** My new book - about spreadbetting - has just been published, you can order it here:

http://books.global-investor.com/books/401334.htm?ginPtrCode=10453

Welcome to any new readers coming to the website from the new book, I would suggest you read the spreadbetting book in conjunction with Naked Trader, available here:

http://books.global-investor.com/books/27120.htm?ginPtrCode=10453

My Sept 24th seminar is sold out, next date Nov 26th see below**
**
Blimey it's been a busy week with two seminars in a row! One down one to go. More on that in a mo.
The cleaner is rather miffed.
On her cleaning day I used to go out and collect Christopher and take him to the park. This left her free to put her feet up, have a fag and steal 2 chunks of biscuit and raisin yorkie.
"No collect?" she's asked this twice now rather sadly when it gets to three o clock.
What she means is if I'm around how's she gonna have a decent fag, choc and sleep break?
Problem is I can't communicate with her.
What I would say to her is:

"I know cleaning is boring but even though I'm not out these days please feel free to go in the garden, have a smoke and eat my chocolate, that's fine! Have a break, have a kit kat."
I would also like to ask her to stop washing my jumpers as she shrinks them. And also to stop chucking away today's newspapers.
Before she comes I have to hide stuff I want to keep. Christopher has started to do that with his toys so he knows where they are when he gets home. I'm quite tempted just to do the cleaning myself so I know I won't lose stuff, might even be theraputic...
Christopher has been "Playing football" once a week. He doesn't really kick the ball, he hangs about close to the action. But he now looks the part. Which is the main thing.
He desperately wanted a Fulham FC kit so Mrs NT took him next door to the Fulham FC shop and bought him said kit.
I have to say he looks sensational in it. On the way to playing at our leisure centre he and Mrs NT popped into our local Starbucks.
The barista told Christopher that Fulham striker Bobby Zamora is a regular there and they get very excited when he comes in.
Problem is they get so excited they tend to screw up, like dropping coffee on the floor etc!
Our flat complex is being tarted up at the minute, it's taken forever and today I can see why. Three blokes are supposed to be working painting the front by the river. They can't see me through the window but I can see them.
Over 4 hours they literally have done next to nothing. One does a tiny bit of painting - the other two chat and gossip, eye up the girls. One is even flat out suntanning himself.
Maybe the boss is away today. I won't grass them up. The only thing is if this is what's going on all over the country no wonder it takes so long to get anything done.
It's seminar day this Friday so there won't be a website update.. but there isn't another seminar till the end of November so twice weekly updates are now assured for a while!
It's been a busy few days to say the least! I wasn't really sure about doing a follow up seminar for those who've been before but after doing it last Friday I'm really glad.
It was brilliant to host the event for a number of you who've already done very well since coming to your first seminars.

It was great to see you'd taken so much on board and it looks like some of you who came are going to make it into full-time traders. I do feel you now understand the discipline needed to do it.
Judged from the feedback you all enjoyed it and so did I! It was great fun watching loads of stocks, placing orders on the order book at sell prices (got a couple of good prices). It looks like you all now understand the wonder of being able to place orders on the book.
The all day banter was great fun too and some great contributions from delegates too. A very satisfying day for all of us I think. Thanks to Andy for taking some pix and will try and get those on the site sometime soon.
I'm glad the day also has again put the "sparkle" back into someone's marriage! Thanks for all the lovely feedback mails. Some very interesting shares came up during the day so it was all a big help to me as well...
Had to make a mad dash from the follow up seminar to the Old Vic in London for the opening night of my sister's production of Noel Coward's "Design For Living"
I was really lucky and got a parking spot right outside the theatre just in time.
And what a winner of a production it is - yes I know I'm biased but the papers agree with The Times giving it five stars. So did The Sunday Times and many other papers.
So if you're heading into London anytime soon do go and see this play, it's a real fun evening out!

