Where is the grub, BA?
June 29, 2023
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We're back from a lovely time in Palma after the investors' retreat there.
Just a fabulous few days in Palma talking shares and psychology with lovely people, we all bonded from the word go, more in the markets section below.
We got BA flights from London City Airport. It's a great little airport, you can park the car right there and in.
No massive queues or long walkways, it's all easy.
Except of course BA being BA the flight was delayed. They didn't tell us and even checked us through waiting to enter the plane before being told it was delayed.
This left a bunch of older, passive aggressive British couples to whinge and moan in the small waiting area.
I encountered Mary from Hull who seemed rather pleased with herself that she'd married a rich posh bloke.
She enjoyed talking. He kept his nose in his Jeffrey Archer novel looking long suffering.
Mary moaned continuously. "Look the cleaners are still in there, going to be ages" etc.
I suggested to Mary she kept me informed at all times as I was opposite and couldn't see what was going on.
I carried on asking for details and Mary sussed I was taking the p1ss.
Mary raised her Daily Express and began to read, cutting me out.
In other words "you can shut up now I am the only one allowed to talk".
(Ps for younger readers this is called a newspaper and you turn actual real pages to read stuff, quite advanced as you never need to charge it)
Oooh," I said looking at the paper. "£5 off at Boots voucher might be worth cutting out."
Mary dismissed me and turned the page.
I turned my attention to husband and thought flattery might work.
Nothing like a Jeffrey Archer plot is there," I remarked. "Fantastic writer, should never have gone to jail."
That ended up getting him talking about being a round the world yachtsman, this proved a mistake as he then didn't halt and rambled on about past glories.
Suddenly BA announced we were boarding "Group 1 passengers first". (Business Class)
There was a mad rush which I got caught up in.
A red-faced Brit in his 80s waved a stick at me "Are you Group 1?" he demanded.
Obviously he felt I didn't look wealthy enough and maybe too young (!!!) to be "Group one".
Oh yes old chap, definitely in Group One, I made my money in laxatives you know. I am indeed a VIP!"
He barged past me. It was war. "Are you Group 1" demanded the group 1's to the riff raff as everyone surged towards the barriers.
After loads more pushing and barging we all ended up on the plane.
On the return trip we had another delay and this time BA decided it didn't have any food despite the fact we'd paid for it.
Only drinks on board today" was the announcement with no apology.
Really so worth going business on BA, part of the point is the food!
We landed in the middle of thunderstorms, we had one go-around.
A hairy and turbulent landing ensued. If it had been a jet2com flight I am sure there would have been clapping.
Not a hope on a BA flight from the City. They have no idea how to have fun.
I want to be with fun people from up North from now on.
Tomorrow we are off to celebrate our son's last ever day at school. Can hardly believe it.
Maybe he'll get a prize. How about "The cheekiest pupil goes to...."
Well, he is off now into the real world. He's working 24/7 on planning a party and is applying for marketing jobs.
One thing his career won't be is dull.
Enjoyed meeting some of you at the last seminar
It's very tiring doing them but worth it for the feedback like Robert who said:
The best course I have ever been on. Seeing you work through the process was eye opening and amazing."
Thanks for the lovely feedback like this from Chris:
I've been a teacher for the last 30 years and I'm not sure I could have kept a group of pupils so captivated for so long.
Humour and in-depth subject knowledge go a long way!
Too many best bits to mention, but I was impressed that you had read all the questionnaires and had something to say about each one.
Also, I loved seeing your thought process in deciding which shares to trade and level 2 was also an eye opener."
Phil:
The seminar was delivered with huge integrity (there was Zero hidden agenda/ulterior motives, it was simple and open with some great laughs thrown in)
As much as I found myself trying to complicate the process and make it more sophisticated in my own tiny brain.
You also took the time to answer "every" question anyone posed. And it was every question. Loads of shares ideas to boot, but more importantly the process to find your own. Brilliant!
Thanks Andrew - we have got rather experienced at running them on zoom now!
Jas, thanks for your mail as you've been to two zoom seminars.
