Bt Share Discussion Threads

[arja] 05/4/2017 15:16

a rampant DOW has helped BT to bounce today after hitting 311 .

[montyhedge] 05/4/2017 15:11

So you think you caught the low, the way you been posting.

[moretimeforlife] 05/4/2017 14:35

Expect more Bulls (NOT SHEEP) will start buying BT using their new tax year ISA allowance starting tomorrow and it will start rising again.More sustainable rise will come after the results on 11th May when a lot of the current uncertainty is removed and more investors recognise the intrinsic value and 5% yield with potential takeover upside.Would not be surprised to see some current bears turn bulls in the not too distant future.Good luck all.

[montyhedge] 05/4/2017 14:17

Bulls been acting like sheep buying this all the way down, thinking they have caught the low. We all know what happens to sheep, they get slaughtered in the end.Under 300p when we have a couple of bad days for the FTSE 100.

[sponges] 05/4/2017 14:15

Just a thought on article posted by MJ19 above - it mentions what is said to be BT's "pension liability of almost 6.4 billion" - the pension "liability" usually means (my understanding) that if and the word is "if" a company had to close up shop today then they would be liable to honour pensions to employees to the value of the liability - but reality is that this "liability" is/will be spread across years and years decades possibly and every single company has such "liabilities" and it does not make them any less worthy (ie liabilities will depend on the size of your workforce surely - however - the other measure on pensions would be "deficit" which would be a current gap in the total liability that the company had to its pension members and even a deficit in the pension liability can be closed by any investments having a tick up so again is not always something that should scare the horses so to speak
Cheers
Sponges

[moretimeforlife] 05/4/2017 14:07

"The stock market is a wonderfully efficient mechanism for transferring wealth from the impatient to the patient" -- Warren Buffett

[moretimeforlife] 05/4/2017 14:04

Massive value will eventually be recognised and still expect it will end 2017 closer to 400 than 300.Good luck whatever your perspective and strategy.

[veryniceperson] 05/4/2017 14:04

I'm looking for 300 to 305 to get back in, think I might lucky. Any good news to come out, then no chance.

[montyhedge] 05/4/2017 13:53

Massive stale bull position built up, Everyman and he's dog been buying BT all the way down. I see 295p when stop losses are triggered if this keeps falling.

[pacemaker1000] 05/4/2017 12:52

Morning crescent....Throwing everything including the kitchen sink at the front end to try and appease ofcom. However, there is no substitute for quality over quantity!

[pacemaker1000] 05/4/2017 12:48

Looking at the fundamentals BT is really cheap and could go cheaper unfortunately!
Italian job was way overdone and it would appear any good news like retaining Openreach, results in only a temporary reprieve for the share price
Given all this I'm afraid the only alternative now is a replacement in top management including Gavin!

[pacemaker1000] 05/4/2017 11:34

33% upturn!

hxxps://simplywall.st/news/2017/04/03/how-analysts-see-bt-group-plc-bt-perform-over-the-next-year/

[mornington crescent] 05/4/2017 11:30

Openreach seem to be employing a lot of subcontractors

is this a reaction to something ?

[pacemaker1000] 05/4/2017 11:29

Talktalk are just middlemen/leeches with no assets and no investment plans. The fact they are profiting is criminal!
Perhaps bt should follow theirs and sky's model. Stop investing and just take the money?

[arja] 05/4/2017 11:07

dipso- silly comment whether he is right or wrong . As I said , the chart does not lie and down again today on up day in market albeit mainly on back of miners . However , minor chart support at about 310 and then 300 .

[tonio] 05/4/2017 10:50

Pagwarrior - in support - it's all in the name motley fools - each article can be by a different contributor - so no consistency and as much sense as any other punter.

[toon1966] 05/4/2017 10:24

Good point Harvester. Don't need to look any further than the Banking industry and the fines/compensation they have had to pay out, makes BT's look small fry. Just need to be patient but we do need some positive news coming out from the BT board.

[harvester] 05/4/2017 09:32

BT have weathered bigger storms than this before.
Look back to the dotcom troubles .

[pagwarrior] 05/4/2017 08:34

Everyone knows the motley fool changes its opinion on the same shares constantly. Just look at the history regarding Lloyds TSB.They have said either buy sell or hold every week!!
Anyone who buys or sells shares on the motley fools articles must a complete idiot.

[abdullla] 05/4/2017 08:31

Comparing talk talk with BT is like comparing BT with Vodafone!

[mj19] 05/4/2017 00:00

Why I'd sell BT Group plc despite 10% gainFool.co.uk Peter StephensFool.co.uk24 March 2017BT logo on buildingBT logo on buildingMoreThis year has been eventful for BT (LSE: BT.A). Already it has released a profit warning, had its Italian operations investigated and agreed to major changes in the way Openreach will be run. This has led to high volatility in its share price, with a fall of as much as 17% since the start of the year. However, in the last eight weeks it has risen by around 10%. Despite this comeback, it appears to be worth avoiding at the present time.Potential challengesBT faces a highly competitive industry outlook. A number of major rivals have sought to diversify their operations and differentiate their products from the competition. BT has done the same and has purchased EE in order to become a major quad-play operator. This means that it offers broadband, pay-TV, landline and mobile services. While it did offer all four services prior to the EE deal, the acquisition of the UK's largest mobile network means that it is now a dominant quad-play operator.However, the risks involved with integrating such a major business into BT may have been overlooked by investors. The EE deal meant that a major reorganisation was necessary. While it is apparently progressing as planned, there is a chance there could be a disappointment when it comes to cross-selling, or in how the different parts of the business interact with one another. Generating efficiencies can also prove to be more challenging and at a time when BT's management team is already focused on the Openreach deal as well as the Italian investigation, the integration of EE could suffer.BT also faces a large bill in order to maintain its commitment to sports rights. Sky is showing little sign of pulling back on its investment in football and other sports rights. Therefore, the cost to BT of keeping up with the competition could be significant. This may mean that investment in other parts of its business suffers, or else prices may have to rise. This could make it less competitive relative to its rivals and lead to slower profit growth.Risk/reward opportunitiesAs well as operational risks, the company faces financial risks. Its pension obligations remain vast and its debt levels may also cause issues should interest rates rise over the medium term. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 137% and a pension liability of almost £6.4bn, BT's balance sheet remains highly leveraged and relatively risky. And with its bottom line due to rise by just 3% next year and 5% the year after, its price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 2.4 lacks appeal given the risks it faces over the long run.Due to this, sector peer Talktalk (LSE: TALK) seems to be a better option for investors. It is forecast to record a rise in its bottom line of 8% next year and 10% the year after. This puts it on a PEG ratio of just 1.1, which indicates its shares could deliver high capital gains. Certainly, Talktalk has endured a difficult period, with the hacking scandal hurting investor sentiment. However, with a new CEO likely to refresh its strategy and a true quad-play offering which offers cross-selling potential, it appears to be a better buy than BT.

[arja] 04/4/2017 20:41

ikd100- as a short term trader using charts, I might not be best person to advise you. But anybody holding shares should be aware of what the chart is saying . BT is in a clear downtrend and looksn like it is heading for about £3 again . BUT of course a good news announcement might change this and check to see if any kind of announcement due in near future . If not , maybe consider selling half on any intra day rally as a conservative strategy if not selling the lot on a bounce. good luck whatever you do

[essentialinvestor] 04/4/2017 17:10

Market wants to see the next update, that is abundantly clear.