Completely new to the game

evilhomer · 06-11-2009, 05:07 PM

Hi all,

Just though I'd drop by and introduce myself!

I'm completely new to investing and have only recently finished uni (a 'yoof' as we'd say up north). I currently work as a geologist for a geological and mining consultancy, which I suppose sparked my interest in dealing. In fact, if it weren't for the recession, I'd actually be in Western Australia right now, cutting my teeth as a true field or mine geologist, working on some of the projects that hopefully we can all make a pretty penny off!

A lot of people seem to be investing in commodities at the moment - so if anyone wants a semi-informed opinion of a company I'd be happy to help (unless said company is one we've done work for or are currently doing work for.. conflict of interest and all that

).

I know most people probably know, but if you're interested in investing in commodities I would suggest checking out the various reporting codes - JORC, NI 43-101, etc, and the reasons they're there.

Cheers!

Spinner · 06-11-2009, 07:51 PM

Welcome!

Sounds like you have a relative wealth of information at your disposal there. The only UK traded speculative mining stock I still hold (mainly working the US exchanges these days) is SOLG, which I've had for donkey's years but finally seems to be acquiring signs of life.

Cheers, Spinner

(formerly somewhat near London, now rather farther away in Canada, also a recipient of a Geology degree from Southampton in a former life!)

chuckd · 06-12-2009, 03:23 AM

Welcome evilhomer, Glad you joined us.

06-11-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
evilhomer Junior Trader Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nr London Posts: 14 Rep Power: 54 Reputation: 138	Completely new to the game Hi all, Just though I'd drop by and introduce myself! I'm completely new to investing and have only recently finished uni (a 'yoof' as we'd say up north). I currently work as a geologist for a geological and mining consultancy, which I suppose sparked my interest in dealing. In fact, if it weren't for the recession, I'd actually be in Western Australia right now, cutting my teeth as a true field or mine geologist, working on some of the projects that hopefully we can all make a pretty penny off! A lot of people seem to be investing in commodities at the moment - so if anyone wants a semi-informed opinion of a company I'd be happy to help (unless said company is one we've done work for or are currently doing work for.. conflict of interest and all that ). I know most people probably know, but if you're interested in investing in commodities I would suggest checking out the various reporting codes - JORC, NI 43-101, etc, and the reasons they're there. Cheers!
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06-11-2009, 07:51 PM	#2
Spinner Untitled Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89 Favorites: BA, SSW, HEB Rep Power: 138 Reputation: 2155	Welcome! Sounds like you have a relative wealth of information at your disposal there. The only UK traded speculative mining stock I still hold (mainly working the US exchanges these days) is SOLG, which I've had for donkey's years but finally seems to be acquiring signs of life. Cheers, Spinner (formerly somewhat near London, now rather farther away in Canada, also a recipient of a Geology degree from Southampton in a former life!) __________________ DIsclaimer: Spinner is not a genius trader, terrible results speak for themselves. However, in the spirit of complete disclosure, he is holding the following stocks long for dividends (SSW, BA), trading the following stocks for growth (OCNF, HEB, BDSI, CTIC, NRI, ICAD), and holding the following loony tunes penny shares for the million dollar payday (BIPH, XDSL).
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06-12-2009, 03:23 AM	#3
chuckd UberTrader Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: conyers, Posts: 700 Favorites: KFN LVS NTE Rep Power: 295 Reputation: 5419	Welcome evilhomer, Glad you joined us. __________________ All advice from me is guaranteed to be worth at least what you paid for it, or double your money back. All persons dealing with matters of personal finance are advised to gather information from blogs, books, radio and TV, consult with professionals, discuss the matter with anybody who will listen, and then make their own decision.
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