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

As said before James.. no problemo

On my wish list Jimmy B.

Misery Stan :(

I can feel it in me water I tell you

What is it you don't get with the FTSE at just over 6000 2 days from Christmas close , we are doomed !

..Oh yee of little faith.

ED: ..Oh yeah and it's two and a "half" days and not two so there

depends how often you look .... FTSE currently 6072 though would rather it were at least 50 points higher and preferably 100 - ie >6150

Whats occurring over the pond then chaps this afternoon?

I'm not happy with your rally Stan !

I thought it time to take profits.

Very good 2-3 weeks.

Paid for Xmas and Summer holidays!

Not even a cartoon in sight!

Fred you having another miserable Christmas and staying home for summer holidays.
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fred's so tight, he probably only needed to pocket £250 to pay for both

"I'm not happy with your rally Stan !" My rally ?.. who said it's mine -): anyway I can't say anymore except it's on it's way

£250 for both not me never ..

Stan get ready here it comes DOW up 80 before open ,it's now i can feel it ,the explosion at 2.30pm

obviously heard you coming, so somewhat detumescent

217,

Some of the family have already poked me in the tummy to check me over and retiring to London to reappear after Xmas. While others are staying over or reappearing later.

My wife is very welcoming and more over a good cook and the kids know where I keep the bottle openers.

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If I am around in the summer, I am hoping the families will have another fortnight reunion in the Dordogne or Aix and I won't mind picking up the tab for the 8-10 or more of them.

As long as they help with the cooking and my grandchildren don't laugh at me if they beat me at chess.

I don't want to know if your having problems down there cynic ..

pas moi mon brave, nor even prostate :-)

Good for you Fred pleased you have done alright recently, always something going up even in down times, and if you 'short' then even better of late.
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Stan explain .