It's not one of those heavy plays just entertainment all the way and a big treat. Though do beware it is 3 hours with two intervals!
Everyone was happy at the after show party and I'm sure must be even happier after reading the reviews.
As you can imagine I spent the rest of the weekend in a total daze after such a manic Friday.
I've recovered my strength now for this Friday's normal seminar - look forwards to meeting you all - a few more than normal with that extra row in but perhaps it will add to the atmosphere!
I managed to squeeze a few latecomers in at the weekend but I can't put in yet another row so it is sold out now, had to disappoint some of you today but if you do leave it this late.... (next date booked through see further down)
Those of you coming on Friday doors open 9.30am, please come and register first and then find a seat - coffees will be there waiting for you. After all I need you all alert!
Me and Mrs NT are very excited that Starbucks is now open at the hotel because the hotel's coffee is ****!
I hope you all enjoy the day, as it's live from the markets who knows what will come up.
It's likely the event will carry on well into the evening as once I get going it's hard to get me to finish!
Do chat to other delegates, part of these seminars is to find similar people interested in trading and there are a lot of friendships made. So make sure you note down some email addresses!
Anyway see you all there and hope you enjoy it and find it a very useful day.
Ps .. Anyone who gets me a short extra dry cappuchino with wholemilk from starbucks gets extra brownie points! (Chocolate on top and a sachet of brown sugar)

Pps Anyone who gets me a gin and tonic at the end gets even more brownie points)
Those of you who missed this seminar I've just booked the next date!

It's going to be on Friday Nov 26th. Booking now open so mail me for details at robbeithetrader@aol.com with "Nov Seminar interested" in the subject line.

Those of you booking at this early stage will get a very generous early booking discount!
Beginners and improvers welcome! Come and spend the day with me, the markets and some lovely people - and of course, lunch!
If you mail me I will then send you details and a full agenda of what is covered. Also more details below somewhere.

My seminars are designed for beginners, dabblers and improvers and deals with everything from how to look for winners, how to research, spreadbetting, level 2 use how to time trades and short, how to use advfn properly and run your portfolio without having to spend money on systems and tipsters.. and tons more.
A lot of the day comes directly from the live markets and I show you many of the tricks I use to get good prices live. And there might even be the odd live trade or 2!
Fancy getting the naked trader updates direct into your inbox? And a bit before it gets updates on the net including news from my pension trades made from my SIPP?

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Spreadbetting firm Tradefair Spreads has upped its offer exclusively to Naked Trader readers to a £100 credit. This offer is exclusive to me and not available anywhere else...
I've been using them for a few weeks to check that I'm happy with the service. As you know I don't take ads or allow referrals on the site unless it's a company I've used and I feel confident about.
What I like about it is it's easy to use, spreads are surprisingly tight on the smaller companies and interestingly an automated stop loss is applied to each trade - so beginners know what their max loss is from the outset.
Anyway they now offer a £100 credit as long as you deposit £100. You get the credit after you placed 5 trades (Terms and conditions apply)
If you'd like to apply for an account with Tradefair Spreads and get the freebie click this link:
http://www.tradefair.com/promo/spreads/nakedtrader100/

The number of emails to me is nearly reaching saturation point and I'm struggling! I'm getting 100s which is lovely in a way but killing me in another.
The main problem is the length of some of them, indeed some run to the length of novels, so, please, help save my eyes and please keep mails to under 150 words.. you can do it! It's close to the stage where I am going to have to say I will answer all mails but those over 200 words will get deleted. Keep them short and sweet, please!!
Also, it's possible the answer you seek from me is already in FAQ's. And do remember I can't discuss individual shares with you as it would be classified as investment advice which I'm not authorised to give.
Many of you enjoy the cheap advfn toplists bronze deal through me as do many of you with the cheap level 2. However many of you say you want a half-way house to include real-time share prices always on.
So I'm pleased to announce I've managed to seal a new deal with Advfn for its "Silver" service - that's always on real-time share prices for a good saving (Bronze toplists etc are included in this).
The deal is via me you can save £30 for your first year by paying just £138.06 inc vat via me instead of £167.47.
Just mail me for full details if you'd like it with "silver" in the subject line.

