Recent content by Dr Blues

I guess my concern is that i get to 40 and realise I've just been okay at my job and never took a risk or chased something that I was really passionate and good at. Obviously that comes with huge risk as you pointed out. And clearly many of you trade and work other jobs which is encouraging as...

Thank you for all your advice, I take it very seriously. I admit you have made me think even harder about my commitment. I do have that drive to be a great investor and trader but it can be very demoralising knowing you can't commit yourself completely to it when you spend a lot of your time in...

Thanks for taking the time to reply and provide me with that link, I haven't the time yet to check out everything listed (as I'm actually at work !). It makes some very good observations of my situation. I've been thinking about it for the past 2-3 months and over the past 2 weeks have been...

Hi there, I am currently a junior doctor but feel disillusioned with my job somewhat and have looked into financial careers. One popular choice for ex-medics is to go into equity research, often researching healthcare stock. My questions are, 1) Has anyone been in a similar position to me, if...

Thanks for your reply. I was looking to do an interest only buy to let somewhere with a proven record of regular tenants.

Thank you for your reply. I have been looking at flats in commuter towns, particularly near train stations that will be added to the new crossrail. Maidenhead for example. From my limited research at this stage, it seems like a very sensible investment. As for stocks, I have been reading Peter...

Hello everyone, I'm 24 and my job is in no way related to trading/investing. I have recently become very interested in it however (spend all my free time reading about it). My questions, From your experience, do part timer's and professionals differ only in the amount of stock they follow, or...