https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-sharesI'm looking to invest some spare cash in 4 or 5 FTSE companies. Only about £1000 in each so nothing too exciting, just a range of sectors to see if I can out perform the current 1% bank interest. Here's my quick picks, does anyone have any commenthttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532170693#532170693Thomas Cook (recovery play)Incadea (enterprise solutions - post float growth)Angle (health diagnostic growth)Telecom Plus ( plenty of growth left in that one)ITV (no longer a media platform for brain dead northerners)Sat, 11 May 2013 04:23:12 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532169773#532169773thanks SJ interesting listSat, 11 May 2013 02:44:25 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532114743#532114743http://www.londonstockexchange.com/prices-and-markets/retail-bonds/newrecent/newrecent.htmThu, 09 May 2013 06:07:32 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532105521#532105521I know its taking the fun out of it but if your looking for 5% on your money just back moyes at 1.06 for next man u manager for your 5k and make your 5% in 24 hours,Wed, 08 May 2013 17:16:42 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532102083#532102083"I'm not British, so correct me if I got this wrong, but I think the best way to invest in shares for British people is through a "stocks and shares ISA"."Yes, if you're thinking you're going to have money in for a while then you can put money into aWed, 08 May 2013 15:18:20 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532090427#532090427If you are just looking to beat savings returns, you could always try a multi-asset / absolute return fund. These are generally funds that are invested over a range of assets to dampen volatility and/or minimise capital losses.Absolute return funds eWed, 08 May 2013 08:45:36 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532084103#532084103Buy the f***ing dip (BTFD) is a great approach if used with quality companies. This has worked very well for me over the last few years i.e. recently: Tesco, Sainsburys, BP. Though I am pulling out completely from shares because the global economicWed, 08 May 2013 02:34:24 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532083927#532083927My personal rule of thumb is that I don't buy shares with a P/E ratio above 15 or a dividend yield lower than 3%. Historically at least this has been a wise strategy. Hence I would avoid RBS and Betfair.I'm not British, so correct me if I got this wrWed, 08 May 2013 02:08:33 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532077711#532077711Stick it in a low cost tracker and be doneTue, 07 May 2013 17:52:35 -0500https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/29919435/stocks-and-shares?post_id=532077179#532077179Nice one Roger. Whats the aversion to Vodaphone? The world is hooked on mobile communications and they seem to be the best on the high streetTue, 07 May 2013 17:26:00 -0500