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[I'm no cynic but...]

Im looking at trying to set up a decent portfolio. are there any good trading manuals or websites I could learn from?

with the world on tenter hooks I thought it might be a ok time to start with travel/airlines etc dropping.

any help would be appreciated.

Investing in Shares for Dummies, despite its title would be a good start. By the time you are through this very readable book [available from Amazon] your ability to make a success of the world of investment will be as high as all but those who are employed in the sector.

 

[ganganvince]

Not doing well at moment.

 

[abu13]

Not in the best shape is it, there again I was expecting it to be worse by now.

 

[Corky]

Recovered to the same as a month ago month after the last week, which helps those who put into S&S ISAs just before year end.

 

[west didsblue]

Strangely enough my BP, Shell and BAE Systems are doing pretty well at the moment . Pacific and Emerging Markets funds doing shit. US a bit volatile. Bit of a mixed bag overall.

 

[Corky]

Mike Ashley's future Son in Law gets a £100m bonus as new CE of Fraser Group/Sports Direct if he can get the share price to £15.00 within 3 years. Currently at £6.61.

He looks to be trying to take it up market slightly, not sure it will work.

 

[Fred_Quimby]

My S & S ISA has gone up £5 in the last 12 months. :(

 

[GornikDaze]

My S & S ISA has gone up £5 in the last 12 months. :(

I suspect you might be happy with that over the next few months… not great at the moment

 

[worsleyweb]

Buy when it goes down. Simple simple advise!

 

[zerox]

My S & S ISA has gone up £5 in the last 12 months. :(

good luck with that, the money you have in it has been hit by 20% inflation, but all is good cus you have gained a fiver.