They've just re-published "The Zulu Principle" by Jim Slater who's written a 2008 update at the beginning.
This is a brilliant classic book. Reading this is a real pleasure and it was a great idea to republish.
Jim believes like I do the best gains can come from smaller stocks and in an easy to read style takes you through how to evaluate smaller companies that are about to become bigger ones - he uses some excellent examples.
Really this is a must read for all more longer-term investors or anyone looking to grow their money... a number of you have also written to me about this book and praising it.
Here is the link to buy it:
http://books.global-investor.com/books/167207.htm?ginPtrCode=10453
Here's a very topical one: The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets by Peter Schiff.
The book is all about how to keep portfolios up in a down market. He focusses a lot on how to play commodities and win with some sensible advice especially on natural resources and precious metals. He is very much a realist and there is no rubbish here: some straight talking and some interesting strategies.
Everyone who invests should think seriously about keeping portfolios up in bad times so this book should be read.
Well worth picking up at this link:
http://books.global-investor.com/books/271958.htm?ginPtrCode=10453
To order my new book Naked Trader 2 for next day delivery click this link... or the cover of the book top right!
http://books.global-investor.com/books/27120.htm?ginPtrCode=10453
Several people have asked me for a recommendation on a book which shows how to study accounts in a reasonably easy way. The one I like the most is http://books.global-investor.com/books/15717.htm?ginPtrCode=10453 by Robert Leach. Ten crunch questions to ask before buying any company.
It' s a decent easy-to-read book with several key chapters and it's highly recommended. It's one I keep and dip into from time to time. To order, click this link... http://books.global-investor.com/books/15717.htm?ginPtrCode=10453
The best book on charting and easiest read on the subject is http://books.global-investor.com/books/15618.htm?ginPtrCode=10453 by Alistair Blair. Click here -> http://books.global-investor.com/books/15618.htm?ginPtrCode=10453
Another good one is the second edition of http://books.global-investor.com/books/23792.htm?ginPtrCode=10453 by Peter Temple. Included in this one is how to use spreadbetting, CFD's warrants and trackers to reduce risk. And there are some decent trading strategies too.
This is an excellent book for new investors and also experienced ones. It explains all the things you may not be sure about in the markets and will explain the tools that are there. To order The Investors Toolbox by Peter Temple (new edition) click the following link for delivery in 24 hours... http://books.global-investor.com/books/23792.htm?ginPtrCode=10453

**** BOOKING FOR FRI NOVEMBER 26TH AT HEATHROW NOW OPEN**
(SEPTEMBER 24TH SEMINAR NOW SOLD OUT - SORRY)
Fancy spending a day with me, learning all the ways I have learned over the years to find good shares and play the markets? Well, you can at one of my seminars!
Booking is still open for the Naked Trader seminar on Friday Nov 26th.

Price is £495 plus vat. However right now there is a generous early bookers discount!
That includes three course lunch, coffees, snacks etc.
The seminar is mainly aimed at beginners and dabblers though improvers are welcome too.
Topics covered using live market feeds all day include: Market psychology, level 2 - a simple guide to how to use it for better timing; how to value companies; finding companies that are about to rise. I will also cover techniques for handling events such as the recent meltdown and volatility.
Spreadbetting: How to use it to gain an edge and go short. Market makers - how they work and how to beat them; how to stop losing money and make it instead and plenty more.
How to plan trade entries and exits - how to research companies and understand reports, plus all those niggly questions you always wanted to ask. How to set stop losses and targets. Charts and how to use them.
Also covered: Market maker tricks: How to spot tree shakes and use them in your favour, How to tell when NOT to buy a share. I use live ADVFN all day with lots of level 2 and looks at all kind of live market data.
The idea behind the seminar is SIMPLICITY. I don't use jargon or fancy words - everything is in PLAIN ENGLISH! No question is too stupid and the event is held in a friendly relaxed and supportive environment.
The idea is you will come away from the event I hope a wise and better investor with lots of new ideas. I try and translate complex topics into easy bite size pieces. I also aim for it to be entertaining as well as instructive.
If you are interested please e-mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with "seminar interested" in the subject line and I will send you full details of the event including comments from those who have come to previous seminars and you can then decide whether you would like to come. See you there!
One seminar attendee Clare wanted to write a testimonial about her experiences at the seminar which follows now!
"I've just come back buzzing from one of Robbie's seminars. What a day! He's just brilliant, and manages to pack an awful lot into one day, and with his enthusiastic and humorous delivery the day just flies by. There are no gimmicks, no sell, no "˜get-rich-quick' promises, just his own solid, sound approach which he has learnt over the years and which works.
He shows you how to minimise the risks and maximise the profits and points out the banana skins on the way. Where the seminar really comes into its own is when he teaches using live level 2. Hearing him talk through his thought processes and reasoning is invaluable, and really brings home everything from the book. He has endless patience answering peoples' questions, and really seems to care that everybody understands.
On top of that, you meet some really nice like minded people and swap e mail addresses, you're plied with
chocolates and coffee all day, have a great lunch and spend the evening getting tiddled with Robbie in the
bar afterwards! You might even get to see the amazing crocodile boots . . . .
Don't worry about the cost, it's easily worth it, and you'll soon make it back with your new-found investment skills, and in what you're no longer losing. If you're thinking of going along to his next seminar, whether you're a novice or an experienced trader, don't hesitate ""just go!
Thanks Clare, did you want the tenner in cash, or will a cheque do?

