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but that was a few quarters ago, and is not hat the finances say they have grown a lot 37% yoy.
and although there is a lot of competition the camera quality is a fair way behind on the cheaper cameras.
The near term growth will likely already be priced into the share price.
And talking about cheaper low quality cameras, I suspect most people don’t need 8K action cameras, so I suspect sales of these sorts of premium cameras are going to stagnate. The iPhone effect.
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As someone who is a significant commercial GoPro customer, they have stagnated on their action cameras. We own 7 GoPro 4 Blacks and there's little reason to upgrade to the 5 let alone the 6, and that's from a pro standpoint let alone consumer. As above, they failed on the drone front and as a contrast we've probably spent at least 20x the amount with DJI than GoPro over the last 2 years for example. Their Fusion is interesting and looks better than their competitors but the proof is in the pudding so to speak, with a release next month into still a very niche/gimmick market, and as above the success of that will already be priced in.
Compared to someone like DJI they just haven't diversified or moved quickly enough. I mean the Fusion, whilst it looks good, is their first 360 rig and it must be 2 years odd behind Samsung.
Compared to someone like DJI they just haven't diversified or moved quickly enough. I mean the Fusion, whilst it looks good, is their first 360 rig and it must be 2 years odd behind Samsung.
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Apple is doing fine, I think thats why nobody exactly needs go-pro. More likely they make apple phones as tough as bricks then go-pro infringes on apple or samsung or any cheap phone
+FCX -PSX -KAZ I was thinking might be reasonable risk
Interest rates rose today, I doubt but its possibly a start to a new trend. Its only lagging USD change so no news by itself
useful links
http://www.forexfactory.com/
https://www.worldtimezone.com/markets24.php
https://www.nyse.com/markets/hours-calendars
https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FCX?s=fcx
+FCX -PSX -KAZ I was thinking might be reasonable risk
Interest rates rose today, I doubt but its possibly a start to a new trend. Its only lagging USD change so no news by itself
useful links
http://www.forexfactory.com/
https://www.worldtimezone.com/markets24.php
https://www.nyse.com/markets/hours-calendars
https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FCX?s=fcx
I work for GE and have noticed recently our shares have dropped a fair amount. I've never dabbled in shares before and have had a quick scour on the net to try and figure out charges etc and it appears I need to be careful here not to get caught out. I'm looking to invest in the long term. I've 15k sat in bonds (yes pretty much pointless though they paid out OK at first). I've also a fair amount just sat in another savings account. I'm wondering what others think of GE shares for long term investment?
I've read not to put all your eggs in one basket too but I've really no idea who else I'd invest in and it's only as I work for GE and the share price comes up on my internet homepage at work that I keep an eye on it.
My other options with the money are over pay the mortgage, which in hindsight I should have probably done though I've had notions to buy a glider which is why I didn't. That notion has been put on the back burner now. The other option is keep it for house renovations, extension, kitchen etc. Of course I like the idea of actually being able to make my savings work for me a little it's deciding which path is the right one.
I've read not to put all your eggs in one basket too but I've really no idea who else I'd invest in and it's only as I work for GE and the share price comes up on my internet homepage at work that I keep an eye on it.
My other options with the money are over pay the mortgage, which in hindsight I should have probably done though I've had notions to buy a glider which is why I didn't. That notion has been put on the back burner now. The other option is keep it for house renovations, extension, kitchen etc. Of course I like the idea of actually being able to make my savings work for me a little it's deciding which path is the right one.
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Anyone bought into Nvidia or Apple lately? You guys think they will continue the gradual uptrend?
I wouldn't buy into go pro.
If I was after a US stick it would be Facebook or Google.
Access to the US markets is too expensive for me. 12 pounds per trade wipes out 24 for a buy and sell is too much for the values I trade. But I've pretty much stopped buying shares (still hold some) as crypto trading is far far more suited to me.
I bought Nvidia at 164 and while hindsight is a wonderful thing, I am sad I didn't put 3x more into it. As for whether it will continue, I think the future is looking very rosy for Nvidia.
As an employee, you're possibly better places than anyone to make the call on whether it's a worthwhile long term investment. Do they have financial/corporate presentations for the employees? Do you read the annual reports? That's a very good start. Are they expanding/contracting as a business? Which sectors of the business are doing well, which not so well? Where are the opportunities for the firm? How's the competition looking? Etc.
