A beginner's possible portfolio

[Cartman]

Consistently? No. But it's possible to get enough right to offer very tradeable opportunities.

If someone tries to sell a system that does it, I'd be very skeptical, but I have no doubt there are smarter people than me using more accurate systems than mine and keeping the details very private.

if they are yr real trades MS i like the way u operate

 

[sofman2000]

once again - all of these replies have been informative - even confusing - but its good to feel the passion you all have- I am not paying any commission for the FP but have dealt with them over a few years and they have done well for me in the past including letting me know to get out of the market last year in January- so a year on I wanted to go the next step and invest in shares personally- The FP gets their recomendations from brokers and clients and I do trust them however after reading the thread - I now do not think they are the best qualified. So I will use their advice and also do some research in terms of financials and read news articles- Charts will I will try and get the hang of them next but there are so many !

 

[chops_a_must]

I am not paying any commission for the FP but have dealt with them over a few years and they have done well for me in the past including letting me know to get out of the market last year in January- so a year on I wanted to go the next step and invest in shares personally- The FP gets their recomendations from brokers and clients and I do trust them however after reading the thread - I now do not think they are the best qualified. So I will use their advice and also do some research in terms of financials and read news articles- Charts will I will try and get the hang of them next but there are so many !

Then they are more than worth hanging onto IMO.

Obviously better advice than 99% of FP's out there.

 

[johenmo]

once again - all of these replies have been informative - even confusing....

The FP gets their recomendations from brokers and clients and I do trust them however after reading the thread - I now do not think they are the best qualified.

sofman: I understand the first part! If you wish to buy shares direct then you may be best dealing direct with a broker if you want recommendations. If your investment capital is large enough then you should get reasonable service. I don't use one so can't comment on how to select a "good" one.

There is still a lot of hidden surprises out there so I am not in a rush to buy back in - expecially with my limited experience/knowledge. And this is what is holding me back. I believe there are some stocks which will be good but that will be in a few months - which suits my personality Good luck in sortig out the wheat from the chaff in all this.