It is about three months since I last reviewed my performance so I thought it was about time to do so. I aim to continue to do this quarterly in the future. My strategy has been shifting a little bit recently so it’s also a good opportunity to clarify how it has settled.
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
Watchlist review: May 2017
There’s been quite a bit of change since my last watchlist review so I think it’s time for an update. Continue reading
CPG sold, JE. bought
I have sold my holding in Compass Group for a 5% profit in order to buy back into Just Eat. I need to be careful not to trade too much… Continue reading
GAMA & RWS sold, BUR bought
Earlier this week I sold my holdings in Gamma Communications (for an 8% profit) and RWS for break-even. I used the proceeds to buy back into Burford. I’ve been quite busy lately so there’s a bit of a delay before noting trades. Continue reading
Mechanical screening
Not that long ago I used to get my ideas from various articles and tips and then try my best to do further research to make the ideas ‘my own’. Unfortunately this is a bit like trying to learn how to play darts by watching a monkey play. One of the things I haven’t explained here yet is how I screen for the investment ideas that go on my watchlist. Continue reading
MCRO & BUR sold
I have sold two of my largest holdings in Micro Focus and Burford Capital realising some quite substantial profits. Micro Focus I sold for a 64% profit and Burford for a 137% profit. Continue reading
CHH & PPB sold, NMC bought
I’ve sold my holdings in Churchill China and Paddy Power Betfair in order to make a new investment in NMC Health.