Originally Posted by Eagle9a:
“I think it is essential for any investor (not trader) to have a clear long term strategy ie why am I investing in this particular instrument, so on that premise my views on certain investments would be as follows:-
Bonds/Gilts - need a fixed income for a fixed period, not too worried about capital depreciation
Premium Bonds - Useful for keeping cash in days of low inflation
Equity Investment - Looking for term growth, not worried by market fluctuation
Unit Trusts - A good place to start, can mix income and capital growth
Property - hmmm, not sure I would want to comment on this one at this time, probably dangerous for investors who might need liquidity
Savings accounts - useful but not likely to produce income or capital growth
My opinions only”
Thanks
Since reading your post a couple of hours ago, been looking at "unti trusts" -
I think I will wait for a market crash or big correction and may but a few hundred shares at a times, especially if share prices then contiune to drop. I will stick with the top 100 companies as my dad says they are the safest but they can go down as well EG Tesco.
I often put 100 quid into PB's - and won 25 quid twice over three years.