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Share Picks 2020

  • 28-12-2019 8:16pm
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    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,145 ✭✭✭✭


    Shoot.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭Mach 3


    beertons wrote: »
    Shoot.

    Did 'Share picks 2019' beat the S&P 500?

    Portfolios 2020?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    Early 2019 I bought heavily in Shopify. It’s a quality stock for keeps, have a look.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 403 ✭✭bizidea


    Would anyone recommend a good book or website where I could learn about investing I want to start investing this coming year probably a couple of hundred a month but nothing too risky


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    smurfit kappa
    crh
    shell
    glanbia ( only because its been beaten down so much )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,832 ✭✭✭crushproof


    Scottie99 wrote: »
    Early 2019 I bought heavily in Shopify. It’s a quality stock for keeps, have a look.

    Didn't have the courtesy to share on the 2019 Share Picks? :D Some returns YTD, can they continue that momentum into the New Year.

    For me, a few safe bets for the year ahead. I believe Mastercard and Visa will continue to grow this year as the world continues to move from cash to card. I only bought into both in the past couple of months. Delayed the trigger for ages and finally bought in, the growth over the past couple of years has been relentless.

    Facebook will continue to dominate social media advertising revenue so I can the stock continuing its recent upswing.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    crushproof wrote: »
    Didn't have the courtesy to share on the 2019 Share Picks? :D Some returns YTD, can they continue that momentum into the New Year.

    My apologies. This is the first year I’ve started seriously investing.

    Yep Visa/MasterCard is a solid pick. In financials, I’ve invested (small) in Square and Stone Co.

    Edit - I did https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057977740


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭Millionaire only not


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    smurfit kappa
    crh
    shell
    glanbia ( only because its been beaten down so much )

    U were dead right with Disney shares last year


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Scottie99 wrote: »
    Yep Visa/MasterCard is a solid pick.

    Really, take a look at the level of private credit and the the general consensus that personal credit is likely to be the next source of a financial crisis. How are either of those companies set up to take the hit?


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    U were dead right with Disney shares last year


    0ver a 12 month period it is called being lucky.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    Really, take a look at the level of private credit and the the general consensus that personal credit is likely to be the next source of a financial crisis. How are either of those companies set up to take the hit?

    These companies are facilitators. Visa doesn't directly lend money to consumers through its branded credit or debit cards. The money being borrowed comes from the financial institution that actually issues the card, such as JPMorgan Chase or Capital One.


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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Scottie99 wrote: »
    These companies are facilitators. Visa doesn't directly lend money to consumers through its branded credit or debit cards. The money being borrowed comes from the financial institution that actually issues the card, such as JPMorgan Chase or Capital One.

    You think the brands will survive without the funding..... they need a plan...

    And if you think the brands are worth it, then buy when they get hit and everyone else wants out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    You think the brands will survive without the funding..... they need a plan..


    Yes they’ll survive, they did during the last Financial Crisis. They’re financially strong..

    As for the future - e-commerce had the potential to drive explosive growth for the company.


  • Registered Users Posts: 83 ✭✭XMG


    SAAS seems to have fallen out of favour, bios for the win in 2020


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    Scottie99 wrote: »
    Early 2019 I bought heavily in Shopify. It’s a quality stock for keeps, have a look.

    +1 got in to that stock 3 yrs ago. Amazed by it's performance


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    0ver a 12 month period it is called being lucky.

    I'm thinking of putting some money in the city of London investment Trust, would you view this choice as a well balanced investment?

    I'm slightly put off by the trust being exclusively UK - sterling based?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 929 ✭✭✭sternn


    I bought some Tesla shares a few months back and has performed very well since. I'm unsure whether growth will stagnate as market cap is already pretty significant - however if they get their supply chain and battery development right in the medium term, they will perform very well.

    I also think Workday might have a better year next year but it might take some time to make any decent returns.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    I'm thinking of putting some money in the city of London investment Trust, would you view this choice as a well balanced investment?

    I'm slightly put off by the trust being exclusively UK - sterling based?

    I'm not familiar with this trust, so my comments will be general in nature.

    The first thing to consider is just the act of investing in a UK based trust. The value of a fund is based on it's holdings, so allowing for timing, you should not have much of an FX exposure in that sense.

    The second one is the big issue - the holdings. If the fund holds a broad global portfolio, the currency that the fund is designated in is not a big issue, but this fund seems to have a strong bend towards LSE stocks, so you would seem to be investing in the UK economy and not just choosing a currency that the fund is dominated in.

    So the question for you is why would a Euroland resident want to invest in the UK economy? Presumable you will also spend in Euros...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭Dots1982


    Anyone here like Bango?


  • Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭stretchaq


    Banco Santander
    GVC HOLDINGS
    Nuformix

    My three to follow


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Jim2007 wrote: »


    I'm not familiar with this trust, so my comments will be general in nature.