Exclusive One Point Spread, £250 Cashback Offer

Still a massive response coming in for the sensational 1 point indices spread offer plus £250 cash back on losses - my mail box continues to be full of enquires - don't miss out!
I have arranged a deal with a spreadbet company that gives you just ONE POINT spreads on all the major indices and very tight spreads on everything else. A one point spread is just amazing and you can use it on the FTSE, DOW, Nikkei etc...
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If you'd like the details of this offer just mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with "£250 cashback offer" in the subject line. This really is a great offer which will have a limited lifespan so if you want it, get cracking!

I've started using Tradefair for spreadbetting - I like the auto generated stop losses which help to maintain discipline and that's good for beginners I think. And exclusively for Naked Trader readers they upped the offer to £100 credit.
So there's now a £100 credit on offer for anyone opening an account via me. You get that after 5 spreadbets (terms and conditions apply)
To get the offer, click here:
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Nick Clegg. I think I might weep if I was a real left-wing Liberal Democrat. Because one feels his performances on the stage are just performances. He loves being on the world stage and being in power and he loves giving speeches and all the rest.
But do you get the impression that this very rich man doesn't really care that much about "Helping the poor". Well, maybe like Tony Blair he did once. Once you get into power it's all different isn't it? I really think people like Paddy Ashdown are in politics honestly to help. I don't think Clegg is.
As for Vince Cable. You can really tell this guy has never had to bother running a business himself!
Has the Pope gone at last? Phew! Sky News was unwatchable for four days. If I wanted live church services I'd watch Songs of Praise thanks very much. And don't get me going on child molesting. Christopher is going nowhere near a priest while I have any say in it.
Honestly I wish people of all religions would leave us atheist lites alone. Come and join my Atheist Lite party!
According to the papers the country "continues to wait to find out whether Chantelle will reunite with Preston."
But the telling sentence is " she recently revealed they haven't had that conversation yet".
Oh dear. Chantelle and Preston. Lovely though Chantelle is her PR's desperate attempts to make one last effort to make some more cash for her look, well desperate.
Preston wants to move on. He doesn't fancy her anymore. But she needs another couple of weeks of will they or won't they. (They won't).
If they do then Preston must really be pretty desperate for the money. Fact is, he's clever and she isn't.
Did you see the What Dragons Did Next with Peter Jones?
Arrrggghh! It was very Alan Partridgey... His worst comment was along the lines of despite the fact am SO successful and rich I still have the same mates as when I was 14!
The whole thing wasn't about those he'd given money to. It was all about Peter. His private jet. His villa in Portugal.
Not sure how many boasts he got in. He hires a top chef who cooks all their meals. Everything has to be "just so". Especially the tablecloths.
"If I want to go anywhere I just hop on my private jet," probably the top boast.
The problem is 80% of the show was about Peter. What happened to the contestants? Not much obviously.
In fact except for Levi Roots, not that many appear to have gone on to great success. Still, I guess it doesn't matter, it's TV and entertainment, innit?
Anyway Mad Men continues to be great. With the sets being so good we have figured out the best way to watch it is to download it on hi def on the I player.

