Investment options for 2017
Nov 22nd 2016, 6:14 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
Y' know guys.
I just went through big sh1t in the NZ earthquakes.
You want to play silly beggars like some silly game , fine but not on my watch. I really do have better things to do right now.
Sort . Yourselves. Out.
I just went through big sh1t in the NZ earthquakes.
You want to play silly beggars like some silly game , fine but not on my watch. I really do have better things to do right now.
Sort . Yourselves. Out.
Nov 22nd 2016, 6:36 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
What the ****?
Nov 22nd 2016, 9:36 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
Presumably you wear the eyepatch over your one good eye. 
Pound will weaken further as Brexit unfolds. Things are going to get worse before they get worse. The dollar's a bit of an unknown, in that Trump's presidency itself is also. I think we were all surprised it didn't plunge; much will depend on who we puts around him. Long-term I don't think the dollar prospects are good, but for those of us paid in dollars but whose main expenses / plans are in pounds, make hay while the sun shines.
Beyond that (regarding investments) I'm not sure. Apart from electricity storage solutions. The big oil players may remain robust -- at least those with up-to-date plant and infrastructure: those which need to reinvest will continue to falter. European stocks could suffer if Brexit becomes difficult and if there's further economic / social problems in Europe.
Difficult to know where to put it. Well-managed, diverse funds?
Pound will weaken further as Brexit unfolds. Things are going to get worse before they get worse. The dollar's a bit of an unknown, in that Trump's presidency itself is also. I think we were all surprised it didn't plunge; much will depend on who we puts around him. Long-term I don't think the dollar prospects are good, but for those of us paid in dollars but whose main expenses / plans are in pounds, make hay while the sun shines.
Beyond that (regarding investments) I'm not sure. Apart from electricity storage solutions. The big oil players may remain robust -- at least those with up-to-date plant and infrastructure: those which need to reinvest will continue to falter. European stocks could suffer if Brexit becomes difficult and if there's further economic / social problems in Europe.
Difficult to know where to put it. Well-managed, diverse funds?
For the majority a steady return is what will do the trick and realistically, in today's world of volatile markets and low interest rates an average annual return of 4-5%, net of costs, is what they should be expecting. That is with relatively small risk to capital. It's not exciting but people can always play with a few shares on the side.
I am nervous about most emerging markets currently but see value in infrastructure. I started investing my own money, and my clients, in water a few years ago and that continues to both make sense and perform.
As ever there is no 'one size fits all' answer but the fact is that many people who share trade and speculate on currencies seem to make a net loss. Seen it too may times.
Nov 22nd 2016, 2:52 pm
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Nov 23rd 2016, 3:33 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
Did the same with BP after the spill.
I see. Bless him. I say we let him back in but everyone puts him on ignore?
Nov 23rd 2016, 4:38 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
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Nov 23rd 2016, 5:09 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
Might be a good time to remind posters to put in a quality and individual security Q&A for their a/cs. It helps & saves time, effort and confusion
Thanks Bored.
Thanks Bored.
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Nov 23rd 2016, 5:20 am
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Re: Investment options for 2017
This remains to be seen. Never believe the financial media.
I have heard that many people are taking the risk with the off-plan option. Nice payment plans and low prices if you buy near DWC. By the time it's finished, the recession should be over. High risk of course, but every risk has its price.
I have heard that many people are taking the risk with the off-plan option. Nice payment plans and low prices if you buy near DWC. By the time it's finished, the recession should be over. High risk of course, but every risk has its price.
I reckon Dubai property will be stable-ish (ie continue the slow decline it has seen in the last year or so until 2020, but then you should prepare for another basejump off the cliff. Everything being done at the moment is targeted at expo, but sustainability and longterm is something I haven't heard anyone talking about...