Direct Line Insurance Share Discussion Threads

[sundial1] 19/4/2018 11:37

What you reckon woody, Price range with results on and after the 3rd

[woodhawk] 18/4/2018 20:06

sundial1,

I told you it wasn't working properly!! Your 'month before' was way out - it's been pretty much rising continuously ever since. I had waaaaay too much in here so taken some nice profits at the highs today. The rest can run. Not sure whether there'll be a retrace first or it will plough on for another 20p!

[sundial1] 18/4/2018 19:57

I give that crystal ball a good wiping woody,Its come in even before i looked in it,

[sundial1] 18/4/2018 19:56

I give that crystal ball a good wiping woody,Its come in even before i looked in it,

[garycook] 11/4/2018 11:38

Woody,Its the way to go !

[woodhawk] 11/4/2018 09:29

I've got a lot of DLG already Gary, so I'm sitting tight collecting the mega divis.

[garycook] 11/4/2018 02:28

A reply for you on HGM thread.Yes CARD outcome I had been expecting.Regarding DLG this will recover nicely also,from its oversold dividend status.Purchased more here at 351.90p.

[woodhawk] 10/4/2018 09:30

Having an encouraging day so far, Gary - CARD doing better than I expected - seems the market agrees with us! How are u on HGM, I bought quite a lot yesterday.

[garycook] 10/4/2018 08:29

Woody,Nice one.

[woodhawk] 10/4/2018 08:23

Wishful thinking? I think you might need to clean your crystal ball.

[sundial1] 09/4/2018 21:02

it will be a month i reckon, For share price to rise.

[morph7] 08/4/2018 20:57

Good summary of DLG if anyone is interested.
hxxps://wordpress.com/post/ukdividendguy.wordpress.com/21

[eeza] 06/4/2018 19:49

And not long to wait for the next div - XD early August, pay early Sept.

[lord gnome] 06/4/2018 16:41

In here just before the bell, paying 346p. Happy with that. 6% yield even without any special dividends.

[riverman77] 05/4/2018 21:04

I've not looked into ESUR, so can't say which is better quality, but there are couple of things I like about DLG that makes it my preferred pick in the insurance space. Firstly, as a strong brand with fairly loyal customers it's able to bypass the price comparison sites so should be less exposed to the intense competition in the sector (and this also saves on middle man costs). Secondly, it is well diversified across motor, home and other areas so this gives it the flexibility to focus on the areas where they see the best value at any given moment.

[speedsgh] 05/4/2018 21:02

Hi LG. Would agree re DLG being better quality. FTSE100. Seem to remember Peter Wood poured cold water on suggestion of ESUR takeover not too long ago. But suppose he would say that! AIMHO

[lord gnome] 05/4/2018 19:48

I'm looking at buying in here speedsgh. Loading up the ISA tomorrow morning and then it's just a case of deciding when to commit - or whether to buy ESUR instead. Had a good look at the metrics of both and there doesn't seem to be that much between them. ESUR has the whiff of takeover possibility about it, but DLG looks slightly better quality.

[speedsgh] 05/4/2018 15:47

Hmm...

Final/special payment due on 17/5 = 28.60p
Fall on XD from last night's close = 37.50p

Historical yield (excl special) at current 348.3p offer = 5.9%
Historical yield (incl special) at current 348.3p offer = 10.2%

Even if one disregards the special and bases on's view on the core dividend alone, that looks tempting. But with the uncertainty in wider markets, I suspect most will wait for a while to see if they can get them even cheaper. Aimho

[linton5] 05/4/2018 15:43

I must admit this last year good divi stocks are becoming predictable in pattern always sell a day or two before,forfeit divi and buy on a bigger drop on divi day and after

[dmf] 05/4/2018 12:32

It seems to me that the high yield dividend stocks tend to get hit adversely after going ex-dividend, will watch over the next few weeks and add if there is a significant fall in share price

[woodhawk] 05/4/2018 11:55

Me too - just let the sellers out at the lowest prices first.

[wllmherk] 05/4/2018 11:47

tempted to top up here

wllm

[linton5] 04/4/2018 15:18

It will gaz no doubt about it tmmw you will get cheaper for sure

[garycook] 04/4/2018 15:06

Think I will buy more at around 350 ish then,if we get there !

[billy5] 04/4/2018 15:04

Yes, it will be "brace yourself time" tomorrow. I don't expect a 30p drop but it will be substantial. That will be the time to buy, not only will it recover in time but we also are waiting for the changes in legislation re compensation to be announced, as previously mentioned, which will be a shot in the arm. Born optimist me.