I have been thinking this volatility on the Stock Markets should present an opportunity for savvy investors to buy some blue chip shares when they are down.

It would require one being prepared to wait out the turn around and of course they could go down further in the meantime.

Any ideas?

I guess one should be after ones that pay high dividends, but will that still be the case after the recovery which may be 18 months away.

Here is a list of the currently paying the best dividends

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I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on.

John Smith wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 1:25pm:

I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on.

Yes QANTAS, VIRGIN, Travel Companies for a start!

Redmond Neck wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 1:28pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on. Yes QANTAS, VIRGIN, Travel Companies for a start!

Sydney airport parking sounds good. Have you seen what they charge for parking over there?

It's almost better than a printing press with current currency plates

John Smith wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 1:35pm:

Redmond Neck wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:28pm: John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on. Yes QANTAS, VIRGIN, Travel Companies for a start! Sydney airport parking sounds good. Have you seen what they charge for parking over there? It's almost better than a printing press with current currency plates

If nobody's flying, nobody's parking.

I can see why Italy has botched it's response to the bat flu - it's full of Italians like you - can't think beyond your noses.

Frank wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 6:15pm:

If nobody's flying, nobody's parking.

The car park is not going anywhere. And given that it's all automated, it doesn't have a large staff to maintain. It'll still be there when the virus ends. Qantas, no ... but the car park. Definitely.


I can see why thinking long term is not your thing.

Redmond Neck wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 12:53pm:

I have been thinking this volatility on the Stock Markets should present an opportunity for savvy investors to buy some blue chip shares when they are down. It would require one being prepared to wait out the turn around and of course they could go down further in the meantime. Any ideas?

They said that the GFC was a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone brave enough to buy shares when they bottomed out.

The risk of course is that the company goes bust or the whole world economy goes bust (which isn't out of the question)

I bought some Telstra shares when they were at $2.98. I'll see how that goes

I've started buying again. Might as well buy when prices are down.

Go BHP and RIO.  When we get past this China will launch the mother of all stimulus packages.

Start DCA now.

John Smith wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 1:25pm:

I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on.

Probably not a bad idea to buy shares in a company whose name you can spell.

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2020 at 7:05pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on. Probably not a bad idea to buy shares in a company whose name you can spell.

you don't need to spell the name to buy the shares ya moron.

John Smith wrote on Mar 20^th, 2020 at 7:49pm:

Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 7:05pm: John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on. Probably not a bad idea to buy shares in a company whose name you can spell. you don't need to spell the name to buy the shares ya moron.

John Smith wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 1:25pm:

I'm not very share market savy, but

;D ;D ;D ;D

Gordon wrote on Mar 20^th, 2020 at 8:53pm:

John Smith wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 7:49pm: Gordon wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 7:05pm: John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but i think you should rule out the quantas shares for now. They might not survive depending on how long this drags on. Probably not a bad idea to buy shares in a company whose name you can spell. you don't need to spell the name to buy the shares ya moron. John Smith wrote on Mar 19th, 2020 at 1:25pm: I'm not very share market savy, but ;D ;D ;D ;D

and? If I'm not share market savy and yet I know that you don't need to spell the company name to buy the shares, how cretinous does that make you in regard to the share market when you thought it mattered?


you're a bona fide idiot by comparison. No wonder you and goober like each other ;D ;D

Being able to spell the name of the company you invest in suggests you've done at least some research to see if it's a good company or not.

Didn't they teach you that in your Mesa meeting?

Redmond Neck wrote on Mar 19^th, 2020 at 12:53pm:

I have been thinking this volatility on the Stock Markets should present an opportunity for savvy investors to buy some blue chip shares when they are down. It would require one being prepared to wait out the turn around and of course they could go down further in the meantime. Any ideas?

You'd need to have balls as large as an elephant to buy shares now
especially if it's all of your life savings.

freediver wrote on Mar 20^th, 2020 at 6:59pm:

I've started buying again. Might as well buy when prices are down.

and whilst you're at it try your luck at the casino too ;)

Sir lastnail wrote on Mar 20^th, 2020 at 10:06pm:

freediver wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 6:59pm: I've started buying again. Might as well buy when prices are down. and whilst you're at it try your luck at the casino too ;)

Can you buy shares in them?

freediver wrote on Mar 21^st, 2020 at 5:32pm:

Sir lastnail wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 10:06pm: freediver wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 6:59pm: I've started buying again. Might as well buy when prices are down. and whilst you're at it try your luck at the casino too ;) Can you buy shares in them?

Yes - you used to be able to buy Crown shares.
I had some once.

Looks like Crown casino will be closed soon.

freediver wrote on Mar 21^st, 2020 at 5:32pm:

Sir lastnail wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 10:06pm: freediver wrote on Mar 20th, 2020 at 6:59pm: I've started buying again. Might as well buy when prices are down. and whilst you're at it try your luck at the casino too ;) Can you buy shares in them?

yes.
SGR is the code

My thoughts are that "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus!
Unfortunately, A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS NOT THE ONLY THING IMPACTING MARKETS, although those in positions of influence would NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT!
Also IMPACTING MARKETS, ARE;
1) DEMOGRAPHICS
2) ENERGY ISSUES
3) CLIMATE CHANGE

As I said, "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus, BUT JUST HOW MUCH THE FALL/S WILL BE, IS UNKNOWABLE!

The ASX 200 is already down 34% from the recent record peak.

why have bhp doubled?

Spot

Beware today's Dead Cat Bounce ...

