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My suggestion is do not use stop losses unless you are protecting profit.........and trust your longer term judgement on assessment of fundamentals. Perhaps shares are not for you. Or maybe this is your first lesson in understanding that losses are as common as gains to most investors. Just ensure the losses are less in value than the gains.... In comparison to lots of FTSE companies, Barratt are very sound. But all shares are subject to the vagaries of short term movements, political uncertainty, international crises and bad judgements. No problem then......!

Spot on Rivaldo.well done.

Well said 2227.....you are not on your own on this BB! BWY continue to do the right thing and I, like you, see lots of growth here yet. We've only just begun. As well as divi growth, BWY still have a low PE compared with the industry, so SP growth is likely.

Its an old rating.

Stick with it.....it's just beginning.

I do hope that the Barratt offices throughout the UK have themselves a few bevvies to celebrate the 500 achievement today. Better still, have a party. They are all to be congratulated. Thanks from your grateful shareholders, and.......keep up the good work!

As the current SP is a year high, there is always chance that there will be profit taking, so a short term dip is possible/likely. But £5 plus is as certain as dafs in spring. Could easily happen this week. With any share, unless you are a day trader, look medium to long term. Always best to spread your investments. Dont keep all in one basket. But Barratt are as safe as you can get, in current market.

it's a hard call LindaT......but..... 1. Barratt will continue to grow their business. Check their results and forecasts.They know what they are doing. 2. They are very experienced. Over 50 years of building a really great business with ability to sell houses even in difficult market conditions. 3. Current market is very supportive, active and politically acceptable. So.....All looks good for UK housebuilding. All political parties support house building, so no change in May after the general election irrespective of who is in charge. Interest rates remain low, and will do for at least another year, so mortgages will be attractive. Support for first time buyers will continue. Dividend is good and will improve. A special divi will be paid. Check Barratt's results. What reason to sell......none, other than perhaps a major international event that would affect almost all shares. .......unless you just want to cash in your chips and find another share that can deliver a "better" deal......oil or diamond....? Or try the horses. .....I'd stick with Barratt! Just my views.....DYOR

Sensible pick based on todays results! Onward and upward for all the builders in 2015.

Questor fails to point out that the insurance recovery included for loss of profit, ie the amount ASOS would have achieved but for the closure during the fire. ASOS continue to grow this business and provide improving results.

Excellent on-track results as expected: Barratt continue to deliver good news in all areas. Well done. Whatever happens to short term SP this share will give any investor long term confidence and good returns.

TS is due shortly and should confirm progress in line with, or better than, forecasts. No reason to doubt that BDEV will continue to add to eps. Also, dont forget special divi etc. There has been an attempt to create doubt by the Jefferies rating (short pre announcement is questioned and should be investigated) but Deutche and Citygroup have responded today with positives (480-506). Let's see what unfolds.

Isn't it amazing how one broker's rec has this effect! Wow....... but look...it's only 5% and that seems to have been across the board for the main builders. Just expect this to recover next week. No reason why not. I added today but DYOR

Thanks Dako....Even if the second hand market slows, Barratt have a proven record over many years of maintaining volume through sales incentives, mortgage support, part exchange etc. Their BOD have already declared their optimism for 2015.

Nothing more than a deliberate attempt to reduce sp. to allow lower buys. No good reason. Barratt are trading very strongly. See last BDEV financial RNS: "The Group expects to deliver a further significant improvement in performance in FY15, and make good progress towards delivering its medium term targets of a minimum gross margin of 20% and minimum ROCE of 25% by FY17. This strong performance supports the Group's Capital Return Plan which is expected to return around £950m(1) of cash through ordinary dividends and special cash payments to our shareholders over the next three years" This share is a hold at present and after full year results it should improve subject to no significant outside factors affecting mortgage availability/cost. 2014 has been a record year for new-build house sales in UK. 2015 is forecast to be even better so why sell?

The party is never over.....Have faith. Good trading news to come, I'm sure....... hold on.

Excellent, as expected. Well managed, safe investment presently much undervalued. Only external events can negatively affect share growth as the efforts of the directors of Bellway are all positive. Even if there is some clawback in help to buy in London, this would have a minor effect on profitability. Great forward activity and solid land bank. Should see improvement to sp over next 6 months.

Initforpips...... Am I seeing things differently..?.....No. just the same....ASOS will succeed. There are too many de-rampers on here who have tried to short ASOS to make short term gain. (At least you recommended a hold which, this week, has proved good advice.) ASOS have enormous potential that is being realised. They are investing to significantly grow revenue and are actively creating new International markets. FTSE movements and short sellers will always affect the short term, but ASOS is a current buy and remains a long term part of my investment portfolio. But it's up to everyone to make their own decisions based on research of fundamentals. Good luck.....

Deutsche has reiterated the 313.00 target this morning.

Depends how much you believe this as a definitive change in revenue........i have my doubts! But we shall see......... The next few days/ weeks will be interesting.