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What a great day for Poly at 1572 after going ex divi after 65p divi. Expected this nearer 1500 at best.
Can the recent turnaround be maintained or is it back to the usual rollercoaster?
Looked at investing here as the company basics look attractive, but worried about the outstanding Ofgem case.
I understand that this commenced in September 2020 and carries a potential fine of £21m plus knock on effect to existing contracts.
Has anybody heard any further news?
Worry for both of us that we are in the same shares!!
I have become bearish on Tesco, but hope you get your uplift.
I've kept my powder dry recently, and moved into cash with no clear bargains to be had although I topped up in Lloyds at the right time.
One I've followed for months but keep stalling on is Paypoint. Have you looked there? Think I need to press the buy button but ??????
Poly holding up at 1552 is a very pleasant surprise.
Good luck
Hi Svend,
Poly holding up better than I expected - think i will keep money aside to add here if price weakens.
Not as optimistic as you on Tesco - think the BOD messed up big time with special dividend and consolidation. A lot of effort for no apparent benefit, and reduced dividend on smaller share base. Sold out at 246 before SD but bought back too early - currently in the red.
I hope I'm wrong and you're right. Good luck
Hi CSDI
I wondered whether you would sell pre ex divi - thought about it but decided to hang on for divi, and was prepared to add today if price fell below 1500. That looks unlikely now. I like this stock but never confident of what it's going to do!!
Always ready to trade, but believe Poly worth holding until next ex divi.
I see you hold Tesco as do I but worry about this both short and long term. May I ask as to your views?
New RNS states full year results 12th May.
What's to be expected?
CSDI
It's been a shocker of a day for me. As posted earlier only Lloyds is blue.
Just had a look at FTSE 250 risers - Bab****, Tui and Restaurant - wouldn't touch them with a barge Pole!!
Patience and wallet sorely tested today.
Alcohol is required methinks
It says something that all of my stocks all are down except - LLOYDS. It's a bad day.
Can Poly give me a little bit of cheer today?
Back in again. Brave or stupid?
CSDI
It's a worry that we are both looking at this again!! Still wondering whether it's too early with ex divi approaching. Will there be an upturn because of the impending divi?
Still finding it difficult to understand the drop with q1 figures looking ok and gold holding up.
Tempting!!
Hi CSDI
Great minds think alike!!
I like this share a lot, but am expecting a bigger than divi drop - but what do I know?
Would happily come back in at any time but looking for an attractive re entry point whenever that might be.
Are you now playing the notes in the right order?
Astro
I'm no expert and would never ever advise others on stock trading - I m not that clever, and would suggest you be wary of anybody on this or any other boards advising on specific actions on buying or selling of any stock !!
My recommendation would be to do due diligence and research, and would suggest reading How to pick quality shares ( Phil Oakley) and Accounting For Growth and Investing For Growth ( Terry Smith)
Good luck
Against my better judgement sold out at 1631 after the great run.
As usual my timing is not the best but happy to have banked a decent profit.
Good luck to all holders and enjoy the juicy dividend - I think you will have a good ride.
Astro
I mean no offence but are you sure stock trading is for you?
Always additional activity around ex divi and markets are a bit jittery at the moment.
Noticed your initial post and would recommend that you are ALWAYS aware of ex divi dates, and if in doubt would suggest that you check dividenddata.co.uk
Good luck
Astro,
As stated by Axelrod normal behaviour but never sure to what level it will go.
A lot of investors will often sell pre ex divi and buy back afterwards - it can work well.
Always your call there's not a right or wrong way - hindsight always wins. I have the same decision to make soon with regards to Polymetal and juicy dividend.
CSDI
Your reply made me smile.
Already skint but it lifts the spirits when some shares swing your way for a change.
I think your stock picking is like Eric Morecambe on the piano - you're picking all the right shares but not in the right order or at the right price !! Apologies if you're not old enough to remember the sketch.
Think we are in for an interesting time here in the short term.
All the best
CSDI
We really are FTSE experts. How have we got our foot out of jail with this one?
As stock selectors we are on the up. IMB, BATS, POLY and now this one. I Even timed entry into BAE perfectly this week.
We are in danger of becoming ace stock pickers. Just need to time our exits correctly.
Good luck - pass on any tips.
What a shocker - I never expected this!
Back to break even with this uplift after so much pain. To be honest I had put this share in my own dustbin.
Where do we go from here?
Good finish for the day - will it hold tomorrow?
Great uplift today and about time too, but mostly sells and all very small.
Will be interesting to see the big hitters later.
Can this get up to 1600 pre ex divi?