OCTOBER 16, 2009
Planespotters take off
On the Saturday after the seminar I woke up around 9am and wondered what had hit me.. why a headache and why do I feel rough?
Oh yes a seminar with people throwing questions at me for 16 hours! No wonder my head hurts! So I put the kettle on and popped some bread into my trusty £7.99 toaster.
This might sound odd when breakfast is included in the room but no money gets you hot toast in your room in a hotel.
Toast HAS to be eaten hot rightaway. No point otherwise I might as well eat rubber. And I like Tescos Premium marmalade.
I opened the curtains - the window has a view of Heathrow Airport and the car park. How odd. There are quite a number of blokes standing around the car park. What are they doing?
Then I looked a bit more closely. They had binoculars. I looked at the airport - planes were all lining up to take off.
Planespotters!!
Now while it's fun to watch planes taking off for oooh, 3 minutes, that's about it.
After the toast I watched them some more. They are fascinating. Mainly in twos. Yes, plenty of anoracks too. Some look a little odd. Some normal.
In fact, each pair had one normal and one weird looking. Maybe it's like the fat girl/thin girl holiday mates thing.
Just then I thought some binoculars could come in handy then I realised I was starting a new organisation. Planespotters spotting!
I sat there for a while wondering why. I can get bird watching. That could be good, nature and all that.
But planes? It's BA, BA, BA then Virgin, BA, Swizzair, BA, Lufthansa, BA, BA..
And all the planes are virtually identical. Why would you want spend hours spotting them? Beats me.
Maybe they look at the numbers or something.
The hotel is trying to cash in on this to fill weekend rooms. On the way down in the lift was a big poster advertising "Planespotters Weekends!"
Yes... suckers... watch the planes from the car park and your room, have dinner too all for (whatever price they might bite at).
Driving out of the hotel there were still more. And yes, definitely normal and weird together and one or two threesomes (weird, normal, weird).
I guess I better hope no plane spotters read this site. Especially the weird ones.
We're supposed to be taking off in December for South Africa with BA. We just hope they're not going to strike on our departure date..
It's my birthday next Friday and guess what I am collecting next Friday to make myself feel really good on my birthday?
A pair of reading glasses. My very first pair. Yes I'm getting to the age where things start to drop off or go wrong.
Teeth just been fixed, now eyes. I'm trying not to think of the next thing. No, not that... not yet!!!
They were good at Specsavers though. Good testing. Oh I bought two glasses as I'm bound to sit on one and smash them. Or Christopher will flush them down the loo.
I rashly said cost didn't matter. Get me the best, I said grandly. Money no object. So it cost £264.
I told a friend who runs a Specsavers up North. He commented: "Did you buy the shop?" Oh dear.
That'll teach me, rich git!
Talking of eyes they are getting very sore because 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.
Chris who came to the seminar. I got the package today! You shouldn't have! A massive box of chocolates and sweets and one box specially for Christopher, I am bowled over.
And after that how could I not plug your website - which is : www.chocobel.co.uk
Go buy some terrific confectionary! I now have enough to last me a few weeks. Thanks again!
I can hardly believe Christopher is really reading some short sentences. it seems like yesterday I was feeding him from a bottle and all he could say was goo goo.
It's been brilliant and gets better and better. He loves school so much now he doesn't want the weekend to come. He doesn't know about half term yet!!
There just isn't anything nicer in the world than reading books to a four-year-old. Apart from tea and toast obviously.
If you missed Friday's seminar there is one more left this year.
I've just opened booking for the very last seminar I intend doing this year - it'll be on Nov 27th at Heathrow.
And the good news at this early stage there is a decent early bookers discount for that one!
If interested in details mail me at robbiethetrader@aol.com with "November seminar interested" in the subject line and I will send you details.
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!
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.
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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:
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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:
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I've had heaps and heaps of praise from many of you regarding The Financial Spreadbetting book.
The book really seems to have helped a lot of you understand spreadbetting a lot more than you did. You say it's really helped you with ideas too. The writer deserves commendation. With the ability to go short so important in these volatile markets, it's a must read. To order click this link... http://books.global-investor.com/books/23307.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
Naked Trader Seminar Latest News
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 now open for the next Naked Trader seminar on Friday November 27th
Price is £495 plus 15% vat. But there is currently a decent early bookers discount on offer!
