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wanyina
#21 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:06:37 AM
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@Aspiring first is to understand,what the company does,the company fundamentals which include their balance sheet,How are they participating as in the growth prospects for the competitive market out there?,are they able to sell and cope with the demand that consumers are looking for?Finally do research when you buying is the company undervalued or overvalued.Look for a company with fresh mrket whose share is at market entry level and the stock is affordable with pontential growth.
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Ali Baba
#22 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:22:15 AM
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Wanyina.....in short,you are saying that WE,the BEARS, will KILL these
Britam BULLS and make stew from their beef soon?
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wanyina
#23 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 4:41:03 AM
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@Alibaba I didnt understand your narrative well but the fact is if you chose a company by fundamentals you have nothing to worry about..... this includes considering factors such as the demand of their product or services at any market...BEARS will happen at its own period as much as BULLS will be their when time and economy is right.
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VituVingiSana
#24 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 12:26:22 PM
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I had a good ride. It went up much faster than I thought. I decided to bail out in bits. And now I am out. Thank you & hope to see you at lower (more sane) prices. If not, then no problem... Cash in Hand is worth more than on Paper!

I am a Warren Buffett fan and when the price jumps way past the value, it's time to look for other investments.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Kausha
#25 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 12:34:24 PM
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@VVS Just remember value is relative and subjective. The stock is yet to price in all the good news ahead I think. Only time will tell.
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VituVingiSana
#26 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 1:30:28 PM
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Kausha wrote:
@VVS Just remember value is relative and subjective. The stock is yet to price in all the good news ahead I think. Only time will tell.
Perhaps. When the PB exceeded my comfort level... I started bailing out. I am on the lookout for a replacement. Any ideas? At some point, I might stay in cash rather than chase the fad of the day.

Britam: I like the management, I like the model, I like the numbers. I just could not convince myself that there are not better candidates (value) out there. If the price falls back to the 12-ish range, I will look into it again.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Aspiring Expert
#27 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:01:00 PM
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Hi wazuans,

@wanyina thanks for your input. From your post, I have gathered that I need some educational foundation so as to analyze factors such as: company fundamentals, company valuation e.t.c..

With the basics learnt, I assume that I will be able to analyze the company's growth prospects. Isn't that so?

I have downloaded the following books to get me started:

1. CFA Level I 2013 notes. (Looks really tough)
2. ACCA F3 2012 notes. (teaches the basics in finance.)

Which are some other uncomplicated books that one can recommend to a novice.

Or differently put, which books helped you guys at the beginning?

Thanks.
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VituVingiSana
#28 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:12:41 PM
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@AspiringExpert - This is the best stuff you will ever read

http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Realtreaty
#29 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 8:50:47 PM
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Hehhehehe..., the best book is called "Common sense" where you just decide by yourself, focus on what you want to do. Follow simple basics like reading the Business daily by Nation and you will develop some interest in stock trading. Do not read the 101 on getting rich quick theories. Take your own risk and own it!
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Sufficiently Philanga....thropic
#30 Posted : Tuesday, November 26, 2013 10:08:17 PM
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I would recommend the school of hard knockssmile
@SufficientlyP
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