RE: SLIM EXPERT8 Mar 2021 20:52
Wooli,
I have been investing for almost 40 years - I like to think I have grasped the concept of managing my own money by investing it and accepting the risk associated with my own research and the company/vehicle I invest in. You on the other hand seem to be making the assumption a rising share price is proof of a company's commercial progress and the success of the board's strategy; at least that was the impression I had of you until you suggest otherwise. AIM in particular is littler with examples of contradiction, that we appear to agree on.
I do not know how you arrived at the conclusion I have been wiped out twice? I have never been wiped out. I have lost money on a punt and an investment like most people have or will in their time eventually. It is the law of averages.
I am unsure of the point or points you are attempting to labour? Are you suggesting SOH has not delivered on his business strategy? If the answer is yes, I agree up to a point.
Have certain parts of the B2B taken longer than you or I for that matter anticipated? SweetBiotix spring to mind. Yes, it has taken much longer than I hoped for. But, I also realise my expectations were unrealistic, hence why I adopted a strategy of speaking to each member of the board responsible for the technology; Christina, Per, Fred, SOH, etc. The idea being to deep dive into the whole process from protecting the IP, incorporating it into new products and what this entailed, including regulatory hurdles as well as shelf-life tests. We as investors needed to go on a steep learning curve, and yes, I include myself in this. But, I could always say to myself the company was making progress and always derisking my investment. I am just more patient than you.
I think some investors are comfortable accepting they got their timing wrong or are running out of patience and move on. Others like to deflect the blame and take no responsibility - The former will be more successful.