I’m a huge Linked In fan.
However, I would be concerned about the p/e ratio described in this article if I was considering buying LinkedIn’s shares.
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Warren Buffett shines on solar sector
When the Oracle of Omaha makes an investment, others follow. Even if it's in a sector that's been hammered in recent months: solar. This week Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company acquired two massive solar panel plants -- which together represent some of the largest solar assets in the world -- from SunPower. The Antelope Valley Solar Projects, to be built in Southern California, are worth some $2 billion to $2.5 billion collectively.
Well done Warren. Perhaps he believes in global warming.
SIPP
If you are thinking of moving any long-term savings, get some advice on whether a SIPP would be an appropriate option for you.
With bank interest rates at such low levels, and Government gilt yields very low there are quite a few opting to move some of their investments into safe shares. In my case I’m moving some of my share holdings into a SIPP.
Take proper advice from a professional.
Investing Strategies, impatience and manners
Since I decided again to invest in and sometimes to trade in the stock market it has been interesting to see how much froth and volatility there is on todays markets.
I’m going to just dive in and waffle, see if it all makes sense to you.
Firstly there seems a massive impatience towards quick success, almost as if there is no real acknowledgement of success unless you managed to make it in the day, or in the next hour, next few seconds. There appears a massive NOW NOW NOw, otherwise you failed.
Next there seems a lack of respect for other people’s opinions and other people’s capital. The common practice of renting other people’s capital to sell it short and thereby reduce its value is the snide face of capitalism that cares not for others. A link on how to avoid it may help if you were unaware your online broker was doing this with your shares.
How to reduce the chance of your shares being short sold.
If you are looking to buy a stock it is worth looking at how many shorts are already taken up on the stock. What follows next is a fairly useful link to shorting of shares. Most normal EPIC, tickers can be found through this site. If it runs into millions the chances are that the price is unlikely to rise in the near term very much. Link follows.
Using the upper link, compare Microsoft MSFT with its 8.38 billion shares to Thomas Cook TCG 875 million shares, and you’ll quickly see there are a greater percentage of shares rented out on TCG 80M (at time of writing) than on MSFT 40M. This means short sellers are happy to sell TCG expecting the price to fall later, when they then buy your rented share back and replace it. During that time your holding has been driven down in value, normally without your knowledge.
So allowing for these things what can you do to ensure life is better dealt with the way you would like?
Firstly, accept that there is a widespread manipulation of shares by organisations with much more capital than you. So only risk capital that you can afford to lose, or more likely see a reduction in its value in the short-term. Next take advice, but make sure the person giving the advice knows how to succeed in the stock market.
If you are going to use search to check out a company be aware that it can be manipulated, try using several search engines.
I’m going to sign off for now.
As ever, Simon Hamer
IPSO Ventures – one to watch – EPIC:IPS
In August all three Directors bought shares.
http://finance.optonline.net/optonline/?GUID=19391670&Page=MEDIAVIEWER
Total Market Capitalisation only about £1Million
Yesterdays announcement means there could be a review of the company’s value.
Contents of the link are copied below.
RNS ANNOUNCEMENT
For immediate release 15 September 2011
THERAKIND PRODUCT UPDATE
EU grants approval for Buccolam®
IPSO Ventures plc (“IPSO”), the creator of commercial value from technology, is pleased to report that further to the announcement on 1st July 2011 regarding Therakind, IPSO’s portfolio company, and Buccolam® the European Commission has now granted approval for Buccolam® for the treatment of prolonged, acute, convulsive seizures in infants, toddlers, children and adolescents from 3 months to less than 18 years.
This approval has triggered a further milestone payment for Therakind. Therakind is expected to also receive royalties on sales of this product as Viropharma is now able to actively market this product across Europe.
IPSO has a 36% shareholding in Therakind.
Further information, please contact:
| IPSO Ventures plcNick Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer | Tel: 020 7921 2990nick@ipsoventures.comwww.ipsoventures.com |
| Allenby Capital Limited(Nominated adviser and broker)Nick NaylorNick Athanas | Tel: 020 3328 5656 |
Company description
IPSO Ventures plc is a business creator and active investor in new technologies, principally in the renewable energy and healthcare sector. Its experienced management team focuses on adding commercial value to enable young companies to move forward rapidly.
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Please see the financial disclaimer elsewhere on my blog, and take advice from professional advisers before investing in shares.
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Update, it is worth noting that Ipso has several other subsidiary companies, or close allies mentioned on their website, Axilica, Medermica, Polyfect Solutions, IPSoL Energy and WildKnowledge. Here’s the link.
Bull Market – Gut feeling
I have just looking at my share portfolio.
5 up in price, 6 are level and 9 are down in price, at 16.09 on Thursday 21 July 2011.
Reviewed all shares prospects mentally in my head. Yes, I may have one or two badly judged purchases. Overall my assessment, is that all have good prospects, and I had this rare overwhelming feeling of a ” bull ” stock market investor.
Thought I’d record it, let’s just see if this is the day the markets started a long bull run, or am I just talking bull.
Time will tell.
Have a great Friday everyone.