The spreadbetting firm I use for sports betting is here:
Via this link Open a Sporting Index account, you can get £100 cash into your account, terms and conditions apply.
http://www.sportingindex.com/?tpid=6755
Do remember if you do bet you ought to treat sports spreadbetting as entertainment - and expect to lose! Also with spreadbetting work out what your max loss could be and make sure you can afford it! In other words if you say backed the favourite at 15 for a fiver and they come nowhere your max loss is £75.

Mel writes:
A huge thank you for your great productive seminar.
I wish I was more fresh to get even more out of your great effort and energy in the evening when you were company searching and going through thorough research on screening them through your detective work, way out of my head! Hard work , ha?!!!!!,...
Due to the Travel Lodge fire alarm incident, I just had 2 hour sleep so to keep eyes open and most of all my BRAIN sharp after 5 pm, was hard work but wow how great it was. Thank you so much. I am sure I missed loads when I left at 8 pm .
With your great sense of humour and wealth of expertise, on my mind, you will remain a great role model as a successful trader and perhaps one day if it is meant in this life, I can acquire your smart style! Wish you ongoing great success with your trading and most of all health and happiness and if god willing hope to see you again perhaps on a follow up or charting seminars but for now, let's put what I learnt from you into practice!

Thanks Mel. Glad it was useful. And you were a great sport!

Richard writes:
Thanks for a fab session on Friday, after some hesitation to part with the money initially, I'd have to say it was well worth it, a really good insight in to how you do things and frankly if we all follow your example and advice, there is no reason why we should not end up in the money to some degree.

One of the things I realised about half way through, was that day trading is not a good occupation short term, though once someone builds up a stash of money as you have then it can become a good way to earn a living as you do, obviously you don't day trade but your level of expertise and your system of trading is well built up and reliable and we should seek to emulate that.

Yes, I sometimes have trouble parting with money Richard!
Peter writes:
Thanks for the seminar. After taking about a 6 grand loss at spread trading i realised I am not that good at it !! Or maybe it's just my gambling tendency that leads me on my trades.
Although thanks to you piecing things together for me at your seminar my longer term trading has boomed with companies like Superdry ,Volex etc.
Main things I learned was timing ,when to buy ,when to sell and especially when to hold on to good companies.
Now i just get frustrated at the good companies i cannot put into my ISA. All in all it's taken me about 4 years of trading to start making really decent gains so thanks again for helping me bring it all together.
Thanks Peter! It does take time to figure out what works for you and as I say in my book spreadbetting just isn't suitable for everyone

Shital writes:
I would like to personally thank you for a wonderful seminar yesterday. The time you spent with us through out the day was very valuable and I learnt constantly through the day.
It was worth every moment. Your trading skills and expertise goes along way and have learnt everything a new beginner needs to in the shares world.
I have learnt to be patient, calm and most of all not to be emotional, of course not to forget ALL the knowledge through out.
I could go on and on but a big thank you for being their until we needed you and the wonderful pizza.
Thanks Shital glad you feel inspired!
John writes:
Thanks for a great seminar last Friday, everyone I spoke to enjoyed it and marvelled at how you kept going so long; you certainly gave value for money.

If the seminar taught me anything it was how to trade in a more professional and detached manner. I realise up till now I was just playing at it.

Thank you once again for a fantastic day that will remain with me for the rest of my life.

Thanks John, though my wife sometimes complains I go on for too long.....

I have 3 great offers from ADVFN. First great deal: If you want level 2, though me it is only £299 for your first year including VAT!
This compares to £360 PLUS vat from ADVFN direct (£423) so this deal saves you over £100! ADVFN level 2 also includes all the live trades made through Plus Markets which I find invaluable.
To accept this great deal just e-mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with "Level 2 offer" in the subject line and I will tell you how to get it. Level 2 for only £299 for a year (including vat), or under £25 a month!!

Deal two is ADVFN's bronze subscription - normally £60pa - available from me for only £40! That's a saving of £20! You get access to the premium bulletin board which contains my discussion forum with direct access to chat to me and some very good traders.
Plus you get ADVFN's premium top lists which I talk about in my book and think are a must for finding great stock picks. That includes great lists like ex dividend dates, market maker buys plus chart breakouts and downs.
To take up the offer, e-mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with Bronze in the subject line and I will tell you how to claim the deal.

