Forum Archive Index - September 2001

["John and Beth Schwartfeger" <timestwo@xtra.co.nz>]

With the market now pretty well savaged and the possibility of a further mauling still prevailing, what do people consider to be good strong companies that will, with the advent of time bounce back and be a good long term prospect and have continued dividend payouts?

FFS appears to have very strong buyer support at the moment but they don't have a dividend appetite. Maybe at current levels they could be a good short term punt if the receivership issue is resolved in coming months?

I am reappraising my portfolio having halved my commitment in the share market last week at what now is showing to have been a prudent move. I am now wanting to have dividends as a strong part of my portfolio but on companies that should still be around in a year or three so to speak.

It would appear a lot of companies that before this crisis were considered to be a good buy then, have plummeted in value now and surely must make a good buy at current levels if this crisis doesn't cause a total melt down. Maybe tomorrow there will be even greater buys??

Conversely. Any other investment strategies one could consider instead of shares????

Crystal ball I know but maybe a change of focus from the negativity could be the right medicine right now??

Any thoughts???

Thanks..John.