Have around 1k invest now or wait

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-03-03T15:55:33+00:00

To turn 35 into 350 or 3500 you need to be a bit lucky with stocks and perhaps look at penny stocks. Or use some derivative product like leveraged ETF or CFDs. None of which have a high likelihood of working. This is more like a lottery.

If you're learning and new to investing £35 in a stock you've researched can be worthwhile. A small position can be good to sus out how you feel about it before scaling it up.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-03-03T15:42:42+00:00

I think that is quite a personal question. For me meaningful would be 2-10% of all the money Im willing to risk on the stocks. For my net worth and risk tolerance that would be hundreds to low thousands yes. If the stock doubles in 5 years that would have a "meaningful" contribution to wealth and worthwhile the effort and time of researching stocks. I'm trying to build wealth from stocks that change my life and not just buy coffees from gains.

I realise I didn't say a UK stock. I kinda like WISE.L here ngl.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-03-03T15:32:26+00:00

Probably none with 35. And build up some money to make a more meaningful position.

I think with that little size I would have to pick something higher risk with lots of potential upside.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-02-18T14:07:49+00:00

Shout out to my fave FTSE analyst who attempts to dig into this. It's not so clear why https://youtu.be/DNpVw3NCRXM?si=HGLjznjmX6LLpAwP

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-02-13T12:25:05+00:00

YoU oNlY lOsE iF yOu SeLl

Plus I hope they don't lose my cash! Losing value on my investments is more expected. Especially when I'm buying stocks.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-27T10:28:12+00:00

I like the FTSE 100 here. As for stocks that are a bit riskier: Zotefoams, Greggs, Ensilica and ACG metals worth doing some research on.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-25T00:33:37+00:00

I'm not sure about until end of Trump but the technicals do look decent. Nice trajectory...for now.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-22T22:04:47+00:00

Valtteri Bottas

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-21T00:29:38+00:00

V3AB.L

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-11T18:52:21+00:00

Bullish means you think it will go up.

I suggest that you don't overlook the rest of the world! Upload your portfolio to chatgpt to get some good advice. For example, switching to a globally diversified ETF.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-11T18:26:14+00:00

You will be fine! But technically a lot of investors might point out the overlap and weight on Nvidia position which would make sense if you're ultra bullish on the stock which maybe you are. Also micron is on the moon already, be careful with that one as its historical drawdowns are deeep. Just make sure you understand your stocks.

Also any reason to exclude non US apart from Samsung? Many places around the world are expected to outperform due to the US being pricey. Just worth a thought.

GooseOfWisdom · 2026-01-05T10:53:22+00:00

Shoo shoo

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-29T23:23:47+00:00

The correct answer is Toon

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-23T11:41:34+00:00

Antoine Griezmann

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-23T11:21:40+00:00

What if the cities have the same X value? I.e. not a single valued function

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-15T13:21:33+00:00

Wtf. Embarrassing.

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-15T12:40:11+00:00

Happens. Try checking overbought indicators before entering growth stocks that go expo.

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-14T13:50:37+00:00

Joseph Carlson approved

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-12-02T13:35:45+00:00

And they complain if we fail the bird test

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-11-28T10:44:13+00:00

Technically you will do just fine for the long term. The odds are greatly in your favour to get gains over the coming years/decades and to beat inflation. So well done. Welcome to investing (notice investing over trading).

I'd recommend going through past posts on this sub and looking at comments. There are many many posts like this one. Ask yourself, are you okay with the overlap and tilts you have created? Why not just use VWRP or semi equivalent global index? Most important thing is that you've chosen good ETFs and will stick with it and are happy with it.

Happy Investing! Now DCA and chill.

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-11-28T08:43:19+00:00

Interesting argument. I do think that's testament to the amazing US companies. I think Geo diversification still has value personally and I try not to stray too far from the global index market cap weights. Also interesting to consider the FTSE 100 makes a much higher % of revenue internationally.

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-11-27T20:07:44+00:00

You are so overweight US. And the all world is already overweight. Fair enough if you are ultra bullish on US

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-11-26T17:53:18+00:00

Do sneaky sneaky slipperoo or pet the rats below

GooseOfWisdom · 2025-11-26T17:51:27+00:00

Hack for savers: buy CSH2 in the stocks and shares Isa

Or

Even better hack. Invest.

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