Thanks for that information. I have been meaning to buy shares in them for ages but always struggle. I sign up to a broker but it always gets confusing and jargon is used that I am not sure of. I just want an easy to use site with minimum cost that I can just put into a box the amount of shares I want to buy. Anyone know if it exists?
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depends what you mean, they'll be distributed by various vendors with various machine readable news services claiming to be the fastest
if you just mean which websites will print them the quickest for you to read then the market will have moved already anyway... if you fancy spending the $$$ on a Bloomberg or Reuters terminal then you'll get them on your screen quicker and or via a squawk service however you're still going to see the same result, the market will have moved by the time you, a human, can read the figures
if you just mean which websites will print them the quickest for you to read then the market will have moved already anyway... if you fancy spending the $$$ on a Bloomberg or Reuters terminal then you'll get them on your screen quicker and or via a squawk service however you're still going to see the same result, the market will have moved by the time you, a human, can read the figures
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Your best bet is pre-empt them. As has been said, you've got no chance once the news is already out there.
OK, now I know that this question is a little bit like how long is a piece of string, however...
In light of the recent news of Microsoft shares being at a new high, what is the general consensus regarding technology companies especially Microsoft & Google?
How much further can both of these companies go, with regards to both further growth and share price increases?
I fully appreciate that nobody here, that I'm aware of has a crystal ball, but the bottom line - Are either of these companies, if not both worth buying shares in for the mid (5 Years) to long (10+ Years) term?
In light of the recent news of Microsoft shares being at a new high, what is the general consensus regarding technology companies especially Microsoft & Google?
How much further can both of these companies go, with regards to both further growth and share price increases?
I fully appreciate that nobody here, that I'm aware of has a crystal ball, but the bottom line - Are either of these companies, if not both worth buying shares in for the mid (5 Years) to long (10+ Years) term?
Isn't the new high for MS only just above its 1999 high? But looks like the last 5 years has been relatively consistent growth, not sure how anyone could know if it's hit the ceiling or not though and therefore whether it is a good investment. Maybe look for something with more growth potential like Amazon, Netflix, etc.
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What country are you in ? UK based providers have to jump through assorted KYC (know your customer) hoops to comply with money laundering and fraud regulations.
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The currency value for 1999 is not equal to the present dollar value so not even this is true. Same thing makes the FTSE go 'up' but its value could be less then with a strong sterling.
Usually the stock rise is higher because cheap money is viewed as benefitting shares over bonds I think.
Microsoft is issuing 5 year bonds with 1% yield which is below the inflation rate and less then their stocks dividend. The company then buys back the shares, making a profitable arbitrage I think. I believe they are still doing this.
Many call that dangerous and deceptive to a stock value. Actually I think currency is super weak and in five years will be weaker still, so its not a bad bet but still its confusing I guess.
Is MS good, probably its fine. Its labelled a utility in some descriptions Ive read, due to its dominant OS place. Maybe examine their prospects, how has Win10 done besides the moaning on updates has it done the job for MS in retaining their quite captive audience, etc
Look at seeking alpha and there is probably 100 articles to read and people who will sift the figures for you. I would go with a technology fund overall or even somebody like Woodford who tries to capture small growth not just be a ftse tracker. (he says weak sterling is not a worry)
Somebody I know with a tech fund for 20 years is selling a bit right now. After the election federal reserve policy will change some, at least in language?
AAZ seems to recovering its full strength from years ago despite gold coming well off the boil, mines move slow I guess and also I should check gold in sterling for accuracy though their cost is in dollars or similar surely
Xcite is dead ? high price north sea oil :/
Gulf Keystone could do well still, not sure but that share issue seemed fine
I wonder if FRES is a reasonable buy over the next six months ahead of monetary changes. RRS always seems overvalued, I wont buy or sell that as its a mystery. Is ACA located nearby?, should have had more faith while it was low maybe Barrack did want to sell it at one point, not sure now but hopefully these all will accumulate value from continuing failure of common currency, not just sterling. If oil goes down, it benefits gold mining imo
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Is there anything wrong with Fidelity for buying some ETFs? It advertises that one only pays a flat yearly fee, with all other services like buying and selling being included in that one price. Did I get that right?
I'm thinking to buy around £5000 worth for now.
https://www.fidelity.co.uk/investor/funds/fund-charge.page
I'm thinking to buy around £5000 worth for now.
Hi all
After purchasing some Boohoo shares last month and making a nice little profit iv now got my eye on the shares market.