That includes three course lunch, coffees, snacks etc. And most importantly it covers choc bars and fruit gums too.
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 "November 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?
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£100 Tradefair offer
So there's now a £100 credit on offer for anyone opening an account via me. You get that after 2 spreadbets (terms and conditions apply)
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Naked Rambling
New speaker John Bercoe's excuse after overclaiming £1,000 was it was an "accidental overclaim".
Hmm, now if I told the taxman that I'd not only have to pay back the £1,000 but I bet I would also be fined at least another £500.. for the "accident".
Another word they use is "oversight".
Sickening MPs Question Time I thought. The big elephant in the room was expenses. How did they prevent it from being discussed? Stuck resolutely to the war. Not because they care much but it made the time go.
If ever there was a good time for an election it would be right now.
But of course power crazy Brown will hold on till the very last minute. It is time Governments were forced to call an election every 4 years and not 5. Come to think of it, how about 3?
Do you buy the reasons Brown tells us we are at war? No, me neither. How much longer should we allow what often are teenagers to die in this futile battle?
Goldman Sachs is handing out billions in bonuses -most getting at least half a mill.
Do they deserve it? No. £50k? Fine. Enough! You'd have thought this year they would be a bit more temperate but no chance.
Where are the big ideas from any of the parties? There aren't any.
Here are some of mine: Flat tax rate of 30% (first 8k free) . Employers incentivised, loads of jobs would be created and the economy boosted - the rich would return and spend their money and I bet the tax take rises as people stop bothering to evade their taxes.
Legalise soft drugs and prostitution - prohibition has never worked - this would raise money and cut a lot of crime. Scrap all red tape.
Cut paperwork for Police and get them out again. Make all prisoners work. Make all jargon and gobbledegook illegal! All legal documents must be a max of 200 words!
Let's get to the point with everything and stop paying penpushers to write acres of drivel that no-one understands.
Traffic wardens to be armed with poop scoops - their job is npw to pick up dog poo as well as hand out tickets. Ban clamping which is legalised robbery. Elections must be held every 3 years in May. I could think of a lot more but I'm tired now and need some tea.
Curb Your Enthusiasm did not disappoint on Thursday and it was on top form and looking forwards to the other good one, Peep Show tonight.
If you press "Sports" there is a preview of the weekend's sports betting action and a look at the weekend games.
Get to grips with sports spread betting by opening an account with Sporting Index. For a limited time only, Sporting index will give you £150 to bet with when you open an account. Click the link below to find out more. terms and conditions apply.
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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.
Naked Mail
Thanks for the Seminar on Friday it was by far the best use of a day I have had for a very long time (admittedly most of the previous seminars ones have been I.T. related !) .
My main goal from the day was to see whether your book and approach was really a scam (or at least
more difficult than it seemed , and whether it would simply be a 'selling at the mugs' day, as it were... if it was , I missed it !, as I was extremely impressed by your approach , your honesty and generosity
in explaining your ideas and processes.
Thanks Mark, one of many nice mails, glad you enjoyed it.
Andy writes:
Just read your latest update in which you mention the Vetting and Barring scheme, covering children/vulnerable adults and volunteers and your opposition to it. I couldn't agree more and I am becoming increasingly concerned at the Stasi like nature of this government. Are you also aware that the government are now proposing that anybody who wants to rent a room out in their own home, even if this is to a friend will have to register on a national database. Incredible.. As a former landlord and tenant, I like to think that I can see both sides of the landlord/tenant arguments but I fail to see what a database will achieve other than reduce the amount of accommodation on offer. As I understand it, landlords won't have to be vetted before they sign up so I can't see how it will benefit the tenant. Far better to have a database of landlords who have already been convicted of bad management coupled with a database of bad tenants. I am quite sure that this control freak government will soon be trying to attend our children's birthday parties with a clipboard to ensure the right food is being served and that there is the right ethnic mix etc etc. It really is time that people stood up and said enough is enough.
