Tip sheets offer the would be investor the opinion of experts in the field. And while they don't always get it right, more often than not they've at least done their homework. Bigger, more well known tippers have even been known to shape the market in the short term. Whatever your feelings having a listen to what others have to say - whether you act on it or not - can't be a bad thing, right?
t1ps.com
If you believe the blurb, over the past six years - since the site was launched - the average gain per tip from t1ps.com has been 53%, whilst the average holding period per share is just over two years. Decent enough returns. Tom Winnifrith, t1ps.com' editor says "we only make 20 tips a year and that allows my team to undertake very detailed research. We are unashamed value investors with a cautious style. Our average gain per tip is 53%. Almost 1 in 5 of my tips have doubled or more - our hard work makes money for our readers."
Fat Prophets
is the cool handle for a bunch of stock market advisers who produce a report published weekly in which they list 5 key investment opportunities.
Small Company Sharewatch
is a great resource for those looking for smaller cap oppurtunites (predominantly AIM listed). Often more risky than the bigger more established players on the LSE but with the potential for far greater rewards. No fly-by-nighters, the Small Company Marketwatch newsletter has been doing the rounds since 1993 and now has a dedicated following of satisfied customers.
