rather than pick out individual stocks to trade, it can often be worthwhile to trade the indices themselves, especially in times of high volatility.

for those so inclined, i attach below charts for FTSE and FTSE 250, though one might equally be tempted to trade Dow or S&P, which is significantly broader in its coverage, or even NASDAQ

for ease of reading, i have attached 1 year and 3 month charts in each instance

Now come on seniors no squabbling.

It is xmas and time to be jovial.

Happy crimbo.

Happy Chrimbo to you GF, no squabbling here, haven't got a clue where it will end up and not betting either way (yet) :O)

sticky - we've had our moments but for all that, have a great time over Christmas ..... for us? .... well, we're already at our usual cosy and relaxed watering hole near bath (and balerboy aka emu) which we have now come to for the last 23/24 years, and as usual, the children and now grandchildren are joining us

fred would hate it here as it's far too bourgeois ....... I'm not even sure that the gurniad is included in the selection of daily papers, unless it's used for lighting the log fire

Nice one Chris.

It really is the old shrivelled Manuel in his handed down day wear still wishing for the "old days and rules".

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I sometime think it is a pity that the French didn't finish off the job they started in the late 1700s.

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cynic,

Have you filched XMAS as well.

But, I don't think I would enjoy your company.

Prefer that of my own extensive family and friends.

As a friend said to me, enjoy the season,, it may be your last!

you weren't and wouldn't be invited, and I doubt if there are (m)any here who would include you either

Have a fantastic time cyners.

Congratulations Fred it's official! You are once again "Gobshite Of The Year(recurring)"

thanks sticky ...... longish circular walk today along the river frome, starting and ending at a very cosy pub in rode ...... lovely countryside around here, and easy to escape all extraneous traffic and other noise

River!

Be careful not to drop yourself into it!

it may be your new year wish, but not my resolution

Take your water wings cynic, might get blown in today, wouldn't want to see you floundering about ;))
Edit, forgot to say have a good Christmas all.

walked along the frome yesterday, per above - it was lovely

DOW 16,300 to buy atm.

FTSE the last 3 years - so where in January?

6770 by the 31st jan :)

surely wipeout cynic's account by 31 st too.lol

6770 by the end of Jan would be nice as my AVc matures then and buys part of my pension. So, onwards and upwards please!
TT

Tomasz - clearly no one ever taught you that gloating ill becomes anyone.... however, I'm afraid that like any obit for me you may have been considering, it is more than a little premature as my portfolio, even for this year, is no more than a bit bruised ...... fromage dur, and i shall be equally sad to hear if you roof develops a leak or your drains overflow

There is no justice in this world.

Skinny.

6800 and back.

A little cash in hand, wondering if there will be a slight drop back. Like a little nibble to take me into the new year.