James
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Just in the process of opening a brokerage account with work.
I'm planning on buying a large amount of shares in the company I work for, but I wouldn't mind buying some other shares too.
Those of you that buy shares, what do you use to base your investment decisions on?
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Marc
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Past performance of company. If the shares are at a low point are they likely to rise back up etc.
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Cosmo
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Past performance of company. If the shares are at a low point are they likely to rise back up etc.
Or the company could go bust...
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Cosmo
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A general understanding of the economic climate is always handy (Im certain you have this), keeping on top of future events and understanding how these will effect the market is also another.
IMO pick a market segment you understand, research into it, research into what effects it, then keep an eye of possible future changes that may happen (Govt. policies are the main, but other economic factors too) - and then place your bets!
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Marc
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Would you recommend he invested in the bridal sector?
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Cosmo
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quote:
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Would you recommend he invested in the bridal sector?
Only if it was our business, as we're screwing everyone else 
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willay
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what cosmo said
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MarkM
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Buy low sell high ftw tbf.
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John_C
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Buy growth stocks with low debt - reinvest all dividends
EG:
Tesco
BG Group
BAE
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Twiggy
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Invest in oil companys!
They are always making moolaaaaaaaa 
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Cosmo
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Its not always about companies making money that will make you money in share dealing.
BP for instance is making huge profits, but its 52week share history ranges from 370-566p per share.
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