    The first thing to consider is just the act of investing in a UK based trust. The value of a fund is based on it's holdings, so allowing for timing, you should not have much of an FX exposure in that sense.

    The second one is the big issue - the holdings. If the fund holds a broad global portfolio, the currency that the fund is designated in is not a big issue, but this fund seems to have a strong bend towards LSE stocks, so you would seem to be investing in the UK economy and not just choosing a currency that the fund is dominated in.

    So the question for you is why would a Euroland resident want to invest in the UK economy? Presumable you will also spend in Euros...

    It has a solid reputation but perhaps is more suitable for UK residents?

    It's difficult to buy funds without being stung for the exit tax after seven - eight years?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Is anyone in cash waiting for a drop?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭JMMCapital


    Thargor wrote: »
    Is anyone in cash waiting for a drop?

    Buffet is.... 130B+


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    Jim2007 wrote: »
    Really, take a look at the level of private credit and the the general consensus that personal credit is likely to be the next source of a financial crisis. How are either of those companies set up to take the hit?

    Visa / mastercard are payment processors


    And where is this "general consensus"

    Just because there was a deep recession recently, doesn't mean there's one coming anytime soon.

    Before the last recession, the previous one was in the mid 80's


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,503 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Darc19 wrote: »
    Visa / mastercard are payment processors


    And where is this "general consensus"

    Just because there was a deep recession recently, doesn't mean there's one coming anytime soon.

    Before the last recession, the previous one was in the mid 80's

    Do you mean in an Irish context?

    Irish recessions have no effect on global equities, there was a recession in the US post 9-11


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Scottie99


    jon1981 wrote: »
    +1 got in to that stock 3 yrs ago. Amazed by it's performance


    Yep, you must have bought at a fantastic (looking back) price. The forecast stock price for the next 5 years looks encouraging (no guarantees). Know doubt they’ll be ups and downs along the way..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,483 ✭✭✭✭Supercell


    Long term holds BAM, BIP, STOR. The oil stocks also are interesting, watching OXY there, seems to be in recovery (early days, watching for a cross of the 100 ema and staying there before buying) but like all others in the sector oil prices need to continue their recent upward trajectory.
    Short term speculative (targeting $12 in 2020 , currently around $7): APPS
    May add SPG to long term hold/dividend account if price stabilises, not convinced we are there yet. MAC is another REIT I'm watching for the same reasons.

    Have a weather station?, why not join the Ireland Weather Network - http://irelandweather.eu/



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,996 ✭✭✭antimatterx


    If it wasn't for the deemed disposable rule I'd just invest in the S&P 500. Are there any funds that Irish tax residents can invest in, allow the value to roll up, and only pay tax when we sell?


  • Registered Users Posts: 43 cosybeach


    petrel resources best performing aim stock in 2019 hoping for a similar bounce in 2020


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭JMMCapital


    Stock Buybacks

    2019: $705B*
    2018: $810B
    2017: $520B
    2016: $535B
    2015: $575B
    2014: $550B
    2013: $480B
    2012: $400B
    2011: $400B

    Sectors*

    Tech: 32%
    Fins: 24%
    ConsDesc: 10%
    Indust: 9%

    *20 companies account for 50% through Q3, Citi data.

    via @BearTrapsReport

    No wonder we’re seeing such high PE ratios...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭Mach 3


    20283.jpeg

    None of the above tech was around at the end of 2009.
    As above - tech buybacks 2019 ~ 34%


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    What are people's thoughts on Shopify?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭JMMCapital


    What are people's thoughts on Shopify?

    P/E of 641.26 compared to the Internet Services industry's P/E of 32.20

    The companies total revenue for 2018 was just 1.073 billion with a total market cap of 46 billion.

    The stock is clearly way too overvalued I’d stay well away...


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 186 ✭✭Kickstart1.3


    If you followed the Bank of Ireland thread you'd know I got locked in for most of last year thanks to Brexit.
    I'm finally in profit now that Boris is in with a big majority. I expected €5 on the result and it has delivered. I'm expecting it to test €6 some point in the next 12 months.
    I'd like to diverge but cant justify some of the huge valuations a lot of the S&P stocks have. Especially the Tech stocks like AMD hitting a 20 year high! Many of these Techies are getting analysts saying BUY at the stocks all time highs. Yet you can be sure they are selling themselves.
    If anything I'm thinking it might be time to start offloading to cash the closer the S&P gets to 3500


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Parom


    I just stated investing last year April, currently watching miners: FCX (copper play), VEDL, AG, GOLD, CDE.
    Will continue to add more to XOM, RDS.B and ET.
    Waiting on MPW to drop a bit in price and also want to add more GEO, but i have full position already.


  • Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭hottipper


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    greedy lot :pac::pac::pac: set your stops alot of money on the table.

    https://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭bcklschaps


    Happy New Year to all the Share Tippers.

