I got some free shares in this one and also topped up on the profit taking. It's been all downhill so far but I feel this one could take off very quickly or be gobbled up by one of the giants. Anyone else joining in the wait and see brigade??

don't fret about it Toya ...... i make many investment mistakes and blame none bar myself .... as it stands, am delighted to say that my portfolio is still ahead about 10% on the current fiscal year, which considering the turmoil we have been through (and more to come?), is not bad

with regard to strategy, i certainly trade actively, but am far from convinced that the tiddlers are the way to make money, not least because most are far too illiquid ..... as a result, the spread is usually wide and if you want to sell in a weak market, you can be totally screwed or even find it impossible to trade at all.

Your strategy is obviously working for you Cynic, so - I'm sure you don't need me to tell you: just stick with that :)

Take another look at Blinkx some way down the line, when it looks more of a proven company to you. I read somewhere: "buy high, and sell higher" - meaning just that.

I know nothing at all about trading the FTSE and the DOW, as you do, so I just stick to what I can (at least to some extent) understand.

trading the indices can be very scary and one needs to watch carefully and continuously

That's exactly why it doesn't suit me!

you aint ****ing kidding!!
Edit: Remark aimed at the old git Cynic :)

You'd better keep your eyes on what you're doing then pt - or you'll be back to working for someone else :)

There's only one good thing about selling at a loss.The way I see it,you then stop your fretting.
It,s as though you have had a cancer cut out!!

It's been a tough lesson to learn, Chessplayer, but you're quite right! And it's great to free up what cash is left and apply it somewhere else where it can prosper again.

Cynic: - hope you'll find this!

Good evening: I think you mentioned here somewhere that you were going to start a GOOGLE thread? And also I think you wrote somewhere else today that you were thinking of maybe cashing in your GOOGLE shares?

Well: I've just heard about the new Google-computer that is being sold in the US, manufactured by Everex. Apparently they can't keep up with demand!!

I put some key words into Google (surprise-surprise!) and came up with this link that tells you something about it - you may already be aware of it of course, but it was certainly news to me:

Info on the Google 'computer'

It's much cheaper than a Microsoft-based pc etc etc: have to find out more myself, but enough here to do your own research I hope!

If the powers that be would input a link that would access Nasdaq (and Dow) prices and charts, I would happily start a thread

Ah - right... Anyway: probably worth considering holding onto your Google shares for now.

they are certainly performing very well for me .... my major conceern is the aftermath of the Fed announcement linked to the fact that i shall be abroad on biz and in a diff time zone (+3-4 hours) and also unable to watch the markets throughout the day

I would just sit on the Googles - you don't need to be checking them every day: they can quietly look after themselves imv. It's a whole new concept in computer power that doesn't rely on Microsoft, but uses Google technology instead. It's perfect for non-business users, who spend most of their time on the internet, and playing with photos etc.

you're prob right, though as am quite heavily o'weight, may just bring them back to norm while i am away .... shall dwell on it

I'm sure you'll work it out... Just wanted to make you aware of the latest developments in US.

Is this another Dubai trip you're going on?

indeed ...... will have no time for golf, that's for sure, but at least may manage to buy Christmas pressie for No 2 Son (VAT-free at least) .... and of course yours - lol!

I thought you'd already got me a presy - don't mind another though! Sons are v expensive - I only have the one, but he costs as much as three put together.

2 sons + 1 daughter ..... at least they have all left the nest, though we all go away together at Christmas

That sounds fun! Mine is still a student - only a couple more years before he can keep himself in the manner to which he would like to be accustomed.

believe that and you'll believe anything! ...... he still has to get a job, let alone a well-paid one