Online stock/share trading

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by Ramrod

Cool! Did the tip reap rewards?

Eventually... though not as soon as planned - I ended up holding onto the stock for a year - made about 50% on it...

I use HDSL (Halifax Share Dealing Service) - very easy to use.

Only do it if you can afford to lose as well as gain.

[danielf]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Only do it if you can afford to lose as well as gain.

It's probably a good idea to tell the wife as well

[lauzjp]

brave people do share dealing! when I'm feeling flush I'll do a couple of scratchcards!

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

Eventually... though not as soon as planned - I ended up holding onto the stock for a year - made about 50% on it...

50% in a year is very good!

[Aragorn]

I use Iweb which is part of Halifax. £10 flat fee with no minimum no of trades. You can also shelter shares in a self select ISA, althought there is a small admin charge.

Personally, I get tips from the Telegraph money website or the BBC pages and the breakout charts someone linked to a while back. Investors chronicle would be a good investment if you are serious.

The markets are a bit volatile atm, but there are some good bargains out there if you look.

Are you after a long term investment (blue chips) or day trading (more risky, but potentially better returns). As Paul says decide how much you can afford to lose and then anything you gain is a bonus. Also remember to take your gains on a regular basis (which I don't)! A 50% gain is only on paper until you actually realise the profit - as has been seen over the last couple of weeks.

HTH.