Get your timing right

On 11 February the FTSE 100 Share Index opened at 5784. It closed the week on 15 February at 5787. At first glance it looks a nice gentle week with a modest rise of 3. In reality the index was as low as 5683 during the week, 100 points down, and as high as 5938, 150 points up. This isn't a one-off investment markets have yo-yoed up and down dramatically over the last year. Timing investment transactions, especially where large single premiums are involved, becomes particularly crucial at times like these. When markets are volatile, to get the best possible deal - invest on a day when mark...