Just wanted to say thank you for a couple of wonderful seminars.
Your seminars were brilliant. Delivered methodically and with just a simple honest approach to dealing with the markets. You've helped me immensely in sorting my trading plan out and finding a good and profitable way to trade. After many months trying to figure out level 2, you sorted that out in one afternoon.
Since the seminar, I have placed 5 trades, 2 have closed out with profits and 3 are still running with profits. All trades placed using fundamental research and not Youtube videos
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Well it doesn't happen often, but I am absolutely speechless! I don't think I have ever spent a more worthwhile day nor spent money more wisely and gladly.
I for one was practically at the point of orgasm all day in my enjoyment and appreciation of what you were presenting! Even though I have read NT time and again, to see you going through the process of stock assessment over and over was incalculably useful and I managed to take six A4 pages of notes during the day. I was fascinated to learn about (and see) Level 2 in action and learn more about Spread "ËœBetting'.
I thought the presentation balance was perfection, and Elizabeth was a complete star with her very well-judged handling of the questions....
.....This is a rather long-winded way of saying thank you so much to both of you - today was one of the top five most enjoyable days of my life, and I greatly look forward to joining you again!"
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The water industry looks in a total mess with terrible management and horrible decisions.
Looks like Thames Water might be nationalised and you can see why.
Given all the leaks it's always hilarious when a hosepipe ban is announced just two weeks after a sunny spell.
This despite a whole ton of rain all winter and spring.
DIY blood kits for 40-74 year-olds seems a sensible idea.
Catch threats early should mean better health and less use of the NHS in future.
Though I'd be a bit miffed if I was 75. Why the 74 cut off?
Declan Rice looks likely to go to Arsenal for £105m.
I do struggle to understand football finances! £105 million pounds! For one player!
It feels like madness, what happens if he gets injured?
It also feels unfair. Championship clubs probably have whole squads of players valued at a lot less.
And Just Like That ** Sky Comedy
Second series for the Sex and The City reboot.
Nice production, good music, decent acting, trouble is the script and ideas.
It's all way too woke conscious. There is no way these women would be so wokeish.
It's all rammed down the throat and you wish Samantha would come along and blow it all up.
Still, it's light and fluffy I guess.
The Change **** Ch4
Decent effort at a menopause comedy.
50-year-old Linda has had enough of her lazy husband and heads for the forest.
A lot of fun, some great lines and there's the great Paul Whitehouse.
DeadLoch *** Amazon
Aussie comedy is where it's at!
Off the wall Aussie humour as two detectives rival to solve a murder.
Lots of silliness but it's fun, but if you're expecting subtlety it's not here.
Black Mirror **** Netflix
Seen two episodes so far - Joan Is Awful which is ok but loses its way towards the end.
But "Mazey Day" is outstanding - super satire on the media photographers in the early 2000s.
Photographers torment a star who needs rehab but there is a pretty savage twist that's very satisfying.
The 100% Club **** ITV
Fun logical quiz just fast forward through the audience interaction bits!
I don't do badly but I always struggle with questions like:
If James has a longer bat than Fred's and Fred's is shorter than Rob's, does
Eric have a bigger or smaller bat than James.
(Please don't mail for an answer that was just jibberish. I hope. I'll guess Eric anyhow.
Eric. Am I right?
Great to see the England cricket team go for it and try and win.... catch the oil protestors.
The only catch they made all day but never mind.
The best chat up line "of all time" has been revealed in a poll.
Is your name wi fi because I am feeling a connection" is the winner.
All time? You couldn't have used that one in the 90s.
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Back from a fantastic time in Spain with some very lovely investors.
Myself, Elizabeth and Kalpesh really enjoyed it, a close group who all got on.
Some big lessons learned and we hope a fresh new path for all.
Great competitiveness on the big quiz and a fun last night out in a local village.
More on that later, it has been a while since the last update because of the retreat so let me fill you in!
Some profit and loss taking. It is always worth re-appraising a portfolio before the summer hits as weak shares can tumble over the summer on weak liquidity.
