[Axion]

(Original post by UKiwi)
Posted in the other thread but thought I should post here too - I am interested in joining... Although I have no idea what this actually entails.

Edit: Just saw your reply!

replied in the other thread. Welcome aboard.

Leave everything to me. my psot tomorrow will explain everything you need to know

[UKiwi]

(Original post by Axion)
replied in the other thread. Welcome aboard.

Leave everything to me. my psot tomorrow will explain everything you need to know

Okay that's great.

This is probably going to sound quite stupid but could I ask you to include a few definitions/explanations in the main post tomorrow? Terms such as: 'total return index', 'dividends', 'share price appreciation' (I assume that's just the value of the shares increasing) etc. and possibly an explanation of trading charges/fees etc. Obviously I will pursue some of my own research online but a bit of a leg-up would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

[Axion]

(Original post by UKiwi)
Okay that's great.

This is probably going to sound quite stupid but could I ask you to include a few definitions/explanations in the main post tomorrow? Terms such as: 'total return index', 'dividends', 'share price appreciation' (I assume that's just the value of the shares increasing) etc. and possibly an explanation of trading charges/fees etc. Obviously I will pursue some of my own research online but a bit of a leg-up would be much appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

dividends = payments of cash PER SHARE given back to shareholders. These are often obviously higher when companies make profits. For example;

company A has 100m shares at £10 each and wants to redistribute £10m to shareholders as a reward. Therefore on the dividend date for each share you held you will now receive an extra 10p on top.

share price appreciation is just when the share price goes up. thats what appreciation means. The opposite is depreciation when it goes down.

In the UK for most companies you pay around £10 when you buy and when you sell, and you also pay 0.5% stamp duty tax when you buy unless you use an ISA which is exempt from tax.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. E.g. companies which are listed on 2 stock exchanges, one of which is Ireland such as Tullow Oil, then you have to pay 1% stamp duty due to their laws.

But you normally don't need to worry about these as they don't change often at all.

[ROBBY7896]

I'm interested if it's not too late. Do I need to do anything or is registering my interest enough?

[Axion]

(Original post by ROBBY7896)
I'm interested if it's not too late. Do I need to do anything or is registering my interest enough?

not too late, I'll add you to the list!

You dont need to do anything yet except to follow the instructions in the first post. All details will be released tomorrow

[non]

my exams don't finish until Thursday so I'm going to start then. If that's all right.

[eugenius 8]

ooh can i join?

[Axion]

(Original post by non)
my exams don't finish until Thursday so I'm going to start then. If that's all right.

yeah thats perfectly fine .

However i'll be sending out the instructions tomorrow which should take like 10-15 mins to follow so if you could just do them this weekend i'd be much obliged :P.

Stay tuned

[royraymondo]

(Original post by Axion)
Hi guys,

I am setting up a share trading competition via a website for TSr only members. It will consist of a league table, and lenient rules but ultimately, it will be good practise for all participants (and its free). It is impossible to cheat by the way.

I already have enough participants, but it would be more enjoyable with more competition if there are more people playing. Some current knowledge will give you a head start but if not you will learn throughiout.

Starting rules are £10k and no resets so your portfolio will run forever.

You must trade shares listed on the LSE, so you should be in a time zone that can accompany this

If you're interested just drop a note here saying so

It will be fun and good practise.

Current Willing Participants:

Axion
Point!
JustAnotherCliche
Jeester
Bgreen91
SneakyDoug
I smell like Maths
HeyyImRyan
murray29
.lalalala.
The Nosy Gecko
Miryo
Sagga
non
Ukiwi
Get rich
ROBBY7896

What do I need to do if i'm interested?
1. drop me a note here saying you are, I will then add you as a friend
2. make sure you don't get banned on TSR!
3. YOU MUST add http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=1010366 to your watchlist as this is where updates will appear
4. Relax, prep and wait for further updates!

I will probably set up the competition this weekend, so get researching if you like or merely leave it until I say what the next steps are. I must reiiterate though, all further details will be on the 'Official Stocks and Shares Thread'.

Good luck to all who enter, and I'll confirm your addition to the competition as soon as possible.

Axion

entries will soon be denied as soon as this thread closes. If you wnt to enter, quickly drop a message before its too late!

Just saw this.
Can I join?

[Axion]

(Original post by eugenius 8)
ooh can i join?

Will add you now . Please follow the instrctions in the first post

[Axion]

yes .

I'll add to the list in like 20 minutes when i get to my computer. Please follow the steps in post 1.

[shiinkii]

YOLO. I want in.

[Axion]

updated with new members .

Thanks for entering.

All details sent out tomorrow without failure :P

Good luck all and hope you enjoy it once its up and running.

[Tactical Nuclear Penguin]

(Original post by Axion)
Hi guys,

I am setting up a share trading competition via a website for TSr only members. It will consist of a league table, and lenient rules but ultimately, it will be good practise for all participants (and its free). It is impossible to cheat by the way.

I already have enough participants, but it would be more enjoyable with more competition if there are more people playing. Some current knowledge will give you a head start but if not you will learn throughiout.

Starting rules are £10k and no resets so your portfolio will run forever.

You must trade shares listed on the LSE, so you should be in a time zone that can accompany this

If you're interested just drop a note here saying so

It will be fun and good practise.

Current Willing Participants:

Axion
Point!
JustAnotherCliche
Jeester
Bgreen91
SneakyDoug
I smell like Maths
HeyyImRyan
murray29
.lalalala.
The Nosy Gecko
Miryo
Sagga
non
Ukiwi
Get rich
ROBBY7896
eugenius 8
Frube
royraymondo
shiinkii
MW94

What do I need to do if i'm interested?
1. drop me a note here saying you are, I will then add you as a friend
2. make sure you don't get banned on TSR!
3. YOU MUST add http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show....php?t=1010366 to your watchlist as this is where updates will appear
4. Relax, prep and wait for further updates!

I will probably set up the competition this weekend, so get researching if you like or merely leave it until I say what the next steps are. I must reiiterate though, all further details will be on the 'Official Stocks and Shares Thread'.

Good luck to all who enter, and I'll confirm your addition to the competition as soon as possible.

Axion

entries will soon be denied as soon as this thread closes. If you wnt to enter, quickly drop a message before its too late!

Can I join please please send me details!

[Axion]

(Original post by dudleyian)
Can I join please please send me details!

hey ,

Ive added you to the list. the details will be alls ent tomorrow. Please follow the instructions in the first post for the time being!

[Tactical Nuclear Penguin]

(Original post by Axion)
hey ,

Ive added you to the list. the details will be alls ent tomorrow. Please follow the instructions in the first post for the time being!

Thank you very much

[Axion]

(Original post by dudleyian)
Thank you very much

you're welcome

[stackemup]

Yeah Axion I'm interested in this.

Can you add me please.

David

[thegodofgod]

(Original post by Axion)
Yep, added . make sure you follow the steps outlined above

Add me in please, hopefully will be amazing fun

[16dan2life]

Can I join please