Ig Share Discussion Threads

[woracle] 09/6/2010 08:24

Beat revenue and EBITDA expectations.. u know what they say about bookies..

[woracle] 18/5/2010 08:55

guidfar, will have a play with CS platform when I have a moment. Just annecdotal, but a lot of posts around advfn boards with punters vowing to start spreadbetting as a result of CGT. Added with this, increase in volatility in markets this year, all good for business.

[guidfarr] 13/5/2010 17:09

I did take a look at WSPR's platform and yes it did look to me as inferior. I would be interested in your view on the Capital Spreads one if you care to take a look. I think it is quite a good platform and I use it myself (although not as good as IG) but hey then Capital Spreads is tiny. I've used most platforms on the market and IG seems to come first, LCG second, CityIndex/Finspreads one seems clunky.

As for IG I also think it is a good company and their CFD DMA service is top notch - their continued growth will come from it no doubt in future. I already have shares in LCG, as for IGG I will only get in if an opportunity comes up (350p say haha).

[woracle] 12/5/2010 16:01

guidfarr,

I am a customer of IG and WSPR. Don't know anything about LCG.
To be honest, IGs platform is simply light years ahead although WSPR has good customer service. They need it as the platform is basically pants and buggy and I am convinced can't handle the volumes. Also IG has a super mobile platform so I am always in touch and in control. WSPR doesn't have any. I only use WSPR as a backup. IG has brand recognition, fast growing international business, good cross sell into a great sports betting platform, shares are liquid and if they keep growing as planned will be knocking on the door of FTSE 100. I just think their business model, platform, more comprehensive services and brand makes them No 1. Many spread firms will come and go but IG will always be around. I've used finspreads too but nothing special. As market leader they will be first port of call for newbies and newbies tend to lose a lot more . LOL !!
I guess its like comparing Tescos vs Budgens, or just for you, PTEC vs Crypto. Comparing capitalisation tells me very little. PE wise, of course IGG is more expensive but not much more and they definetly deserve the premium. 4%+ divi too and growing well. Up to you... but if admire the product, why not buy the shares !

[guidfarr] 12/5/2010 12:52

why buy IG Group when you can buy LCG at rock bottom prices with directors in LCG having just piled up?

valuation of IGG: 1460m
valuation of LCG: 42.89M
valuation of WSPR (WorldSpreads in reality is very small compared to Capital Spreads): 31.10M

[woracle] 12/5/2010 08:59

Had a punt this morning at 393. The return of market volatilty and people planning to counter CGT gotta be good for business going foreward. I cant see them taxing betting as high as shares even if it was introduced. Maybe 10% like the old betting tax. Decent dividend too.

[volsung] 18/3/2010 17:11

Questor says BUY

[volsung] 15/3/2010 15:22

...in time for the drop lol

[volsung] 15/3/2010 09:25

Bought a few

[hxj] 05/3/2010 12:40

400 - lol - :)

[luderitz] 03/3/2010 17:40

Back to testing that 400p again.

[luderitz] 02/2/2010 21:09

Still going north.

[luderitz] 01/2/2010 14:41

Lots of Director selling on the 21stJan. and more today.. but only effect on share price is that it goes up.. what's going on here?

[anhar] 25/1/2010 12:48

The Motley Fool has made IGG a sell recently after a good profit as a value share, though the writer himself continues to hold for income it appears.

[letsgetbizzay] 19/1/2010 07:36

As stated, record numbers. These should be at 400p today.

[volsung] 09/12/2009 16:38

Cheers anhar

[iomhere] 09/12/2009 16:26

Add on any weakness - is that the message?

[anhar] 09/12/2009 16:19

Reviewed favourably on Motley Fool today after the trading update.

[guidfarr] 08/12/2009 13:50

well share price has been trading favourably but i'm nervous at those levels, what with the budget tomorrow and LCG's shock to the market.

from the financial times

Just 18 months ago, LCG had appeared to have benefited from the credit crunch as investors seized upon the volatile markets as an opportunity to place bets. But in recent months the range-bound nature of the market meant punters had been able to make small bets with limited risk of large losses.

"Less volatility means that people are more confident about sitting on their positions when the market goes the other way," said one analyst. "So there are less people closing out their losing positions, which is how spread-betting companies make much of their money."

if this hit LCG it might hit IGG?

[letsgetbizzay] 04/12/2009 16:32

Looking for 360+ pre results. Figures should be good ;-)

[luderitz] 23/11/2009 15:18

This one seems to be on the up on the way to their trading statement in a couple of weeks time.

[sruthan] 22/10/2009 08:26

This would have helped:

IG Group has been started at Canaccord with a buy rating and a 375p price target.

[luderitz] 21/10/2009 14:20

Now up double average volume.

[luderitz] 21/10/2009 10:02

SP up Volume up, what's cooking?

[its the oxman] 29/9/2009 09:57

bought more a few days ago 317p - going the right way so far