Barclays Share Discussion Threads

[astol] 18/6/2016 14:03

I am also voting out, we have a strong country and can certainly take back our sovereignty and decision making without having to negotiate with a bunch of bureaucrats, medium term the markets wont like it but we will have our own decision making and significantly reduce the outflow of monies spent on being in the EU and also be able to support our crippling NHS.Dyson and Tim Martin,Wetherspoons are both advocates of leaving.Have a pint on me Tim and Mr Dyson you can collect the EU dust:-)

[squiresquire] 18/6/2016 11:07

Me too, just waiting to see old Merkel chucked into the Rhine,.

[christh] 17/6/2016 16:20

David Kempton: why I'm voting for Europe
EU membership has been good for the UK and most immigrants work hard and pay their way, says our experienced investor.

by David Kempton on Jun 16, 2016 at 08:00
David Kempton: why I'm voting for Europe

The ‘Brexit’ vote really has gathered momentum this week and there is so much powerful debate on the issues that it divides friends and families – what will we discuss after 23 June?

Having strong involvement in three quite disparate UK business sectors – general industry, financial services and geothermal – which would almost certainly be badly disrupted by leaving the European Union, I am firmly in the ‘Remain’ camp.

That said, aren’t we much blessed to live outside the eurozone with a real democratic parliament fully accountable to its electorate, an independent judiciary and a police force which properly defends the safety of our citizens?

I’m indebted to John Lee’s speech to the House of Lords last week for pointing out that the ‘Remain’ camp has around 80% of the CBI, Society of Motor Manufacturers, Engineering Employers’ Federation, UKinbound (a major tourism body) and leading chairmen of our retailers as supporters.

I’m wary of the powerful ‘Brexit’ lobby for limiting immigration, where I’m indebted to David Smith in the Sunday Times for giving some useful facts:

In 2014 HM Revenue & Customs showed immigrants paid £2.5 billion more in taxes than they received in benefits.
80% of immigrants of working age have jobs.
In the six years to March 2016, the number of UK-born workers rose to a record 26.25 million, with a net rise of 939,000 European workers.

Migrants are here and working, but what may surprise Brexiteers is that they really do pay their way. Furthermore, the UK-born employment rate, up from 70.7% to 74.6% in the last six years, is probably close to the maximum possible, given those who are unable to work for whatever reason.

Since we joined the single market in 1973, Britain’s GDP is up 62%, compared to France at 42%, Germany 35%, Italy 15%. Clearly Britain has enjoyed a disproportionate share of foreign investment from EU membership, whilst remaining outside the eurozone.

Anyway, I’m voting to stay in Europe but my wife is voting for ‘Brexit’ so we shall just have to see how the result goes. Thankfully, after all the debating there’s not long to wait.

[informant100] 17/6/2016 15:28

On the 18 September 2014 people in Scotland voted in a Referendum to remain in the United Kingdom. The polls prior suggested they would leave. Brexit is similar. No doubt we will end up remaining in the EU.

[diku] 17/6/2016 15:27

smurfy....thanks for the soothing words!...Barc isn't going to recover anytime soon...could do with a bid after EU vote....

[smurfy2001] 17/6/2016 15:22

Just in case chaps a reminder if you're an IG client. They've gone and doubled the margin on equities :(



At 3pm on Friday 17 June, the starting margin rate on the FTSE 100 will increase to 1.5%. The starting margin rates on all GBP currency pairs will increase to 3%. The starting margin rates on all European indices and EUR currency pairs will increase to 1%. The starting margin rates on major UK shares and all UK sectors will increase to 10%.

[smurfy2001] 17/6/2016 15:06

Hello folks, it wasn't long ago l was posting mostly on my own but now we have so many guests and l want to welcome you onboard ;)

If you're in Barclays at a higher price get comfortable as this stock isn't going to recover anytime soon.

[christh] 17/6/2016 15:03

supermarky 17 Jun'16 - 14:55 - 117664 of 117664

can not win them all.
I am a long term investor not a short term speculator.

I am happy with the dividends.

[supermarky] 17/6/2016 14:55

You talked up Rio all the way down. Your investment decisions haven't been too hot in your own words.

[supermarky] 17/6/2016 14:51

Christh I also think you are not very bright.

[alphorn] 17/6/2016 12:29

MY WIVES.........how many?

[portside1] 17/6/2016 12:24

I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR ANY OF THE 3 MAIN PARTIES AGAIN THEY ARE ALL THE SAME LIARS

[portside1] 17/6/2016 12:22

christh I retired at 50 now 68 by using my views on all issues
when people lie you know not to believe a word they say again

CAMERON AND IS ROTTEN CRONIES HAVE LIED TO THE VOTERS TRYING SCARE THEM TO VOTE FOR THEIR BENEFITS NOT THE BENEFIT OF THE VOTERS

CAMERON AND IS SIDE KICK ARE TRULY DISGUSTINGS RATS LIARS AND SCUM IN MY VIEW
AND I AM A CONSERVATIVE BUT WILL NOT VOTE FOR THESE SCUM AGAIN

MY THOUGHTS MY VIEWS I ONLY HAVE 4 VOTES MY WIFE AND MY TWO CHILDREN WHO VOTE BY MY VIEWS

[lrj] 17/6/2016 12:05

Christh,

117650
Turkey will never join EU in a million years.
Greece will veto, Cyprus will veto, France will veto and maybe UK will veto.

You have just stated what is 100% wrong with the EU, each Country still want to be autonomous.

[christh] 17/6/2016 10:04

portside1
I said to you yesterday.
Pack your money under you matress and prepare to take them with you on the side
whatever you have £1 million or more.

...and by the way I was not born yesterday,I am due for my pension in 5 years time
if I live to enjoy it with your drivel and hatred.

I do not worry about Barclays share price soon or later will catch on, maybe not in my lifetime but it will.
Perhaps Bob D will come back and sort it out.

[christh] 17/6/2016 09:58

capeview,
how about the European companies that settled in UK?

Do you want them to leave?

The companies coming from non-EU countries settled here because of our EU membership do you want them to leave?

How about Scotland and Wales they want to REMAIN in EU...
Both Scotland and Wales get so many grants from EU, export so much to EU
what do you want them to do?

That will split the UK won't it?

THe UK gets so much from the EU which is improved the life of every UK citizen
but it is not appreciated.
God forbid if UK votes out then you will regret it but will be too late.

[alphorn] 17/6/2016 09:58

The current account surplus in the 19-country eurozone jumped sharply in April, data from the European Central Bank showed Friday.

....that reads 'surplus'.

[portside1] 17/6/2016 09:55

christh you are deluded and not that bright more a simple child who still believes in santa claus

[capeview] 17/6/2016 09:39

Vote REMAIN to have our jobs industry ripped apart so they can give jobs to other countries. What happens to those people who get made redundant here?

Only the companies stay here but the jobs don't. Seems like Europe just seems to want to tear down Britain. How is that beneficial at all?

Vote LEAVE.