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Right this a more ‘personal’ article than most but it’s something that’s been on my mind for a while. I really don’t understand why some share writers will constantly praise a share... and then not own it. Literally on some sites some writers will write probably hundreds of articles often being in favour of a share, praising it and saying how it is good value, lauding its competitive advantages... and then not own the share. It just makes me wonder.
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Mark Howitt
Hi Tom,
It definitely wasn’t made as an attack on any ShareProphets writers. Being directly honest I was feeling a bit annoyed generally when I wrote that article but I still think it has some interesting points.
I can’t think of one instance really where a ShareProphets writer has liked a stock a lot but not owned it- which is good.
However please understand that share investing is not a hobby for me. I have a six figure share portfolio. I believe that I will be investing all my life and spend hours every day (even Christmas) learning more.
I mean in terms of being a pro writer… I couldn’t call myself one really but I have written some worldwide selling books, over 32,000 viewers on my website reading my stuff… and have been paid to write many other different subjects. I love writing and don’t really do it for the money. I spent eighteen months writing my novel for below the minimum wage… but I’m still glad I did so. I like creating something original and the flow feeling more than the money… although that is nice too!
wildrides
When you get home from school , before you settle into your homework , ask your mum about a concept called “ conflict of interest” It permeates UK law and business regulations and is the reason and answer to the question you posed .
Ever heard of a saying “ dont bite the hand that feeds you” ?
quazie123
Wildrides, it sounds like you do not really understand the concept yourself. The real conflict is the scribbler working for the broker whose boss makes fat fees from a client and cannot bear it when junior wants to make a hold/sell recommend but is told to keep firing out the buy tip.
Tom Winnifrith
Filthy a’hole
You make yourself look ever more stupid every time you post here. I favour free speech so I published Mark’s article even though the poor fellow was talking bollocks.
I then exercised my right to free speech by pointing out why he was talking bollocks.
I then approved mark’s comment back. And shortly I shall approve Mark’s next article.
What part of free speech am I missing? Mark can submit what he wants as can any other writer here.
You really are such an a’hole – please go post your nonsense on the LSE QPP asylum, you will be among friends and folks of a similar mental level to yourself.
T