Deal three is ADVFN's silver subscription - for those of you who want all the benefits of Bronze AND always on real-time prices.. no more using the back button and getting frozen out!
The deal is via me you can save £30 for your first year by paying just £138.06 inc vat via me instead of £167.47.
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Well, markets continue to do well. However there is something to be said for the cliche sell when everyone is buying and buy when everyone is selling.
So with massive profits sitting there, my finger is getting closer to pressing some take profits buttons.
We're heading for an interesting period where the FTSE ran out of steam before. Can it get through? Are we due pullback? Don't ask me - ask one of the pinstriped experts who will tell you for sure (!)
I bought some Eaga (EAGA) live at the follow up seminar - a spreadbet for £30 at 113p. Looked way oversold, fundamentals look great and there's plenty of cash. Looks like it was fears over Government cutbacks on its Warm Front Green initiatives. Apparently these won't be axed. Target 140 stop 100.
Another live buy at the seminar was African Aura (AAAM) 3,000 bought at 95.5. I bought live there as level 2 looked extremely strong - this buy has worked out nicely with the shares now hitting 107p. A decent update on Tuesday helped. Sadly I sold this at the wrong time recently and also missed ten points of the rise but that's the way it goes. Target 150 stop 80.
The update was interesting and shows how much African Aura shares could gain over the coming months. Management seem very upbeat about its prospects - they reckon to be developing a significant Iron Ore prospect and with Iron Ore in demand too, this could all be good for the share price. It's just one of those shares that has potential doubler written on it. Of course because of that there is risk too.
Porvair (PRV) continues to look good and topped up again with 5,000 shares at 72.9. Nice trading statement, good prospects and a bid target to boot. Anyone for 100p? Target 100 stop 63. Well in profit on the shares bought here over the last year and I hope to get my ultimate reward of a bid to bank something like 10k.
Those of you get the SIPP email know Andor (AND) has proved an excellent buy more than doubling for me - at the seminar level 2 looked hot as it moved higher and I nabbed £10 on the spreads at 332 . Lovely company this and hope it can make me some money on the spreads like it already has in my pension. Target 450 stop 300. Apparently Jim Slater has bought a wedge of Andor which can only be a good thing!
I also shorted Savills (SVS) for a tenner at 315. It's possible property might get hit this autumn so looking around early for some potential shorts in that area. Target 250 stop 325.
The portfolio continues its thrilling ride northwards.Things remain good with mighty profits of over £150,000 sitting there.
Recent top up Alternative Network (AN.) goes very well. Next target has to be the 200 area, any move through there and it looks bullish. Really just holding for a bid.
Another patient hold Carclo continues to move highter has moved much higher today which looks off the back of some large buyers - I think this one again is unregarded by the market but if its new technology takes off has the potential to double. Happy to sit and hold and wait for the good times to roll.
Talking of patient holds doubler Microgen has started to move nicely up again - bought live at the March 09 seminar it's done nothing but slowly move up!
Photo Me has had a brilliant run. It needs another push to get up above 70p though. Trifast released a bullish update, should start to go higher but shame about the silly spread.
Supergroup has absolutely bolted up and amazingly reached the new 1300 target already. With it going so well I'm looking at 1500 now though pretty sure profits will be taken there! 1300 will probably take a bit of cracking though, it's not sure today at back at 1225 after rival Asos got a downgrade. So despite being many many thousands up here going to be greedy for a bit more! Maybe it will be my undoing...
Recent buy The Vitec Group has managed to break up a bit. Patience should pay off! Gone ex dividend today so a payment coming too.
Recent top up Alterian needs a good few goes to get through 200 but any more above there would be bullish.
Micro Focus continues to recover nicely, super Yule Catto continues to rise, 250 could be on the cards.
Volex has sparked up yet again this week and has gone from 230 to 275 fast. Doubled on this one now and still holding. 300 looks the next target. Can it...?
Devro seems to be starting a new run up it got through 250 and now having a crack at 260. What a brilliant one this has been..
Dialight's amazing run continues and it seems to have conquered the 400 at last, closing above there a couple of times. if it can consolidate 500 appears to be a possible. Mulberry continues its good run and now battles with 400 leaving me nearly 150 points up! .
XP Power has zoomed up even higher and now past 800!! I'm still holding onto the original buy at 150! Shows sometimes it really is worth being patient. Touching 900 now.
Lovely Petrofac has surged again heading for nearly 1400 and together with Enquest sees me sitting on profits way in excess of £20,000. Of course it's volatile but a strong uptrend remains intact.
A potential bid for Hyder still looks like it's in there for nothing! It can't get through 350 but a bid could easily see 500. The Ocado short goes well.
Aggreko has seen a massive rise and it gets further bought every time it weakens - made a big amount here in a short time but I'm intending to stay with it. Some bid rumours have been floating about in the paper s but who knows? Spirent has doubled for me and there recent top up is in profit.

