some AI companies next year.

Still think Tesla is massively undervalued too so will be putting some more into that.

Got quite a diverse portfolio but will definitely be investing in some speculative AI and EV companies in 2024.
 
As a 16yr old I went to work for BP. Their shares were £2.12 a pop and it was a buy one, get 1 free.
Unfortunately for me at that age all my £ went on family, beer, footy, women and drugs and I never bought any.
 
Adding each month in
Marstons
Victrex
Legal and general
Jet 2
Holding BP and legal and general mainly for dividends.
Very small holding in Alien metals.
Marks and spencer on the up.
Also using my Nat west saver currently paying 6% and interest is added each month.
I also have a share(1/30th) in a horse called Smart Bucks which is unlikely to make anything but is a project.
Good luck out there
 
seasideone said:
I bought A LOT of RR at an average of 101.16 and it’s currently about 285 😋 - not bad for a year.

If I am honest I have been trying to work out when to sell RR and other stuff after making mistakes when selling stocks, but I believe in RR and it’s CEO - so why sell?

I don’t know where it will go but some analysts have it down for 400 next year and one has it for 600 - but seriously they don’t know anymore than me or you.

…but as ever - until you crystallise it, it’s toy money anyway!
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RR went to £3.12 first thing this morning before dropping back to £2.97 before lunch!🤷‍♂️

Seasideone, can I ask why you`re considering buying into Marstons and SFM (from your list)? Thanks.
 
spudgun said:
RR went to £3.12 first thing this morning before dropping back to £2.97 before lunch!🤷‍♂️

Seasideone, can I ask why you`re considering buying into Marstons and SFM (from your list)? Thanks.
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Put simply both shares could be worth considerably more than they currently are (based on my and other research I have access to).

Please note I could be very wrong and I have not bought either yet.

Do your own research, as i do not offer financial advice 👍
 
seasideone said:
Put simply both shares could be worth considerably more than they currently are (based on my and other research I have access to).

Please note I could be very wrong and I have not bought either yet.

Do your own research, as i do not offer financial advice 👍
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Ps - the stock market can remain irrational a lot longer than most can stay liquid!
 
spudgun said:
RR went to £3.12 first thing this morning before dropping back to £2.97 before lunch!🤷‍♂️

Seasideone, can I ask why you`re considering buying into Marstons and SFM (from your list)? Thanks.
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At one time shareholders redeliver a 30% discount on food and drinks .
Stopped it just after lockdown.

I have held both Marstons and Easyjet for over 5 years and at a loss if I sell.
I have Carnival shares and if you are a regular Cruiser with the likes of Cunard, P& O and several others then as shareholder receive $250 credit every Cruise. Worth buying before the recovery.
 
seasideone said:
I don’t do Crypto as I think it’s a con and doomed long term - I also don’t understand it really - I only invest in companies I understand and are simple to explain.
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Haha fair. I'm the opposite, almost all crypto apart from stuff work give chuck my way. My crypto is up 104% YoY. 😍
 
GrahamwantshisOates said:
At one time shareholders redeliver a 30% discount on food and drinks .
Stopped it just after lockdown.

I have held both Marstons and Easyjet for over 5 years and at a loss if I sell.
I have Carnival shares and if you are a regular Cruiser with the likes of Cunard, P& O and several others then as shareholder receive $250 credit every Cruise. Worth buying before the recovery.
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I bought carnival last year as they were stupidly low they have more than doubled now and also had £600 on board credit back so far you get 150 for every 2 week cruise
 
seasideone said:
There is no doubt the FTSE is showing value, and hopefully now BREXIT is sorted and COVID maybe - it will benefit massively.

Think we are in for a bumpy ride though for the next few weeks with the markets.
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Seasideone and all,

I was looking at buying shares in a couple of cruise companies as I’ve just done a few cruises and may do more in the future.

I don’t intend buying and selling regularly.

Any ideas how best to do this? Should I just use an online app like erore, 212, xtb, cmc or similar?

I’m a total novice.

Cheers
 
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Bandagem said:
Seasideone and all,

I was looking at buying shares in a couple of cruise companies as I’ve just done a few cruises and may do more in the future.

I don’t intend buying and selling regularly.

Any ideas how best to do this? Should I just use an online app like erore, 212, xtb, cmc or similar?

I’m a total novice.

Cheers
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Have a look at interactive investor website.
You can set up a direct debit with a regular amount in a stocks and share isa.
Happy investing 👍
 
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