Bt Share Discussion Threads

[kulvinder] 26/2/2018 19:46

Was thinking of buying, not so sure now if IC are correct.

[kulvinder] 26/2/2018 19:44

Thanks Buddy found the link as for your suggestion.https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/tips-ideas/2018/02/22/troubled-bt-has-further-to-fall/

[abbotslynn] 26/2/2018 14:36

Lies and cover up.

[archlight] 26/2/2018 11:48

Smurfy

I just asked one question which resulted in the hang ups and I hung up the next 2 calls. Yes, I've reached the conclusion its only share certificates that attract these calls. I thought it was wise to keep part of a portfolio, especially utilities, in certificate form for added security. But the nationalization threat is killing that too.

Thanks for the reply

[smurfy2001] 26/2/2018 11:13

Why spin them a yarn? Tell them you have not got any shares and just hang up. Do you have share certificates?

[eaaxs06] 26/2/2018 10:36

Not sure when you last bought an IC, monty, but I'll guess it's quite some time.

[wynmck] 26/2/2018 09:08

Numis reiterates Buy £4 tgt

[wynmck] 26/2/2018 08:38

Kulvinder-if you google troubledBThasfurthertofall you might get link

[montyhedge] 26/2/2018 08:28

Lol spend £2 and go and buy the IC. Must admit if BT finishes up today, I will be surprised.

[spendalot] 25/2/2018 14:49

RE 27450; in reality the pension issue does not affect the silver backs still employed there , neither will affect those with 10yrs or less remaining, those with 10yrs plus will have to review their pension strategy ( maybe using the various share saves/direct share options as an add on ) all the new employees will be on a different contract all together, therefore generally speaking it shouldn't cause much damage to either party.

[kulvinder] 25/2/2018 14:40

Can anyone post the article in investor's chronicle? Thanks in advance.

[toon1966] 25/2/2018 12:19

There is more than one thread to the pensions issue for BT. Most importantly is the triennial review which BT indicated in their last trading update would not be completed until mid 2018. There is also the matter of BT's appeal on the change from RPI to CPI for section C members. No date has been given but the Court of Appeal is expected to hear this within a year!

[holly1000] 25/2/2018 11:21

I agree the two options given to staff are both a win for the company! No one I know would strike over this, hope to see similar rise to RMG shares once finalized.

[pacemaker1000] 25/2/2018 10:58

Pension is the last stumbling block baring unexpected news. BT want it implemented April 1st so maybe news soon. But I haven’t heard of any internally to suggest that will happen. Can only look at RMG and hope for a similar result to the same situation controlled by the same union

[winner31] 25/2/2018 10:58

There's no appetite for strike action ,look what's happening at CNA 5000 to go ,the company will always win in the end

[boytoy] 25/2/2018 10:51

And when the BTPS members start talking about strike action I wonder what that will do for the share price

[careful] 24/2/2018 16:41

Financial year ends 31st march.
Final results in early May.

Not that long to wait.
Things such as pensions and other matters should be clearer by then.
About 12 weeks and we shall know more.

flying blind until then.

[andyj] 24/2/2018 15:45

I agree we will see a continuation of the rise Monday. Beyond that I am not so sure. I would love to see BT go quickly back up to 3.00, but I cannot see that happening yet.

[dr biotech] 24/2/2018 12:42

The Italian problems and one Ofcom situation have passed, so the future is a bit clearer..markets like certainty. Still have the pension issue and global services to resolve.

I’m still under water here, but at least I can see the surface. Hopefully a steady rise and decent income for the next couple of years which is my typical investment timescale

Fair enough Andy. I won't put you on filter :-)

[careful] 24/2/2018 12:01

Bears have had their day.
The UK's largest provider of broadband and mobile have been crushed over the last 2 years, with the shares halving.

A strong cash flow and several problems solved or almost solved, we should see a strong recovery over the next 12 months assuming reasonable results at year end.

The troubled relationship with the regulator seems to be improving also.

The IC article was lightweight. It is human nature to 'talk our book' and support our own positions.
But all of the misery is in todays price with lots to spare.

[montyhedge] 24/2/2018 11:42

Bulls you were lucky Friday, Investors Chronicle damming article on BT, shares should have been 220p. But Berenberg saved the day with its Buy recommendation. Next week going to be interesting.

[andyj] 24/2/2018 10:34

I take it your very fair question was to me. I originally bought in at 3.01 as the charts suggested a bottom was forming. I sold when that proved not to be the case, but bought again at 2.46. When they rose quickly to 2.73 it all seemed very encouraging, but their failure to make progress concerned me, especially as that was the upper (resistance) level of the downtrend. I reduced my holding and of course the 'correction' pushed BT to a new low. My attention was elsewhere, mainly on shorting the Dow, so I continued to hold. Charts are indeed only one tool of analysis, but the clearer the trend the more useful they prove in my experience. BT is one of the clearest in the market. For buy and hold investors a new low probably will not concern them, but I find such a strategy rarely works when it flies in the face of momentum.

[dmf] 24/2/2018 10:02

You cannot relay on charts in isolation, they are of course one 'tool' in utilizing investment decisions.

"Berenberg analysts upgraded BT to buy from hold saying clarity over the investment case was set to improve and that its share prices already reflected “fairly negative” outcomes on regulation, its pension review, and capex risk."

Going forward fundamentals may be the driver in share price trajectory.

[dr biotech] 24/2/2018 08:28

Why would you buy/hold shares if you think they are in a 3 year downtrend and there is no sign of this ending? As you have said if you go against the momentum you lose.