Prepare your portfolio for recession
Prepare your portfolio for recession
A recession is looking increasingly likely. Add in a bear market and soaring inflation, and things are going to get very complicated for investors, sa…
27 Jun 2022
Why a recession will do us good
Why a recession will do us good
A period of slimming down is always painful, but it leaves us healthier for the long run, says Matthew Lynn.
26 Jun 2022
A lesson from Stan Druckenmiller: position sizes really matter
A lesson from Stan Druckenmiller: position sizes really matter
The size of each of your investments determines how much you make when you’re right and how much you lose when you’re wrong, says investment guru Stan…
23 Jun 2022
The age of delusions is ending – but what will replace it?
The age of delusions is ending – but what will replace it?
For years, we have been living in an “age of delusion”, says Max King. The return to normality will be painful, but a dose of reality might be a very …
21 Jun 2022
The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
The natural resources industry is in a bind. We need it to produce more energy and metals, but it has been starved of investment, plagued by supply ch…
20 Jun 2022
Investing for income? Here are six investment trusts to buy now
Investing for income? Here are six investment trusts to buy now
For many savers and investors, income is getting hard to find. But it's not impossible to find, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here, she picks six investm…
14 Jun 2022
Russia is now a liability for Western companies
Russia is now a liability for Western companies
Companies which have pulled out of Russia have incurred significant costs, but it's been worth it, says John Stepek – they've seen their market value …
14 Jun 2022
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Protecting your wealth from inflation won’t be easy – here’s what to do
Protecting your wealth from inflation won’t be easy – here’s what to do
US inflation hit a fresh 40-year high last week. That sent markets into a spin over fears of interest rates rising more quickly than expected. John St…
13 Jun 2022
Owning both bitcoin and gold has proved a winning strategy – will it continue?
Owning both bitcoin and gold has proved a winning strategy – will it continue?
Bitcoin is known for its volatility; gold for its stability. Together, says Charlie Morris, they can be a winning combination for investors looking to…
13 Jun 2022
Why UK companies should lean in and poach Sheryl Sandberg
Why UK companies should lean in and poach Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg has quit Facebook. Now’s the time for corporate Britain to move in and poach her says Matthew Lynn.
11 Jun 2022
When it comes to investing, sometimes you just have to have faith
When it comes to investing, sometimes you just have to have faith
To be a successful investor, there’s no substitute for knowledge and experience. But you also need belief, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains how …
8 Jun 2022
Stories are great – but investors should stick to reality
Stories are great – but investors should stick to reality
Everybody loves a story – and investors are no exception. But it’s easy to get carried away, says Merryn Somerset Webb, and forget the underlying trut…
30 May 2022
How the West can win Putin’s war on food
How the West can win Putin’s war on food
The West could easily make up the shortfall if it let the free market rip, says Matthew Lynn.
28 May 2022
Will the rise of ESG investing cause stagflation?
Will the rise of ESG investing cause stagflation?
ESG investing is booming. But it may be contributing to today’s stagflation – slower growth and higher inflation – says Tom Traill.
27 May 2022
Is it time to pick up growth stock bargains yet?
Is it time to pick up growth stock bargains yet?
If you’re thinking of picking up some bargains from the tech stock crash, beware – there are still plenty of “growth traps” out there. John Stepek exp…
26 May 2022
Let’s adjust to living with Covid and get Britain back to work
Let’s adjust to living with Covid and get Britain back to work
The Covid-19 era is over, leaving a stagnant and lethargic workforce in its wake. It’s time to wake up, says Matthew Lynn.
25 May 2022
Everything is collapsing at once – here’s what to do about it
Everything is collapsing at once – here’s what to do about it
Equity and bond markets are crashing, while inflation destroys the value of cash. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at where investors can turn to protect th…
23 May 2022
Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future
Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future
Cryptocurrencies have crashed hard, with bitcoin down by more than 50% from its peak. But, says Dominic Frisby, bitcoin still has a future – it is the…
19 May 2022
Tech stock crash – dotcom bust 2.0 is upon us
Tech stock crash – dotcom bust 2.0 is upon us
It’s carnage in the tech sector as the market crashes. But that spells opportunity for canny investors, says Matthew Lynn
19 May 2022
Value is starting to emerge in the markets
Value is starting to emerge in the markets
If you are looking for long-term value in the markets, some is beginning to emerge, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Indeed, you may soon be able to buy tra…
16 May 2022
Get set for another debt binge as real interest rates fall
Get set for another debt binge as real interest rates fall
Despite the fuss about rising interest rates, they’re falling in real terms. That will blow up a wild bubble, says Matthew Lynn.
15 May 2022
We’re in a bear market – change the way you invest
We’re in a bear market – change the way you invest
The financial world of 2022 is a very different one to that of 2021. Investors need to make substantial changes to their portfolios, says Merryn Somer…
9 May 2022