Just to comment on the loan issue, one can get a big push especially in market downturn. Personally I went for one last year and my picks have gained substantially.

A word of caution though:

1) Make sure u won't repay the loan from gains u make in the market coz this may take a looooong time.
2) Be careful of the picks u make - they must have a high potential for up turn.

Don't forget to shop for reasonable interest rates and your return must exceed these rates.

I love the way you think

Buy any stock with good fundamentals regardless of current trading status. Currently invested in 15 companies. Cash in, never ever, will let my 2 daughters decide when they hit 35yrs.

@the deal. Its @VVS and all those who bought Olympia Holdings started all this Comedy stuff. i wount b suprised if @vvs and company came clean and told us all their portfolio was in Olympia Holdings !!!!!!!!!and had some Eveready & Total for speculative reason ..hahahahaha.And as for trading,if the NSE was opend on any given nyt i wld gladdly leave my marital bed and go tradin .and NO questions askd...Mara hiyo hiyo.
On a serious note KENOL/KOBIL is a share to watch !!!!!it brokew its pivot point of Ksh 10.00 today witha nice gain.I am keeping a close eye on this one.I believe the half year results are being factored in NOWWWW. so y miss this ride.Any T.A. analysts in the house...????

qw, your're joking. You're laughing at people who have shares in Total? That's nothing to laugh about.
VVS, don't hold your breath while waiting for qw to post his trades, dates and prices