I need to submit a written assignment by Friday. Need to write about retail interest in our market which I believe is rather unfazed. Generally I know to a certain extent, people have no confidence. Why is that so? Is it because everyone is afraid that history will repeat itself? i.e. 1997 crisis. But people could go with good stocks like Carlsberg, BST or PBB whereby the annual dividend is higher than FD. So yeah, some concrete feedback please.

Another one which is due on Friday too is about valuations used by different sectors. I am aware that there's no one right formula when it comes to valuations. But do understand that analysts use PB for banking sector. DCF for telcos. RNAV for properties and construction. Why are there preference? Once again, I am aware that there's no ultimate method when it comes to methodologies used to value the stocks but no choice la. Its my assignment. Any feeback is welcome especially those who are working in the stock broking industry.

Opinions will only be treated as a reference. Can PM me your answers. Will be looking forward to the replies tomorrow. Thanks in advance.

This post has been edited by Silveru: Feb 12 2007, 11:41 PM