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''Should I let my divi reinvest if it’s at this price ?
I feel it’s a bit high now''
Aviva continuing having them purchased for cancellation.
Hi AbjectPerformer.
I've decided to re-invest my dividends this year. The management appear to be delivering and the share price looks solid. Famous last words!
AbjectPerformer, just my personal thoughts, I would say no, but this may be at a lot lower price after exdiv and before reinvestment time
Can anyone advise to their best ability / crystal ball
Should I let my divi reinvest if it’s at this price ?
I feel it’s a bit high now
I hold my shares in an ISA so no tax
The dividend is taxable as income tax, if you sell before XD then that is part of your capital gain calculation….the taxation of CGT is more favourable than income for most investors.
If you sell the shares the day before they go ex-d you get the money immediately instead of having to wait for the payout. Working on the assumption the shares will drop by at least the size of the dividend, this is the better strategy. The assumption that the sp will drop by at least the size of the dividend is cannot be relied on IME. Other factors mean it might not drop at all.
Most shares tend to drop by at least the size of the dividend paid on ex dividend date, so to answer your question, you will probably be worst off after factoring in charges.
Would it be a good idea to sell after the ex dividend date and move into L&G to also receive L&G dividend as they dont go ex dividend till the 25th of April
Glad I topped up on the recent takeover speculation. Looks like we may get to a fiver organically. I am more than happy to take both the capital increase and the decent dividend which I reinvest for compound value growth.
I have about 1300 shares, wish I had bought another 250 earlier this year, although my buys are 400-430p
Can't disagree with one of the respondents to that Twitter/X ad:
"Motor Insurance is compulsory in the U.K. .. no way should insurers be allowed to profit from this mandated 3rd party cover .. shameful that you are rocketing prices ( claiming high repair costs) and yet continue to post record profits .."
...we are going to see profit-taking. You don't have to be a prophet (get it?) to reckon on a whisker over or under £5 before it starts and, of course, receipt of outstanding divi. Long-termers will just tuck away - after all, a safe and healthy divi alone is worth holding when interest rates are going to fall and make your (and my) shares arguably even more sought after.
So is the answer just a 'cream off'? My view is possibly, dependant on how heavily our p/fs are dependant on AV and how good we are at finding alternatives. I am not rushing!
Many PIs engage with the stock market, and do research, using social media platforms like Twitter, so why not spend a little in advertising to get the message out?
Quite a canny move, imo.
It's just a shame they are putting money into the pocket of Elno :(
I would not suggest that AB is courting a takeover, far from it, but she is best placed to be aware of any such danger. Boosting the share price would make Aviva a harder fish to swallow. And why not on X formerly twitter? Make the b*ggers pay what its worth.
Strange though. I saw it as an advert/promoted tweet. They are still running it and have had 1.1m+ views. Wonder if it's more effective than a share buyback...
"When youve got it flaunt it"
First time I’ve seen a company push its own shares like this via twitter…
https://x.com/avivaplc/status/1765657876062769248?s=20
Surely she bought shares to scotch rumours of discussions with a suitor. And because, in a volatile market, AV. is a great buy anyway. IMO.
'It is my belief that AB is preparing to jump ship'
hmmm, that doesn't tally with Mr & Mrs Blanc collectively buying £ 130,000 of Av. stock last week.
Their buying also means that there are no current discussions between Av. and potential suitors.
Yes, especially as she was made Senior Independent Board Director last Friday. Next step taking over from where Looney left off perhaps??
(He who lost £32m bucks because of undisclosed romances with colleagues-you couldn't make it up!!)
Fred I think he/she is referring to a possible take over or maybe been on the sauce all night sure he/she will let us know....
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It is my belief that AB is preparing to jump ship, having spotted the pirates ready to grapple and board the good ship Aviva. You can't have two skippers on the bridge.
Sorry THeTrotsky-didn't intend them to be the "butt" of my humour!!!
I notice my comment about the The Thought Police removing the word I used which rhymes with "bag" has also been removed.
How pathetic can you get- a sign of the humourless times in which we live