Weak liquidity can on the other hand also see sudden rises so the summer can be hard.
Often best to chop anything that is worrying you.
I bought some Vertu - the car dealer.
Another dealer, Lookers has got quite a tasty bid and so not much detective work required to figure out Vertu could be next.
Even without a bid, it looks decent and should hold up ok over the summer.
It reported inline results this week which went down reasonably well and shares ticked up despite already going up a few pence.
It looks like one to just keep hold of for as long as possible in the hope of a bid and in the meantime there shouldn't be too much downside and a dividend.
I picked up some Indivior after a court case that had been dragging it down was resolved.
Shares are now trading on the Nasdaq as well as here in the UK which should continue to give it more publicity.
It reports on July 27th so that will be interesting and perhaps give room for some rises.
I wonder if US markets have a good summer this could really lift off.
Spire is ripe for another of its trading ranges.
It just seems to go from 205/10ish to 240 ish time and time again.
So I have bought some to try and play the range again.
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The Spire range looks particularly good though beware if a range starts to fall below the bottom as that could signal something nasty and the end of the range for now. (Say 195p)?
I bought some Morgan Sindall this very morning after its statement.
When this company comes up at seminars, those in the industry always say something like "It's the best in the business."
Lots of promising signs from today's update.
Despite strong trading, its rating is very low, there is a big pile of cash and it pays a huge dividend.
Given all this is looks a nice Isa tuckaway for some nice patient gains and a great yield while waiting.
I didn't mind buying while it was on the up this morning, why not, never be afraid of buying an uptrend.
I picked up some Telecom Plus on Tuesday after its full-year results.
It is the only share I have confirmation bias on, being a distributor since 2001 and having met management many times so I am always positive, beware!
Even so, results really were excellent and it is trading on a very low multiple considering the outlook is excellent with a fabulous dividend.
I don't hold many tax free sadly - my main shares still in sit in an olde worlde bruised and battered share certificate which I hope is somewhere in the house! Bought many years ago when certificates were still a thing.
It's my income share and I pick up something like £25k a year. I have picked up more than £500,000 in dividends from this over the years (though had to pay tax on those).
It trades as Utilities Warehouse and is picking up more and more customers and distributors for its bundled offerings of energy, broadband, mobile and insurance.
It has launched a new fixed rate energy deal set under the new price cap.
This deal is worth considering especially if you think the Russian situation may worsen again and energy prices take another turn for the worse.
If so, locking in for a year could end up being a master stroke.
If you fancy becoming a customer and get a fixed energy deal mail me at robbiethetrader with "Tep" in the subject line.
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There is no holding stock and there is little cost so it's a nice money-making sideline, again let me know if you would like to become a distributor or customer. As a Distributor you make money every time a customer switches on energy or uses their phone or takes out insurance.
I've shorted Halma after a pretty poor statement which to me meant it looked overvalued. Its statutory profits are down and net debt has soared from £274m to £596m.
PE ratios look too high and the dividend too low.
For now then I'm short but probably I'd bank profits as there is strong support at 21.
I've had a small summer clear out.
Brae proved a bad buy with a loss of £458 after shares are set to be suspended while waiting for final results.
It might be lots of nothing as the accounting hold up seems to be over a small amount but I find with these things get out first and wait for the re-instatement then maybe buy back, just in case of a skeleton rattling about.
Losses also taken: Sxs went for £82, Gb for £151.
Profits taken in the Asos short of £3,020 and one of the Aston Martin shorts got stopped out for a tasty profit of £11,190.
The last of Vic went for profits of £4,060 and Pearson for £235. 888 went for a profit of £1,350.
Total profit for the website after losses taken off profits is £19,622.
Elsewhere a super report from Ms International, a hard one to buy as it is silly volatile when it need not be.
Things looks excellent there and if it can sell its gun system then any announcement could see the shares soar overnight.
Right onto the trading retreat in Palma.
Hours of discussing markets, loads of psychology with Elizabeth and soothing massages and treatments from Kalpesh.
