did anyone ever find out how much is N&M offering the shareholder of bs&t for the last of their shares ?

thank david. seems they low balling the shareholders

I guess I expect the world to be better but we get to the same end point always. nothing going to improve least we do something.

I know very little about the stockmarket. Can someone please enlighten us!

I don’t have a lot of money but it would be nice if I could still invest a $1000.00 somewhere ……….

JC | September 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM | I know very little about the stockmarket. Can someone please enlighten us! I don’t have a lot of money but it would be nice if I could still invest a $1000.00 somewhere ……….

Go to this site (http://www.bse.com.bb/), click on brokers, in the menu on the left, and contact any of those listed. The FCIB and BNB brokers are pleasant to deal with – not familiar with the others.

@JC

Some advice:
1) If you need those funds within the next year or two, do not put them in the Stock Market
2) If you can’t afford to lose those funds avoid the Stock Market

For peace of mind it is far better to put your money into a Bank (never mind the minuscule interest) where it is easily accessible. You could also investigate CDs/GIC’s at the various FI’s ( they may be subject to minimum amounts and term limits)

@JC

Government Bonds are safe investment. If you are a young man and you dont need the money right away go for government bonds. Normally you receive interest at the rate of 5.50%. FOR example i paid less thant $39 0000 and after five years on maturity i will receive $50 000.

About 8 years ago, i invested $5 000 inproperty funds with the BNB the value went to about $5200 and now they value less than they had cost. The lass statement with the 3000 shares show value about $4200. Everytime i get a statement i am disgusted because i normally do not take risk like that stupid investment in those property funds.
Govt invstment is safe, The stock market is a gamble you hit or miss. I hope you get the drift.

Yes, bank deposits and Government bonds are considered safer and should also be utilized, but we did have the failure of BCCI, if I correctly recall the name, and Trade Confirmers. It is riskier to invest in equities; however, there are many success stories as well. I suggest that you talk to a broker and, if you can afford it, allocate a small %age of your monthly savings (even if you have to accumulate it over time) to equities. The earlier you start, the more time you have to learn the market and gradually build your portfolio over time. I started many years ago, sometimes buying a few shares to receive the annual report and other shareholder communications, as well as to gain experience and comfort. Ensure that the broker explains the brokerage fee structure and how to avoid the minimum charge increasing your cost/share.

Dr. R, are you/your department doing any forward looking work, such as assessing when the characteristics of a listed company and the market may indicate/generate a takeover interest in that company?

@Anthony

Please explain what you mean, govt investment is not without risk, albeit small in light of the fact that govt can always borrow to redeem an issue that is matruring.

I would also suggest that young persons invest in land early as the value appreciates rapidly, just an example, i bought a piece of land a little over 7000 sq ft @2,25 a sq ft and it is being reslod @25.00 a sq ft. Or better yet buy a property early if u can afford it. In limited liability comapanies, the preference sharholders rank higher than ordianary share holders who can recieve any excess or losses in winding up.

@JC

You are on the right path. A give you this story that was told to me recently. One day an old lady was passing by a lake and she wee wee in the lake and some one asked her if she think her wee wee can help full up the lake and her response was every so little can help.

Wish you with what ever decision you make.