I have been discussing the Vetting scheme with my partner's mother who is a former teacher and in favour of the scheme. She says it won't apply to informal arrangements between parents but only to a situation where, for example, a parent is used regularly by the school to perhaps drive children to events. She mentioned an example of where a parent who did this at her school turned out to have been banned from driving and another one was caught speeding on a couple of occasions. I suppose there is some merit in her argument but I still consider that (as usual) the government are using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
I have no intention of registering either so I guess when the time comes, I will probably be joining you in Wormwood Scrubs - as long as I can bring in my laptop and they have internet access, I don't mind.
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Thanks Andy, see you in the Scrubs - I expect we can get wireless in return for some cigarettes..
Greg writes:
"A little toast story for you. I had the dubious pleasure to going on holiday with my mother-in-law, flight out of Gatwick at 6am... So we decided to use one of the airport hotels (which are very cool because you can leave your car for free in the hotel car park).
M-i-L got her toaster out at 4.30am and started making toast in her hotel room, next thing she knows the silent fire alarm goes off in the hotel and 2 massive night staff blokes bundle into her room..... To investigate a fire!She had the shock of her life!! Toast was great though."
Thanks Greg - could have been worse - the hotel might have been evacuated. Maybe she did it on purpose to get 2 massive blokes into her room?
Julia writes:
Thanks so much for a wonderful seminar on Friday, everything about it was brilliant. I can now see why some people keep coming back again. Have spent this morning raving about you and it, so may well end up sending a load more people your way .. Thanks Julia.. erm but too many please!
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Markets
Blimey, 10,000 on the Dow. Who would have thought it? Only thing is at this level one would expect quite a few "goes" for it to convincingly stay above the magic number.
Well after my burst of post seminar buying activity I've been a bit quiet which is fine There is no need to trade everyday. In fact those that do are more likely to lose money!
What I have done is some topping up with some recent buys looking so nice I got greedy and got more.
I bought Microgen (MCGN) back in June at 59, it rose nicely to the mid 70s but has flatlined recently. However, very interested to see it is suddenly on the way up again with some quite nice buying coming in so I have topped up in what looks like a lovely one adding a further 5,000 at 80. A statement is due soon so here's hoping! Target 100 stop 72.
I added more Creston (CRE) off the back of a very strong level 2 getting a further 5,000 a bit higher than my first buy at 79.5. Wish I'd gone even heavier than that because it looks like it is currently being rerated and as I write is now at 90! Fundamental reasons for the original buy in the last report.
I also bought some more Eaga (EAGA) normally as well as on the spreads getting 3,000 at 143 at the "sell" price using DMA. Again fully discussed last time.
I sold Optos at 87 for a very nice profit of £3,817. My reasoning is simply that it's tried a few times but can't shift through the 90 even in up markets so this seems a good time to say goodbye and thank you for a lovely profit!
Recent buys are going all right. Creston and Int Tel Sys especially. Centamin down a little but with patience I think it will be fine.
Dialight and Dimension Data both hanging on well and Spirent continues to climb and a huge gain on that one now as it hits 95. Photo Me is now into profit.
The big buy orders in Hardy Oil continue and it's looking very exciting and now doubled on two of the holdings.
Top up Telecom Plus continues to move higher, Trebler Alterian holds onto recent gains nicely and indeed rises more. Profits knocking on £7,000 now.
Dragon Oil moves much higher today giving me a massive profit of over £12,000 - Doubler/trebler Petrofac still looks lovely as it flirts with the 1000 level.
BTG Group and that's paying off with a huge profit now - it is up and over 200 today .
XP Power is now over 300p so a lovely little profit there. Heritage remains a lovely trebler - over £10,000 profits and looks like it's trying to get through the sticky 550 area.
So things continue to be good. Shorters continue to try and find the turning point and get burned in the process. I am happy to wait and follow only when a new downtrend really becomes established, if it does - because there could still be some upside and much depends on companies reporting in the States next week.
However, if I can, I still want to be brave and run the good winners.
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.
£100 Tradefair offer
So there's now a £100 credit on offer for anyone opening an account via me. You get that after 2 spreadbets (terms and conditions apply).
To get the offer, click here:
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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!