Many questions to ask, and you'll be able to supply many of those answers. With blue chip companies like GE, it's about being able to buy them at the right time really. They probably aren't going to be stellar growers- the share price now is lower than it was in 1998, for example. Huge companies often have decent dividend yields though. Depends what you're after, whether you want an income (dividends) or growth. Look at past performance, things like EPS (earnings per share) growth, share price relative to profits, what the debt to equity ratio looks like, all the key financial fundamentals.
One issue with engineering companies like GE is that they are R&D intensive, so it takes a lot of money, to make money if you see what I mean. Developing new jet engines for example, doesn't come cheap. Same can be said for Rolls Royce. So potentially, there are firms out there that will generate income a lot easier, because their products are simple and require little development expenditure (Tobacco for example, though I wouldn't invest in tobacco for ethical reasons but that's a totally different discussion).
The upshot is that aviation (I realise I'm focusing on one aspect of GE here) is a rapidly expanding market, particularly in the developing world. So the potential order base for engines is huge. Again though, you'd have to look at the competition- Rolls, Pratt and Whitney, Chinese/Russian manufacturers who can supply emerging markets cheaper, etc.
I'm going on a bit now but in short, there's a lot to consider, which is usually the case for investing. Shout up if you want any opinions or advice.
All food for thought Fusion, thank you for the detailed reply. I work in aviation, the structures side though, not that this has an effect on the overall GE picture. A new CEO has just taken over GE and from what I've read there is currently a little uncertainty which way he'll take GE and this is partly why the share prices have dropped. I'd like to think a company as big as GE won't disappear and will recover but ultimately one never 100% knows.
I was having a think today about the situation and recalled I can invest in shares through my company. The company will add an extra 15% on whatever I invest. So I've set it purchase max amount each month which I think works out around £275 worth of shares a month + 15% from GE (£41.25). Hopefully prices will stay low for a while now before recovering. I'll have to feed off of my savings a little each month as I don't think I'll be left enough funds now I'll be putting that amount into shares. I still however have a fair bit of savings not working for me at the moment.
I was having a think today about the situation and recalled I can invest in shares through my company. The company will add an extra 15% on whatever I invest. So I've set it purchase max amount each month which I think works out around £275 worth of shares a month + 15% from GE (£41.25). Hopefully prices will stay low for a while now before recovering. I'll have to feed off of my savings a little each month as I don't think I'll be left enough funds now I'll be putting that amount into shares. I still however have a fair bit of savings not working for me at the moment.
Hindsight is indeed a wonderful thing.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-intel-amd/rivals-amd-intel-partner-to-take-on-nvidia-idUKKBN1D6217
I saw that when it hit and I don't think that is going to have a major impact, Nvidia are very highly advanced already in AI and are becoming very well known for it. The news today caused little more than a ripple, and if Nvidia's share price drops significantly at any point in the next couple of years I will be very surprised and it wouldn't stop me buying more shares.
I can't personally see AMD and Intel making a particularly fruitful partnership given their differences and competition. However, more than happy to see how it plays out.
More interesting to me today was the Qualcomm/Broadcom news which sent the QCOM shares up by $10... however I can't see that happening. Shame as I sold my QCOM shares for a nice little profit the other day and would have been nice if this news had hit when I did for another couple of grand in my pocket. The share price will go back down shortly I reckon.
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I used to own this one, that aint smart
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/the-financial-results-thread.18730880/page-6#post-31322963
Hi all. I asked for advice on a good trading site to buy take2 shares a while back. Kicking myself that since I had the idea of buying them they have almost tripled in price. So I want to buy into it but this is my issue. I have £4500 in a help to buy isa that I have been paying into at the maximum amount. I really want the 25% when I buy a house so don't want to lose the bonus. If I took £2500 out and bought shares could I put the £2500 back in at a later stage and still get the bonus? Also what's the best way for me to buy the shares? I am in Australia and have some cash I could buy shares with in the meantime.
Thanks and sorry for the wall of text.
Thanks and sorry for the wall of text.
No reason, i just haven't done that well myself with small sums compared to crypto.
What really put my off was an unpredictable scandal at what seemed a safe company wiping out my best gains. I wouldn't your money that is guaranteed to earn 25pc into shares.
But I'm no expert