Wise up to internet investing
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Analysts face problems in assessing internet stocks, since poor performers have high valuations, as well as stronger companies. This may not be important in the short term, but investors could face losses over the longer term when underlying investments will become more important, so investors should exercise discipline. There will be major changes in the five years from 2000, so avoiding the sector would mean missing out on growth . The internet has obvious potential, though valuations are difficult to assess.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Understanding internet investment funds
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There is a range of internet funds available, and they allow investors to spread their risks. Investors should be cautious, however, due to some valuations appearing excessive. Cash shells may be floated with management teams to search for suitable investments. Funds use a placing to raise money and outside retail investors tend to be excluded. Internet Indirect is one such fund. Blakes Clothing is a company that was to have undergone voluntary liquidation and has instead been turned into an internet company, which underwent an initial stock price rise, followed by a fall of two thirds.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Sector analysis
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Retail investors can benefit from analysing the various internet sectors, such as auction sites and computer games. Other sectors include e-tailing, gambling and stockbroking. There are also recruitment companies operating through the internet, and there is a range of themed websites, such as those that specialize in music or real estate. There has also been a large number of companies from the financial services industry which have set up websites, and they have to provide real time data feeds and other high quality content to be popular with visitors.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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