    Quick question, I am being asked by Degiro for my pps number ... I wonder what they are planning on doing with that ? and will they require proof that it is indeed my actual pps number ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 604 ✭✭✭TooOldBoots


    bcklschaps wrote: »
    Happy New Year to all the Share Tippers.

    Quick question, I am being asked by Degiro for my pps number ... I wonder what they are planning on doing with that ? and will they require proof that it is indeed my actual pps number ?

    PPS No
    Passport/Drivers licence
    Proof of address

    All pretty standard stuff for account set up. The pps no. can be used for tax purposes. IE to give you an end of year report or if Revenue request information from them which they are obliged to give them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭bcklschaps


    PPS No
    Passport/Drivers licence
    Proof of address

    All pretty standard stuff for account set up. The pps no. can be used for tax purposes. IE to give you an end of year report or if Revenue request information from them which they are obliged to give them

    Its not a new account setup. (I have been using Account for about a year now). They have just asked for PPS number this week and want it by the end of Jan. Anybody else being asked?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭Umaro


    You're probably being investigated by the Revenue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 866 ✭✭✭timetogo1


    bcklschaps wrote: »
    Its not a new account setup. (I have been using Account for about a year now). They have just asked for PPS number this week and want it by the end of Jan. Anybody else being asked?

    I was asked for mine. I opened my account in 2016 and was asked for my tax stuff in Jan 2017. They probably just have regulatory stuff to update in the new year.


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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Umaro wrote: »
    You're probably being investigated by the Revenue.

    And you have absolutely no idea....


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    bcklschaps wrote: »
    Its not a new account setup. (I have been using Account for about a year now). They have just asked for PPS number this week and want it by the end of Jan. Anybody else being asked?

    It is not unusual for banks and brokers to do a recheck every so often.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭Howard the Duck


    I'm a newbie when it comes to shares but I am looking at Beyond Meat, Smartsheet and Appfolio for longterm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭JMMCapital


    I'm a newbie when it comes to shares but I am looking at Beyond Meat, Smartsheet and Appfolio for longterm.

    Beyond meat is a fad, you would be better off shorting the stock. the stock is grossly overvalued you can tell this by a quick comparison to the actual meat processing companies and looking at the PE ratio which is 195. I just don't see how it can realistically grow into these earnings. The two other stocks you mentioned sound like fads too I've never heard of them a word of advice ignore all the hype you hear surrounding stocks especially tech/software specially from street (Wall Street) they're always looking for a sucker to make a quick buck off.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    I'm a newbie when it comes to shares but I am looking at Beyond Meat, Smartsheet and Appfolio for longterm.

    I'd agree with JMM. BYND - 4.65b mkt cap on sales of 90m.

    It appears to be a very replicable product.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,506 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    I had appfolio 2+ years ago, when it was ~$30ish, Sold out before makimg any money on it.
    Think its a solid stock but overvaluedand would notbbe surprised to see it dip this year. If it get <90 id have a look again


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 maca007755


    I'm expecting a recession. First Majestic Silver


  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭bradygaz


    Newbie investor 6 months ago and boy have i learned!! Education never comes for free, sometimes you have to pay the man for it unfortunately!

    Invested in an agtech company based in Oz but operating in USA with company announcements all very positive and had expanded in to growing a major trial hemp farm. Shady management now it seems held back serious operational info with the trail farm a total bust and dodgy insider trading out. Now in a suspended trading status.

    For 2020 will be saving monthly and making a play on Wellard (shipping) in the short term and keeping an eye on Falcon Oil and Gas as stages moving positively on their big play in Australia after 2 year delay due to fracking ban.

    Anyone else looking at Falcon as a long term play?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    bradygaz wrote: »
    Newbie investor 6 months ago and boy have i learned!! Education never comes for free, sometimes you have to pay the man for it unfortunately!

    Invested in an agtech company based in Oz but operating in USA with company announcements all very positive and had expanded in to growing a major trial hemp farm. Shady management now it seems held back serious operational info with the trail farm a total bust and dodgy insider trading out. Now in a suspended trading status.

    For 2020 will be saving monthly and making a play on Wellard (shipping) in the short term and keeping an eye on Falcon Oil and Gas as stages moving positively on their big play in Australia after 2 year delay due to fracking ban.

    Anyone else looking at Falcon as a long term play?

    These are quite high risk plays, essentially you're looking at more gambling like strategies investing in these types of companies but that's fine if you can accept the risk. Remember to only invest what you can afford.

    I don't really understand why you would want to invest in an Australian Oil and Gas company with the current worldwide push for greener energy as well as the ongoing issues in Australia itself which will prompt the government to introduce stricter greener measures. Unless you really think the market has oversold and profits are still there for it.

    My advice for investing in Australia is future rare minerals and electric car related materials such as cobalt and vanadium.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,461 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    bradygaz wrote: »
    Newbie investor 6 months ago and boy have i learned!! Education never comes for free, sometimes you have to pay the man for it unfortunately!

    I can only echo Kilboor's post and question whether you really have learned!


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