We have lots of experienced traders on MoneyAM who would be glad to help if you have any trading questions.

Croc: A few days ago I noticed some really dopey sales on DYS. Five trades adding up to about 90 shares in total. Is it possible they were testing a BOT which they switched on yesterday? The sales yesterday and today are suspiciously similar in size and timing. But a BOT on a SEAQ stock?

vasey
It is indeed very unusual but not impossible. Did the share price move in the that direction in the days following?
D.

It only became obvious yesterday afternoon. Previous sales could have been profit-taking as the share has recently made all-tine highs. Bargain size was also matching the normal advertised number of shares each MM was advertising. There has been some consistent buying in the last few weeks which has always been mopped up and matched with sells. But yesterday was a sudden attack of sells, causing the share to drop 4.5% in 19 minutes! It has dropped back further today.

crocodile new investor 3 months fairly good results upto now,but i bought 10000 ams at 13p and 100000 arc at 0.023p as these have now dropped so much should i sell,and take loss or hang in there, your advice welcome.

Roma

Well done for a good start!

As you know I cant tell you whether
you should buy or sell the stocks above. Regarding ARC the chart looks very weak
with the next stop possibly at 1p. Advanced medical is a little more interesting
in that it is still above its recent support line. If it drops through this
level then you could have problems.

I wish you the best of luck with them
and recommend you apply strict stop losses on all your positions and do the hard
thing which is to stick to them :-)

D.

 

crocodile. your comments noted.thanks for your help.

Good Advice Croc...!

From another newbie.
If I wanted to take advantage of divedends.
1] How would I know when they are due-Where would I look.
2] When would be the best time to buy.
3] How long would I need to hold to qualify.
Thanks in advance.

washlander
Some information on on http://www.ftsedow.com/ta/ta.htm#divi

Also the dividends for the week ahead are on the Sunday Traders thread which are normally posted about 1pm. They are also on www.ftsedow.com.
To save you waiting however this weeks are
Ex Dividend: AG Barr (8.5), Amersham (2.85), Amstrad (2.2),Barratt Developments (12.32), BPP (4.4), Capital & Regional (4), Chaucer Holdings (0.65), Daejan Holdings (33), Development Securities (1.8), FKI (0.3), First Choice Holidays (1.6), Henry Boot (4), Hiscox (1.3), Huntleigh Technology (2.7), James Beattie (3.5), James Fisher (2.47), JKX Oil & Gas (0.25), Johnson Service (4), Keller Group (3.45), Kidde (0.89), Kier Group (11.2), MFI Furniture (1.8), Mersey Docks & Harbour (7.1), Metalrax Group (1.65), Ottakars (2), PZ Cussons (21.5), Paladin Resources (0.525), RPS Group (0.88), Rentokil Initial (1.75), Secure Trust Banking (10.5), Travis Perkins (7.6), Trinity Mirror (5.5), Vitec Group (6.1), Weir Group (3.35), Wolseley (15.6)

Thanks very much crocodile much appreciated. Not finished with you yet :-)
I am looking at the DATA BANK on Satdurdays FT, showing results due next week. Final dividends and interim divs. Is this the information you are refering to. Also if I buy shares that are about to produce interim divs would I be entitled to the divs or would I only be entitled to the full divs when then became due, of course I would have to be holding those shares on the date.
Finally for now what does "Whipsawed mean"
Really green thanking you in advance.

Again while I am on the boil and you being so accomadating :-)
How and where to I go to understand/ learn more about support and Resistance.

dear croc....

i'd like to buy high yielders for income but not sure how to be certain that i'm buying/making on the reg. in time. also, i have read you tip on ftsedow site (about timing etc.) but is there somewhere/someone who can show chart example re price adjustments reflecting ex/d days. basically, i would hope to buy/sell within 24-48 hours, if that makes sense (and money!).

hope you can help.

Anyone know where I can find out about when a stock goes XD, the div yield and record dates etc?

I basically forget the Stock Market exists -with its ups/downs- and buy/sell
on my own analysis of the company relative other companies in that field
e.g Pepsi in soft drinks market.

ticker - croc posts all the week's divvies on his traders thread every sunday.

ajren - dangerous. Even the best companys get hammered. And it's not only cream that floats to the surface .....

Re level 2

When someone writes "There is now 5 on the Bid 2 on the offer"

What does that mean?

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Re level 2

When someone writes "There is now 5 on the Bid 2 on the offer"

What does that mean?

Thanks, great thread!

Re level 2

When someone writes "There is now 5 on the Bid 2 on the Offer"

What does that mean?

Thanks, great thread!