I think it is a bit of a shame that you have done this this way, and I didn't even get the chance to discuss it.
As I mentioned a couple of times, i think this competition has been helpful to everyone beyond the competitive element, namely the element of discussing openly the issues which we think might affect the index. This would especially help those who come on here quite unsure about investing and looking to learn something. If they are getting into investing, especially with funds, such discussion can help shpae their views, rather than just piling into fund names we toss out there. You've taken that away and even made the forecasts themselves 'covert'.
And did enough people get a chance to express their view on the interval (3/4/6/12 months)?
I'm sorry, I don't like this at all. Apart from anything else I fear it perpetuates the perception among Lifers that this thread is full of well-off people being very smug and full of themselves.
I'm willing to be persuaded but right now I feel I'll give this a miss.
What a load of bull, just because you can't take control. You can discuss anything you want exactly the same. That post is the definition of self righteousness.
I think it is a bit of a shame that you have done this this way, and I didn't even get the chance to discuss it.
As I mentioned a couple of times, i think this competition has been helpful to everyone beyond the competitive element, namely the element of discussing openly the issues which we think might affect the index. This would especially help those who come on here quite unsure about investing and looking to learn something. If they are getting into investing, especially with funds, such discussion can help shpae their views, rather than just piling into fund names we toss out there. You've taken that away and even made the forecasts themselves 'covert'.
And did enough people get a chance to express their view on the interval (3/4/6/12 months)?
I'm sorry, I don't like this at all. Apart from anything else I fear it perpetuates the perception among Lifers that this thread is full of well-off people being very smug and full of themselves.
I'm willing to be persuaded but right now I feel I'll give this a miss.
Am I missing something here ?
he’s just getting our guesses for the first 6 month period in by the 7th Jan and then will share with all .
just in case covered end says 6000 I say 6001 and threadkiller says 5999 taking out covered ends range of winning numbers
no one can be influenced by others guesses
as for investment advice and opinions that carries on as normal
I think it is a bit of a shame that you have done this this way, and I didn't even get the chance to discuss it.
As I mentioned a couple of times, i think this competition has been helpful to everyone beyond the competitive element, namely the element of discussing openly the issues which we think might affect the index. This would especially help those who come on here quite unsure about investing and looking to learn something. If they are getting into investing, especially with funds, such discussion can help shpae their views, rather than just piling into fund names we toss out there. You've taken that away and even made the forecasts themselves 'covert'.
And did enough people get a chance to express their view on the interval (3/4/6/12 months)?
I'm sorry, I don't like this at all. Apart from anything else I fear it perpetuates the perception among Lifers that this thread is full of well-off people being very smug and full of themselves.
I'm willing to be persuaded but right now I feel I'll give this a miss.
This is a bit of fun and should not, nor will it, detract from the primary benefits of this thread.
Sorry if this isn't the place, my grandfather who was always the go to for investment as he worked at the LSE recently passed and I as the most like minded in the family have been given all of his assets, is there any hard reading you could recommend to help me get my head around it all. (understand the basics)
I think it is a bit of a shame that you have done this this way, and I didn't even get the chance to discuss it.
As I mentioned a couple of times, i think this competition has been helpful to everyone beyond the competitive element, namely the element of discussing openly the issues which we think might affect the index. This would especially help those who come on here quite unsure about investing and looking to learn something. If they are getting into investing, especially with funds, such discussion can help shpae their views, rather than just piling into fund names we toss out there. You've taken that away and even made the forecasts themselves 'covert'.
And did enough people get a chance to express their view on the interval (3/4/6/12 months)?
I'm sorry, I don't like this at all. Apart from anything else I fear it perpetuates the perception among Lifers that this thread is full of well-off people being very smug and full of themselves.
I'm willing to be persuaded but right now I feel I'll give this a miss.
Sorry you feel like that Richard, it's just a bit of fun as said, we'll all still discuss savings and investments and at most i'll post up the scores at the end of a month if desired.
EDIT, think it was also yourself who wasn't keen on 3 months?
Sorry if this isn't the place, my grandfather who was always the go to for investment as he worked at the LSE recently passed and I as the most like minded in the family have been given all of his assets, is there any hard reading you could recommend to help me get my head around it all. (understand the basics)
This is the place!
What sort of assets are we talking about, all individual shares? or is it wide ranging like gold etc.
I am glad @PragueAddick has spoken up as I was a bit 🤔 earlier when I saw your original post @Rob7Lee. No offence but I was going to suggest a quarterly competition as I feel 6 months is a bit long in terms of market movements, especially in these somewhat uncertain terms. However, I'm happy to go with 6 months if that is what the majority prefers. The reason I haven't put in my prediction yet is that we have until the 7th & I want to gauge things first before diving straight in. Also, being a "professional" I feel I have a bit of pride at stake & don't want to look a chump predicting something rather outlandish.
As for @PragueAddick's other points. I don't feel other CL's see us as well off or full of themselves......far from it. I get a lot of enjoyment passing on my knowledge (even though I have recently been "used" and may have to alter my approach from now on) and believe most posters on here are general run of the mill Joe public who just want a bit of guidance in the tricky world of pensions & investment.
Sorry if this isn't the place, my grandfather who was always the go to for investment as he worked at the LSE recently passed and I as the most like minded in the family have been given all of his assets, is there any hard reading you could recommend to help me get my head around it all. (understand the basics)
I'm a bit biased so will stay out of this discussion......apart from saying the is no harm is speaking to a financial adviser.
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Now to try and beat it.
Shall we say closing date a week today, 7th Jan?
Thanks to those so far, namely;
I think it is a bit of a shame that you have done this this way, and I didn't even get the chance to discuss it.
As I mentioned a couple of times, i think this competition has been helpful to everyone beyond the competitive element, namely the element of discussing openly the issues which we think might affect the index. This would especially help those who come on here quite unsure about investing and looking to learn something. If they are getting into investing, especially with funds, such discussion can help shpae their views, rather than just piling into fund names we toss out there. You've taken that away and even made the forecasts themselves 'covert'.
And did enough people get a chance to express their view on the interval (3/4/6/12 months)?
I'm sorry, I don't like this at all. Apart from anything else I fear it perpetuates the perception among Lifers that this thread is full of well-off people being very smug and full of themselves.
I'm willing to be persuaded but right now I feel I'll give this a miss.
You can discuss anything you want exactly the same.
That post is the definition of self righteousness.
he’s just getting our guesses for the first 6 month period in by the 7th Jan and then will share with all .
just in case covered end says 6000 I say 6001 and threadkiller says 5999 taking out covered ends range of winning numbers
no one can be influenced by others guesses
as for investment advice and opinions that carries on as normal
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EDIT, think it was also yourself who wasn't keen on 3 months?
What sort of assets are we talking about, all individual shares? or is it wide ranging like gold etc.
As for @PragueAddick's other points. I don't feel other CL's see us as well off or full of themselves......far from it. I get a lot of enjoyment passing on my knowledge (even though I have recently been "used" and may have to alter my approach from now on) and believe most posters on here are general run of the mill Joe public who just want a bit of guidance in the tricky world of pensions & investment.