Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (VOD), Aviva plc (AV) Among Those Stocks In The Beginners’ Portfolio

Blinkx
And finally on to our biggest success story so far, video technology expert Blinkx Plc (LON:BLNX). The firm struck a new deal earlier this month with XOS Digital, which will “give Blinkx Plc (LON:BLNX) users access to a wide array of original and high-quality sports content.”

The share price has fallen back a little since its recent peak, but at 80.25 pence we’re still nearly 120% up on the deal! And I think Blinkx has plenty more growth potential.

Nearly a year
How time flies! It’s nearly a year since the Beginners’ Portfolio chose its first share — Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:VOD) on May 18, 2012. Next month I’ll be bringing you a first-anniversary update, when we’ll be able to look back on Tesco Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:TESO)‘s results, which are due tomorrow.

Finally, my idea of the kind of shares that should make up the core of a beginner’s portfolio is the same as my choice for an ISA, or a retirement portfolio — or, in fact, any portfolio. I’d start with good strong companies that should stand the test of time and potentially reward you for decades.

The article The Beginners’ Portfolio: Vodafone Group and Aviva Are in the News originally appeared on Fool.com.

Alan Oscroft does not own any shares mentioned in this article. The Motley Fool owns shares of Tesco and China Mobile, and has recommended Tesco and Vodafone.

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