Is it possible to be truthful and honest and make a living investing?

John
Do your own research
The best advice most people will give you, also,get books out of the library (although some books are out of date), join a course on investing read the financial press on a daily basis (this again has to judged with caution and sort the good from the rubbish) But most of all never never buy or sell shares based on what you read on bullitin boards no matter how many idividuals seem totaly convinced that a share price is about to soar or crash.

If people are holding shares they will advise to buy
If people have just sold they will advise to sell

The financial press will sometimes run a small one or two line rumour from something that is mentioned on a bb.

I have been quoted in one newspaper as 'according to a market professional this is seen as unlikely'

what they should have said 'according to a private investor on a financial bb this is seen as unlikely'

But then a good journalist never reveals his/her source.

Talking of rampers, this from the Tadpole thread today, from what can only be described as a pestilent ramper

Moneylender - 03 Aug 2005 12:16 - 1689 of 1689
Rumours of a bid coming my way!!!!
Anyone else heard this, I stress its only a very unsubstatiated rumour.

M

Ramu,
Thanks for your advice which is appreciated. I had to study "DYOR" for a while before my slow-working mind slid into gear. Very good!

Ramu,
I have a 17.60% loss with my small investment in BNH. I had decided to sell anything with a 10% loss, but don't like selling shares or, indeed, anything, at a loss. I know this is not wise for trading shares, but its my temperment. Will have to wise up.
Where can I find that BNH BB you mentioned please?
Open question: Should I sell at 5%, 10%, 15%, or whatever loss/gain?

Rampage,
Thank you for your advice which, appears to me, to be practical and down to earth.
John