I've been getting e-mails regarding my use of direct market access and who I use. I've tried a few and for me the easiest system for me is here:
http://www.igmarkets.co.uk/?QPID=1079&QPPID=1
Direct market access means you can place orders directly onto the order book bypassing brokers and market-makers with a chance to buy at the "sell" price. I would suggest you ensure you know what you're doing first but IG does provide much education with its "tradesense" educational tool which comes with it.
I also use its spreadbetting service too along with other firms like Tradefair because it now provides trailing stops which to me is a pretty sensible way of trading. Link is here: -
http://www.igindex.co.uk/?QPID=1078&QPPID=1
that also includes a pretty decent educational programme. As usual before opening accounts please read all the warnings on the sites. You can lose a lot of money if you're not careful so pay close attention to them and make sure you always understand what you are doing and what your potential losses are.

I've also started using Tradefair for spreadbetting - I like the auto generated stop losses which help to maintain discipline and that's good for beginners I think. And exclusively for Naked Trader readers they upped the offer to £100 credit.
So there's now a £100 credit on offer for anyone opening an account via me. You get that after 5 spreadbets (terms and conditions apply).
To get the offer, click here:
http://www.tradefair.com/promo/spreads/nakedtrader100/

If you want to get the contents of The Naked Trader website into your mailbox instead of waiting for the update to come through, plus exclusively news on the progress of my SIPP from the old Sunday Times column inc new higher risk Aim buys made for that, e-mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with SIPP in the subject line for details of how to get it.

Want to quit the rat race? Try and start a new source of income so one day you can tell the boss to stuff it? You could do what I did to escape my grotty office job and become an independent distributor for the Utilities Discount Warehouse.
You get to sell great broadband, phone packages and energy to friends, relatives, contacts and anyone else you find and you get cash for each sale but more importantly you get a cut of their spend EVERY MONTH for as long as they are a customer!
It's called residual income and is a far better way to enjoy a ripe old age than relying on a pension. Because even after you stop selling the money STILL comes in!
I still get paid EVERY MONTH for sales I made back in 1999! Every time a customer uses broadband or the phone or switches on a light you get paid.
It's a great business and backed by a stock market company (Telecom Plus), a dedicated team of advisors.. and me to help you on your way!
Not only do you get paid out every month for each customer you can take on distributors. encourage them like I do and get paid on their sales as well.
One day, say you could made redundant, needed a year off or wanted to retire early can you imagine what joy it is to have the regular income coming in. It's wonderful.
You have to work at it, but if you do genuine repeat wealth could be yours. I did it. You can too. For full details, why not email me at robbiethetrader@aol.com.
An overview is also available at http://www.telecomplus.org.uk/fabdeal you can sign up directly there but do tell me!
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Trade tables follow! Trades are current open and recently closed trades. Closed trades feature the closing price and the amount I won or lost. All others are open. Trades get updated a little later than the narrative. Trading costs are ignored, however I also do not add in dividend payments and with the kinds of companies I buy, dividends tend to equal or outweigh costs. Spread rollovers ignored for web purposes. Tables as accurate as poss however a mistake or two can creep in and very occasionally if I forgot I sold or bought something it will be added at a later time.
Trades first reported Weds and Fri afternoons under "Markets" section.. afraid I can't do live trades as that would turn me into a tipster and I'd have to be regulated!