A quick query. I am pretty new to this investing game and i know some companies allow you to take dividends as shares although most dont seem to. How do i find out which companies allow this other than phoning each registrar? Are there any lists?

You don't have to invest every month- Just whenever you want. I think 20 is the minimum- however over a year thats plenty if you know the stock will deliver on the Divi

As for your second question- Yes there is a broad range of stocks- however there have been a couple of occasions where I've had to phone them to ask that they update the system with new issues (what's all that about!!) I let them know on no uncertain terms that this was not good enough- There should be some mechanism to update the system automatically (I was advised that this was under review)

You can check whether the stock you want is on the system- If not call them and they should be able to amend the system

As for the volatile or speculative plays each to their own- I tend to invest a little in these as if you lose the effect is minimal. I don't invest more than I can afford to lose.

Sounds good. Seems like the only downside is you cant make your buys at an exact time and date of your choice but who cares if it's 1.50 a buy. Cheers.