RE: Thoughts15 Jan 2020 08:46
Morning ImperialLondon appreciate your response. In short I agree with you on the technicals. The issues for me are and were, as always with any investment the financials. Despite the 3 or 4 year timescale being thrown around by many, the reality will for me be more like 10 to 15 years so we also broadly agree on that.
Based on the timescales and the way tech moves quickly there will need to be significant ongoing R and D to keep pace with the many other similar and already operating platforms being utilised througout the world by other providers. This will of course add to any ongoing cash requirements. In short for me that is the reality of the situation.
For the overall invest performance I was mostly out prior to consolidation, I've rarely seen it benefit shareholders. We both agree it seems that 10 years is the realistic timescale. On that basis even investing at let's say 0.18p A couple of years back it would be potentially 12 to 15 years before realising any real financial return, not in my view a wise investment in terns of risk, timescale and rate of return. Like you I'm a long term investor in the Stock Market and mainly invest in Blue Chip for 5 years minimu more often longer. Aim shares I personally don't believe you can apply the same ruleset to. Many hear would have invested much higher than my 0.18 p suggested.
All of the above is only my opinion, hopefully taken as balanced and based on the evidence available over the timescale suggested. I've made investment mistakes , many over the years and respect other people's views. It would be however be stupid of anyone to invest based on what's posted on a bulletin board. Sift through all the information available verify it, DYOR yourself and make your own decision.