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Perhaps folk have just got fed up with the very poor performance this year in particular, and said enough is enough. I bought recently as a 'defensive' fund, and thinking with the discount to NAV about 10% it seemed a good opportunity. My fault , not enough research. Its already gone down 13% in a few weeks. I'll stick with it now and fingers crossed, but the lack of transparency is not helping

Does anyone know what happened today at 3.47pm. I had 452 shares, with Ig, and stop loss of 200p. Prices were about 206 p and then suddenly they sold at 180p! Seconds later they were back above 200p. ?? Did anyone else get caught.?

I just noticed this from a few days ago - apologies if it has been commented on before, relating to Henderson Trusts. I wonder if some other large holdings are cashing in atm-

In order to top up his banking holdings, the manager took profits on clean energy technology group Ceres Power (CWR) in the trusts after it grew into LWDB’s largest holding, at 3%, at the end of last year.

‘It has gone from 80p to £15.00 and it is too big a part of the portfolio and so we have had to reduce for portfolio balance in HOT and Law Debenture,’ he said.

‘Reducing that will free up some cash.’

By my reckoning, by mid August about 40m adults will have had both jabs, so immune by the end of August. At the current rate of just over 3m per week, another 2 months and thats around 25m. Add that to the 15m already done, takes you to 40m adults have their first dose by mid April. After that the 2nd doses will start, and 40 m will take about 13 weeks or 4 months., taking up to mid August. After that its just another 10m to go. and then they can start all over again with the booster jabs in autumn. By the way, i'm 69 and just had my jab yesterday. Full credit to Boris and the team for getting this right at least.

Blue in a sea of red has to be a good sign, what will it do on a blue day?; especially when the concern is about a delay to lifting lockdown, you would have thought that would be negative. Maybe its just the broker upgrades

This is such a bold move, starting with Jaeger and now the other ranges alongside their own which have struggled for so long. The store is changing rapidly now, evolving, and has a very bright future. Once they open fully and people can enjoy physical shopping and the novelty of actually trying on clothes it will bring in many extra customers , who will always do some food shopping as well - so a win, win

With hindsight it makes some kind of sense - Massive government money in, keeping it afloat, and rock bottom interest rates are keeping it up - where else can you put your money?

Neil. I am leaving mine in until 2.15. That worries me - are you selling up?

The worse it gets, the stronger the response and the quicker it gets over the worst . Always a silver lining.

Sorry about repetition. I post something and it doesnt show for 10 mins. so i thought i didn't post it. Then when i do , both appear. lol

Much reduced competition on the high street must be a factor soon when physical shopping comes back into fashion in a big way. Ask your wife - does she like trying on clothes?

Agree with all the comments . The other factor is reduced competition on the High street when physical shopping comes back into play in a huge way. Another reason to invest.

Workthere. Agreed , record highs are crazy in these times. IMO the big picture is that interest rates are at record lows - where else can you put your money? At the first sniff of interest rates rising , it will all drop like the proverbial

I can see why people would want to sell, but not why they would want to buy at these prices

Besty. I know but it doesnt make any sense to buy now?

Why would anyone buy today when they dont qualify and if the the sp is going to roughly half? - or am i missing something

Why would anyone buy today when the price will be roughly half soon? - or am i missing something

Thanks to you both - appreciated

Off topic, but i was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place for stock tips & analysis - fool / morningstar etc? besides of course dyor

I sold 50% yesterday - its just tooo risky. When Robert Peston said that he thinks no deal is most likely, I tend to agree. My take is that the EU want to be seen to punish us for daring to leave, and so stop any more rats leaving the sinking ship; even though they will also take a hit, it will be worth it as they see it. If i'm wrong and it goes up - well all is not lost