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You gained a bit by not speculating in the property market too.Originally posted by AtW View PostMy stock market loss in the last 12 months: £0.00
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Actually it's not a linear progression. Plus it's about the return on investment on the amount risked. Equity Market is lethal at the moment and ive returned plus 20% in a market that's fallen 21% trading ranges. We can't all be geniuses like you and DP.Originally posted by AtW View PostMF math: make £15k in 180 days (£83 per day), then lose £5.6k in 7 days (£800 per day), and it's acceptable ...
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To be fair though, he's not lost anything through inflation. You have to have some savings for that to happen.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostYou gained a bit by not speculating in the property market too.
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A wood plank has got more right to call itself genius - I am just hoping you are not gambling away mailman's kids' edukation fund!Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostWe can't all be geniuses like you and DP.
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I'm not renting now, I've bought a house for cash. Rents are rising fast, landlords are *****.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostNo wonder people never own up to making losses on CUK. MF's was a refreshing confession, but an irresistible invitation for know it all's to come out of the cupboard, both of whom are renters
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I would warrant that they already have more savings in their child trust fund, savings accounts, current accounts and 5 year bonds than you have as a deposit for your flat.Originally posted by AtW View PostA wood plank has got more right to call itself genius - I am just hoping you are not gambling away mailman's kids' edukation fund!
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Landlords certainly are *****ers. *****ers being bailed out by the government and renters twice.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI'm not renting now, I've bought a house for cash. Rents are rising fast, landlords are *****.
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What isn't gambling at the moment? Apart from cash which is a dead cert loss.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostAt the moment its gambling.Comment
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Secret location, £180K tulipbox (new house from desperate developer).Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostLandlords certainly are *****ers. *****ers being bailed out by the government and renters twice.
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Plan is to await the property crash, which is due within the next 50 years and clean up with a mansion.Comment
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