FTSE 100 - 2016 Close Predictions

[DimPrawn]

Okay, put your best fundamental analysis head on, what's the closing price of the FTSE100 by the end of this year?

Winner gets a $400bn hedge fund to run.

[PurpleGorilla]

3250

[DimPrawn]

3250

Is clicking the poll beyond the selfie stick generation?

[PurpleGorilla]

FTSE 100 - 2016 Close Predictions

Is clicking the poll beyond the selfie stick generation?

My 3250 estimate is based on the last two troughs, and it considers that the fall will be worse this time as we have in effect a double dip (the pain from the 2008 still there - with the last 8 years of ZIRP pain to add to it).

I'm happy with that as a level of analysis to support my estimate.

[jamesbrown]

Year of two halves. I expect a test of 5000 before the summer, but probably not far below. What happens in the second half will depend on the EU referendum and US election, but my guess is a vote to remain and a Clinton win (although not overly confident about either), together with improved US growth and rate rises back on the table towards the latter half, keeping a lid on any rally. Ending around 6000-6200.

[Waldorf]

Not too concerned, I have a very long term horizon and no plans to sell, I invest for the future and a retired life living off the income. Added to that I am not a great fan of the FTSE 100 as it is too heavy with a small group of sectors. I have spread my investment with US, Japan, Europe, Pacific and Emerging Markets. Neither do I invest in bonds, other than some small indirect holdings via various investment trusts.

[ZARDOZ]

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