Fabulous people, many self-made with their own businesses, it isn't fair to talk about them in any further depth as obviously I do not want to breach confidences.
At every one of these events I do learn a lot from discussing more in depth people's ideas and strategies and what they've been up to and their reasons for buying shares.
Three major points came up as when considering why some people struggle to make money or are currently losing.
1. Following bulletin board pundits.
2. Gambling without realising it.
3. Not having a plan with each trade/not using stops - no "what if things go wrong" strategy.
Starting with 1.
The more I spend a large amount of time with investors the more it comes through the damage done by them following pundits.
I was frankly staggered by the vast amounts lost by simply copying online pundits. Then not managing the trades after buying.
One person had just massive losses by following someone else in two shares that did huge damage: Boo Hoo and Saga.
Another did his absolute brains on Revolution Bars and Unbound. Another on Hotel Chocolat. (Anyone who tastes this foul chocolate would know to go short).
When I say absolute brains worse losses than you could think.
I am talking well into six figures.
They all said they carried on holding because their various pundits continued to be bullish as shares fell.
This isn't the fault of the pundits however bullish they appeared. They're just giving their views like I do.
I am sure some have fallen foul by following me too given I guess I am a pundit though I do advocate a plan and stops. There really is never any need to lose so much unless you get unlucky via a fraud or dishonesty.
We seem desperate to follow others but we have to take responsibility for our own trades.
This is point 3 - ANY plan or any stop loss at ANY point would have got them out of these shares with small losses.
Yes but pundit was so sure the shares would rise as they were falling". Not an excuse!
Pundits are always going to be bullish and often hold for way too long. Crystallising a loss is one of the hardest lessons to learn.
You MUST research yourself and PLAN.
Remember pundits didn't mean to cost you money. It's just they are human like everyone else and are immediately biased.
Onto point 2, gambling. If you have large bets on bitcoin, forex and indices, you are absolutely gambling and that's it.
No argument there and if you are gambling you may have to consider stopping.
Signs are of a big gambler who will never stop is very high stakes on a small number of risky shares and usually indices.
Often from my experience they get big wins, never bank the profits and end up crashing again, starting a boom and bust cycle.
I am very pleased to report a couple of the group actually sold their losers. And on top of that even gladder to report one would have lost a further £3,500 by holding on and the other £6,000.
I would suggest to anyone go through your folios - anything losing more than 25%? It must go. Just do it, however hard that is to crystallise a loss.
I'd like to thank Elizabeth and Kalpesh for the all the mindset work they did with the group.
Looks like some of you are coming back next June which hopefully we will do again.
Can't wait to see those of you booked into September's retreat. It is sold out right now but if you feel stuck and need help and want to spend some days with us, I can put you on a waiting list. Dates are 12th-16th September.
With markets continuing to look tricky mainly because of things we can't do anything about time to be careful about what to buy and in particular I suggest leave anything with big debt well alone.
I love companies with decent cash piles and I've developed a screen for shares with cash with Sharepad to go with my new book.
The screen goes with one of my strategies from the new book "Dash for Cash".
The idea is it picks up sensible shares with a cash pile for further examination.
I don't mean it to be "just buy any share on the screen." My idea is it's a start for further research as just because a company has a cash pile doesn't necessarily mean it's a great company.
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POSSIBLE LIVE SEMINAR OCTOBER 13th MIGHT YOU ATTEND?
I am only very vaguely thinking of a return for a live hotel event on October 13th.
My thought is a kind of "NT and friends" day with guests like say a screening specialist, a guru from sharepad, a spreadbet company....
And I was also thinking of some chats with top investors with their tips for success. We'd also do lots of share screening and have some fun too.
It would also be a networking event and include a top notch three course lunch and there'd be an evening bar and pizzas, if you wanted to stay on. You can chat to others and relax in their company.
I just don't know whether people want a live event anymore so if you would consider coming could you let me know. I don't really want to start publicising it and take bookings if there is no underlying interest.
Think it might be up your street? Just drop me a mail with "NT live interested" in the subject line.
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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 in the diary under Markets every other Thursday afternoon.