I have considered investing in several US companies which I think will perform well in future (guesstimate based on the reading I have done). My list is as follows:
Google
Facebook
Netflix
Amazon
Microsoft
I am also considering Berkshire Hathaway which, from my understanding, is basically a share that buys and sells other shares right?
My friend tells me I am stupid buying shares in any US companies at present due to the pound being so weak. What are your thoughts on this comment and the above list?
He's suggested I buy in UK companies. But it seems to me the FTSE100 companies are over inflated due to so much recent investment due to the weak pound. So surly buying in FTSE100 UK companies has just as many drawbacks, no?
After purchasing some Boohoo shares last month and making a nice little profit iv now got my eye on the shares market.
I have considered investing in several US companies which I think will perform well in future (guesstimate based on the reading I have done). My list is as follows:
Netflix
Amazon
Microsoft
I am also considering Berkshire Hathaway which, from my understanding, is basically a share that buys and sells other shares right?
My friend tells me I am stupid buying shares in any US companies at present due to the pound being so weak. What are your thoughts on this comment and the above list?
He's suggested I buy in UK companies. But it seems to me the FTSE100 companies are over inflated due to so much recent investment due to the weak pound. So surly buying in FTSE100 UK companies has just as many drawbacks, no?
Your friend is right. Now is a terrible time to buy shares anyway. The companies you've sited there are pretty much blue chip stuff so you're not going to make massive profits and if the pound picks up again you'll be kicking yourself for buying now.
That said, I'd be willing to take a punt on some British companies. If they go up and the pound goes up, double whammy. Your capital, your risk, your decision.
That said, I'd be willing to take a punt on some British companies. If they go up and the pound goes up, double whammy. Your capital, your risk, your decision.
This is what my friend said but surly its better to invest in US companies which I think will perform long term rather than not invest at all crying about the weak pound?
Yes, British companies seem to be the advice I get. But to be honest I don't have the same optimism in such companies, nor do the analysis's who seems to have pretty weak forecasts for most big UK companies.
Depends what you're going for. If EPS and stability is what you want, you can't go wrong with any of those. If you're looking for big jumps, these will disappoint you. I still think you'd be nuts to buy US when the £ is so flat however.
(please note that I am not an investor of any kind. I don't have a portfolio, shares, nothing. I simply read a bucketload about this stuff and connect the dots when I can, so take anything I say with a massive dose of salt).
(please note that I am not an investor of any kind. I don't have a portfolio, shares, nothing. I simply read a bucketload about this stuff and connect the dots when I can, so take anything I say with a massive dose of salt).
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Same here on Boohoo.
Did very well on Gopro too, and Amazon but sold both over the past few weeks.
Facebook looks strong, but I'm not sure about Netflix. How many more subscribers can they add? I reckon more of their cash will start coming from licensing the original content they produce/have rights to.
Pound is flat, but it can go flatter still, HSBC say to $1.05 (Brexit means Brexit and all that). That would lose another 13% to all who did not invest in $ denominated stuff. On the other hand, Trump is unlikely to win (he's too Nigel Farage and not enough Boris Johnson- lucky Americans), fed rates will rise with probability 70% in December (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fed-expected-to-tee-up-december-interest-rate-hike-2016-10-28), plus US economy is going from strength to strength. Yes, investing in US is worse now compared to immediately after Brexit, but still better than remaining with the pounds - imho.
All of the above applies to ETFs of course, if you're into individual companies than all sorts of things are possible, including for the UK based ones. But individual shares have far bigger risks, so you need to know the exact circumstances for each company.
All of the above applies to ETFs of course, if you're into individual companies than all sorts of things are possible, including for the UK based ones. But individual shares have far bigger risks, so you need to know the exact circumstances for each company.
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Excuse my lack of understanding, what is ETF's?
So your opinion is that it's better to invest in US companies now because you think the pound will continue to drop?
How does the US economy getting stronger effect my shares in US companies? Your suggesting it makes it a better or worse trade?
So your opinion is that it's better to invest in US companies now because you think the pound will continue to drop?
How does the US economy getting stronger effect my shares in US companies? Your suggesting it makes it a better or worse trade?
Fidelity are one of the cheapest if you're going for an ETF only portfolio - http://monevator.com/compare-uk-cheapest-online-brokers/
Why did you sell Boohoo just out of interest? Still showing good growth even this week and I feel its got long term potential. Same with Amazon - I think there is long term growth here. And as its just took a hit, 5% down, now is the time to buy in my book. Why did you sell?
Facebook is certainly stronger than Netflix, I agree. Google also seems very strong.