Thought some of you more 'experienced' boys and girls might like a novice's perspective, (or perhaps you don't!). For the record I started investing last October, without the aid of MoneyAM and managed to pick a couple of stocks that actually made some money, (CNE/IEN). Building on these small successes I decided to subscribe to MoneyAM, (and by default the website), where I can now draw on the expertise of hundreds of kindred souls, (retirement asap).

Only problem is, is that there seem to be so few who actually know what they are talking about. Conversely there appears to be loads who do not. My point being that I have lost money since 'listening' to others. Yes, I do my own research, but let's be honest, some of these threads have so much research, there appear to be little left to do. I accept the decisions are mine and I am not moaning about the current lack of results, more the difficulty of separating the chaff from the wheat. We have rampers and de-rampers, cliques with acolytes, those without a clue, (probably me), and downright nutters who should be locked up. I have to say I enjoy reading the threads, there are some desperate people out there seemingly willing to say anything, (without any qualified research), to achieve their aims.

My advice to newbies though, is don't believe what every poster posts, chances are they have their own agenda, take time to read the threads and try and find out who the good guys, (and girls) are. They are there.

Meanwhile I am having a great time, I just wish I could have latched onto Trading Sports, great call Legend! Jealous as ****.

Happy investing and DYOR

Regards

PTH

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My handicap is less than 12 nowadays.

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