Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms When to have a punt on Aston Martin shares ?

The share price is still in the doldrums at around £4.65 (still a long way off the float price of £18).

Recent reviews of the Aston Martin SUV (including in the latest Autocar) have been very positive. Should the DBX turns out to be just the thing American dentists' wives must have, the shares could pick up quite nicely.

I'm not talking about betting the farm, just having a little bit of a punt - on the basis that the whole thing could just as easily go base over apex.

At what point to slap down some of the hard earned ? I'm thinking maybe when cars start hitting the showrooms.

Will Aston Martin stop sponsoring Red Bull?

That could save a few pounds.

Is the new Aston SUV going to be in the new Bond film Giles?

That might have an effect

I was with Aston just before the float and remember talking to them about share options. They were all eager to plough their own money into buying shares but I decided not to based on the companies history. In fact, I wouldn't invest in any car manufacturer at the moment.

Thank God I stuck to my guns. I'd avoid going anywhere near the share if I were you. There are plenty better options out there.

Tesla is a better bet IMO.

Why would you with their very poor track record financially, there are a lot better investments to be had out there at the moment instead of this very high risk one.

Until the various governments stop prevaricating over emissions/environmental issues for their own self seeking ends I wouldn't go anywhere near the car industry.

Ironically I think Boeing shares are well worth a punt as recover they undoubtedly will, Trump will ensure that by hook or by crook..

MMC is the better bet inmo

Boeing has some way down to go yet.
No significant change in management
Underestimating the cost of remedy for the loss of those lives
Underestimating the cost of the parked planes not being approved
Onward impact in the market as this gives Airbus the segment for 10+ years whilst they build a NEW replacement
The buddy relationship with the FAA is going to be reversed so they have to do double work on certification in the future as the FAA was also embarrassed.
We need competition so they do need to recover but I would not go near them until at least three of the above are clear.
I don't think they will fail but this will not be a quick recovery.

Aston, not for me sadly. Ask Bentley how the Ultra-SUV market is going. The new Bond film has the Defender (a.k.a. Discovery sport box van) so that's out!
Aston are balanced very very tightly with the new car/factory/programs, if something squeaks its house of cards time. The lack of capital released from the IPO also means that they are tighter than their plans were probably geared for. Mr Gauntlet must be looking down from on high with a wry smile on his face mutter something about a large fortune.

Hmmm... I thought that about Thomas Cook (who knew?). And remember giants like TWA and PanAm. As for Trump, as more evidence comes to light (see today's news) he has his own worries.

Had a punt once on Marconi shares.
Missed the peak whilst on holiday and then was too busy to sort things out - lost the lot.
I’ll leave it to others this time.