theses funds are invested in illiquid assets and have limited amounts of cash - this is fine under normal circumstances to cover redemptions but if they get an increase in people wanting to cash out then they have to suspend pretty quickly
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theses funds are invested in illiquid assets and have limited amounts of cash - this is fine under normal circumstances to cover redemptions but if they get an increase in people wanting to cash out then they have to suspend pretty quickly
Are there any good websites online that I can obtain the latest information regarding commodities, energy and metals please (production, problems, etc.)? I have been practice trading for well over a year now, and am ready to start for real. I would just like to have some links to reliable sites to try and keep up with the game. Thanks in advance if anyone can advise. 
Are there any good websites online that I can obtain the latest information regarding commodities, energy and metals please (production, problems, etc.)? I have been practice trading for well over a year now, and am ready to start for real. I would just like to have some links to reliable sites to try and keep up with the game. Thanks in advance if anyone can advise.
Picked a hell of a time to start....be aware that we are in uncharted territory at the moment and what happened last year has very little to do with what happens this year.
Lol. Yeah, I know it isn't ideal starting now with various things that have happened. But I am happy enough to proceed in the next couple of weeks....I learnt pretty quickly that there was no real profit to be made in currencies, etc. That's why I'm sticking to commodities and metals, (for now anyway) high risk, but also very high reward!
I used currencies at the beginning for a bit...but quickly found that commodities and others were better for me personally. I'd reckon now would probably be a good time to buy GBP, because it will rise again....although depends on whether you're in it for the short or long term.
I'd reckon now would probably be a good time to buy GBP, because it will rise again....although depends on whether you're in it for the short or long term. 
well if you want to actively trade commodities as a retail trader then various US based FCMs (futures brokers) - the UK ones generally tend to just deal with professional traders... or interactive brokers (which has a UK subsidiary)
in fact interactive brokers is a good all round solution for a retail trader to trade a whole variety of things... you could also invest in commodities ETFs etc.. if you're not looking to actively trade
obviously if you get rather more serious about it then you'll probably want to go with an FCM and start using third party software, APIs etc..
in fact interactive brokers is a good all round solution for a retail trader to trade a whole variety of things... you could also invest in commodities ETFs etc.. if you're not looking to actively trade
obviously if you get rather more serious about it then you'll probably want to go with an FCM and start using third party software, APIs etc..
The real question is, how many people that post here actually make money? We can all speculate (not a personal attack MoRT489) - but waiting for Cable to bottom out?.. It's just vague. Where is the bottom? Whats the stop loss? "Around" isn't enough, people haven't got unlimited funds for an 'around here stop loss'... (I know you didn't say that, just adding to it).
I've tried trading, hence the poor post (lost, never won) and certainly have heard the if you win 6 out of 10 your a winner blah blah, but realistically I doubt no one here makes a living wage from trading.
//mini-rant
Certainly open to suggestions however, I used to trade currencies... so open to suggestions if there are genuinely people making as I did enjoy it (despite the consistent loss!)
I've tried trading, hence the poor post (lost, never won) and certainly have heard the if you win 6 out of 10 your a winner blah blah, but realistically I doubt no one here makes a living wage from trading.
//mini-rant
Certainly open to suggestions however, I used to trade currencies... so open to suggestions if there are genuinely people making as I did enjoy it (despite the consistent loss!)
I'm not trading for a living but imo based on various market info, etc I follow the view that GBP/USD will sink to 1:1.20 over the summer, so I'm holding off in the expectation that that will happen. Pure speculation on my part. The only things I think that can strengthen GBP at this point are new strong leadership in government with a Brexit plan or Trump being elected president (actually I think the latter would weaken USD rather than strengthen GBP, but I'm not interested in other currencies so same net effect), anything else will be a slow recovery.
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I reckon the fact that the GBP isn't going to be stigmatised by, or associated with the EURO, (which I think will fail within the next couple of years, if even that long) will only strengthen the GBP. Just my view, but I won't be trading currencies, so does not really apply to me.
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Lloyds is largely domestic and its main risk is mortgages I think but sure I agree banking not shining now. Doesnt mean they stop earning despite sentiment.
Ftse bearish alledgely?
currency trading is way off anything casual but everyone has an involvement to some extent; you hold shares and those companies are holding currency or have some exposure. Plain trading involves borrowing 10k of dollars when you have no hedge to that, its a lot more exposed and you'd better be right as it cant be held. Stick to buying holiday money early or something
NZD weak today this guy saying
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...illion-as-pokemon-go-marks-surprise-hit-chart
+7bn over 1 game ?
Sirus seems pretty buoyant, is that because they are exporter. They are issuing shares at some point I think
Ftse bearish alledgely?
currency trading is way off anything casual but everyone has an involvement to some extent; you hold shares and those companies are holding currency or have some exposure. Plain trading involves borrowing 10k of dollars when you have no hedge to that, its a lot more exposed and you'd better be right as it cant be held. Stick to buying holiday money early or something
NZD weak today this guy saying
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...illion-as-pokemon-go-marks-surprise-hit-chart
+7bn over 1 game ?
Sirus seems pretty buoyant, is that because they are exporter. They are issuing shares at some point I think
18months on and I'm very happy I invested, 1 fund is negative, but overall i'm up 9%, and I recon the poor performing fund will bounce back in the next 6months as long as trump doesn't get elected.
and just put an order in for another fund, this time a Global technology one and made sure it had few uk companies in it, just 1.5% of fund is in uk companies.
anyway now thinking about putting some money in direct funding like https://www.seedrs.com/. anyone done this, comments or better places to do it?
decided against commodities, looks to complicated and risky, for my liking.
i'll stick with the small amount each month and hopefully get great gains in the 10-20 year range.
and just put an order in for another fund, this time a Global technology one and made sure it had few uk companies in it, just 1.5% of fund is in uk companies.
anyway now thinking about putting some money in direct funding like https://www.seedrs.com/. anyone done this, comments or better places to do it?
decided against commodities, looks to complicated and risky, for my liking.
i'll stick with the small amount each month and hopefully get great gains in the 10-20 year range.
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Seems very risky - https://learn.seedrs.com/faqs/#what-are-the-main-risks-of-investing and at a glance the companies seeking funding seem mediocre.
Perhaps take a look at the P2P investing thread. Ratesetter and Zopa are reliable for sensible returns and RS are doing a £100 bonus if you put £1k in. P2P independent forum is also a great source of information on most platforms.
Have you exhausted more conventional means of saving at good rates? 6% on regular saver accounts for example.
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So, goodbye ARM http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-36822806.
You've been good to me since May, bought at 933.9786, now selling at 1700. Potentially more as there could be a counter offer...
But now that the best UK tech company has been sold to the Japanese, finding the next investment rocket ship is looking tricky. Potentially Taylor Wimpey, were at 200 1m ago, now 150 and recovering - thoughts?
You've been good to me since May, bought at 933.9786, now selling at 1700. Potentially more as there could be a counter offer...
But now that the best UK tech company has been sold to the Japanese, finding the next investment rocket ship is looking tricky. Potentially Taylor Wimpey, were at 200 1m ago, now 150 and recovering - thoughts?