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Dividend day today :-) Results 16th

I wa wondering if it was because of the placing. The dealers had to flog the new shares.

I'm quite happy with the steady growth of HWDN. the pace of growth in depots is good and realistic. They can then manage the distribution network growth. I want to see an improved profit that keeps improving each quarter. But the reports I've read sugest that is the way they work. I'm also hoping to read further reductions in the legacy properties. We have been deluged with planning applications round us. There is a definite change in the market but that will take a couple of years to get to HWDN

There are times you have to sell shares, not because they are poor shares, but because it makes good tax sense. Also divorce and death, house purchases or business purchases. I agree ALM is a bit of a gamble because we can't see the shop at work and customers coming in and out the door or the trends. It's all faith in the people, thier judgement & quite a short track record. I am limiting my investment to 5% of PF. I would like to do more but the core of my capital must be in tangible assets as it is our pension pot.

Charges are capped on each account. I can see that £22 is a high charge on a small trade. But as your portfolio grows you appreciate the tools and professionalism of the team. None of that come for free. If you are trying to buy or sell you don't want to miss the deal because the web or phons are busy. I have had " free advice " and been educated along the way.