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I bought two lots 1136 at 425.82p and 800 at 424.15p I already own 2000 CTY which Iv held for over 4yrs.

Everyone can make there own decisions, and what I did is my decision. I sold at 932p and moved to CTY removing the risk to my portfolio and adding a 3.95% yield So far I have been better off...

I didn't POKERCHIPS. VIX has jumped over 50% in one day that has NEVER happened in 24hrs...

The VIX gauge measures volatility for the world economy's This time last week we were sitting at approximately 9.85pts ttoday since 8am it has spiked by 54% now 17.11pts :-( That Kim JongII needs to be booted to f****.

The VIX gauge measured volatility in he markets, and has spiked approximately just over 53% as I write this! https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EVIX/ This was last seen 9yrs ago

The VIX gauge over the 24hrs has started its crazy spike, and sits at a 9yr high. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EVIX/

The VIX gauge has gone crazy over last 25hrs and spikes to a 9year high https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EVIX/

The reason you never thought is all in the mindset of investors. Investors forget the saying "to be greedy when people are fearful, and be fearful when people are buying." In essence, you should buy loads when markets are down for a good reason, and sell when people start buying hordes. Simple...Iv been on that ethic for 16yrs.. There is something called the 'VIX'! You should have a look at the graph over the last week, month, 5years& 10years, and co-relate it to the FTSE etc. The VIX is really a gauge of fear / volatility tool. Over the last 24hrs the gauge has shot up 52%, not seen since 2009! We were sitting at 9.6% last week now today up at 17.1% at present. So 1470p in my opinion is not the bottom. Could see below 1400p easily. But remember, to top up on dips not sell

Looks like I took the best action so far... Mr Kim Jong II has stirred the fear factor and the VIX sits up 52% at 16%. The fear factor was sitting around 9.6% last week!

I sold 2/3 of my 1545 holding this morning... Maybe just watch and see what happens with these ridiculous brokerage comments..

Think we've all wondered that! Haha

What directors do with buying n selling is a false premise to tell one where the SP will be going. There just doing it probs to gain dividends.. nothing else

Thanks for the CNBC link Tro

As announced in May for year ending 2017, the dividend cover has dropped from 1.5 - 1.2% so it is covered. Secondly, this is the first year in ages that the earnings cover the dividend payout. Over the last 3 years the dividend has been greater than an additional £400m on top of earnings. So we're in a good position. More so, the question is, can these earnings continue with the economic changes happening over the next 2years? No one knows... I'd reiterate: don't put all your eggs in one basket

Last observation. CEO Alastair seems to be selling loads of SSE over last few months!!

Thanks, that's the same view I have here.. My largest holding are JNJ, HSBC and UNILEVER each at 8% in my portfolio.

Word of warning Megan! Don't put all your eggs in one basket. I have 25 stocks and GSK weighting at present stands at 7% ( I also have AZN and best performer JNJ ).

Can't believe why Barclays have downgraded to underweight, and target of 460p!!!! I'm fuming with these brokers. GS had a target of 680p only a few weeks ago. I hold 2000 at 485p.

LordAdam. Just wandering where you place SSE in terms of weighting in your portfolio? I also hold hold NG. My SSE sits at 2% and NG 4.5%

Looks like Teva are in a bad position, there stock price has plummeted 23.3% at present on NYSE.