The market has a long way further down to go yet.  :(

Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 25^th, 2020 at 1:08pm:

Beware today's Dead Cat Bounce ... The market has a long way further down to go yet.  :(

Either that, or this is a bargain you will never see again in your life.

freediver wrote on Mar 26^th, 2020 at 6:23am:

Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 25th, 2020 at 1:08pm: Beware today's Dead Cat Bounce ... The market has a long way further down to go yet.  :( Either that, or this is a bargain you will never see again in your life.

ahhhh

is the glass half empty or half full... ;)

cods wrote on Mar 26^th, 2020 at 6:29am:

freediver wrote on Mar 26th, 2020 at 6:23am: Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 25th, 2020 at 1:08pm: Beware today's Dead Cat Bounce ... The market has a long way further down to go yet.  :( Either that, or this is a bargain you will never see again in your life. ahhhh is the glass half empty or half full... ;)

Yep. That's the billion dollar question.

perceptions_now wrote on Mar 21^st, 2020 at 6:53pm:

My thoughts are that "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus! Unfortunately, A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS NOT THE ONLY THING IMPACTING MARKETS, although those in positions of influence would NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT! Also IMPACTING MARKETS, ARE; 1) DEMOGRAPHICS 2) ENERGY ISSUES 3) CLIMATE CHANGE As I said, "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus, BUT JUST HOW MUCH THE FALL/S WILL BE, IS UNKNOWABLE!

I'll go with that. It's so far gone to be otherwise.

perceptions_now wrote on Mar 21^st, 2020 at 6:53pm:

My thoughts are that "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus! Unfortunately, A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS NOT THE ONLY THING IMPACTING MARKETS, although those in positions of influence would NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT! Also IMPACTING MARKETS, ARE; 1) DEMOGRAPHICS 2) ENERGY ISSUES 3) CLIMATE CHANGE As I said, "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus, BUT JUST HOW MUCH THE FALL/S WILL BE, IS UNKNOWABLE!

Agreed.

I think there are further drops ahead and it is going to get very ugly.

If the valuations drop back to where they were during the GFC, then there are very very big drops still to come.  :(

Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 28^th, 2020 at 8:13am:

perceptions_now wrote on Mar 21st, 2020 at 6:53pm: My thoughts are that "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus! Unfortunately, A GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS NOT THE ONLY THING IMPACTING MARKETS, although those in positions of influence would NOT WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT! Also IMPACTING MARKETS, ARE; 1) DEMOGRAPHICS 2) ENERGY ISSUES 3) CLIMATE CHANGE As I said, "Share Markets" are likely to go DOWN by 50% plus, BUT JUST HOW MUCH THE FALL/S WILL BE, IS UNKNOWABLE! Agreed. I think there are further drops ahead and it is going to get very ugly. If the valuations drop back to where they were during the GFC, then there are very very big drops still to come.  :(

Yes. It has been far more accelerated than the GFC drop. Too fast you could say. It's not just something that affected Political & Military based nations playing that silly SuperPower Game over pizza. It's something that has affected 'EVERY' nation on the planet really. Even the Pitcairn Islanders are not letting anyone come to their islands while they molest the children.

freediver wrote on Mar 26^th, 2020 at 6:49am:

cods wrote on Mar 26th, 2020 at 6:29am: freediver wrote on Mar 26th, 2020 at 6:23am: Captain Nemo wrote on Mar 25th, 2020 at 1:08pm: Beware today's Dead Cat Bounce ... The market has a long way further down to go yet.  :( Either that, or this is a bargain you will never see again in your life. ahhhh is the glass half empty or half full... ;) Yep. That's the billion dollar question.

listen to the bare foot investor. He would tell you to buy shares because it is written in his book which you can have for $29.95 :D LOL

Sir lastnail wrote on Mar 31^st, 2020 at 2:35pm:

listen to the bare foot investor. He would tell you to buy shares because it is written in his book which you can have for $29.95 :D LOL

Reminds me of something I saw a few years back (I think someone used it as their signature on another forum):

The Internet is full of scams.
Let me show you how to avoid them for just $19.95

Wonder if it was the "Barefoot Investor"?

;D

Any bets on whether the ASX 200 will ever drop back below 4500? That's the low point from around 10 days ago.

It could well drop another 20%

Hold on to your hats.  :D

freediver wrote on Mar 31^st, 2020 at 6:38pm:

Any bets on whether the ASX 200 will ever drop back below 4500? That's the low point from around 10 days ago.

Yes

We're not even at the end of the beginning

The_Barnacle wrote on Apr 1^st, 2020 at 9:14pm:

freediver wrote on Mar 31st, 2020 at 6:38pm: Any bets on whether the ASX 200 will ever drop back below 4500? That's the low point from around 10 days ago. Yes We're not even at the end of the beginning

You might be right.
The Banks invented the Virus  :D so every nation can go further into dept as they run out of money giving out stimulus packages - when the true wealth is not money, it's assets.
Owning Countries is a sure way to real wealth and power.
Countries are just like Corporations and Companies - they can be bought and sold.

Jasin wrote on Apr 1^st, 2020 at 11:21pm:

The Banks invented the Virus  :D

WTF
What sort of brain fart have you come up with now?

The_Barnacle wrote on Apr 3^rd, 2020 at 3:33pm:

Jasin wrote on Apr 1st, 2020 at 11:21pm: The Banks invented the Virus  :D WTF What sort of brain fart have you come up with now?

Taking the Mickey.
But also hinting on what the world is progressing to.
Nations are like Companies, Corporations.
Who will you be working for?

...is ScoMo working for the USA, like the Gov-General works for the UK?