Latest articles by Bengt Saelensminde
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Five good reasons for you to hold cash
Tutorials With the markets so volatile at the moment, it pays to be cautious with your money. Here, Bengt Saelensminde gives five good reasons why cash is king.
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Are gold stocks really gold?
Features The best approach to investing in gold is a diversified one. And part of that approach is to buy gold mining stocks. But are they as good as the metal itself? Bengt Saelensminde investigates, and picks the best way to get exposure to gold mining stocks.
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Why I think the euro has one year left
Features The collapse of Europe's single currency is inevitable, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he outlines a simple trade to profit from the breakup of the euro.
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Your financial survival could depend on how you split your assets
Tutorials Your best bet at preserving capital and achieving growth in the months ahead is sensible asset allocation, says Bengt Saelesnminde. Here's how.
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The big problem with your pension contributions
Features Delaying starting a pension could cost you a fortune, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he gives three tips to help you get the most out of your pension plan.
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Take a punt on this biotech tearaway
Tutorials Staying defensive is sound advice. But if you're looking for something with a little more risk, this embattled biotech could be just the ticket for you, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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Three reasons not to lend to governments
Features Bengt Saelensminde explains why he's much happier putting his money into corporate bonds than government bonds.
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Italy, Spain… is the UK next?
Features Keep an eye on UK government bond yields, says Bengt Saelensminde. If they keep falling, Britain could be heading for a crisis.
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The scariest stock market chart in 300 years
Tutorials Most people are believe stocks and shares are the way to go for long-term investment. But you should be wary of holding too many equities, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains why a well-balanced portfolio is crucial for investment success.
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The war against paper assets starts here
Features Many people are calling for Italy to sell its gold to help solve its debt problems. But that won't happen. Bengt Saelensminde explains why.
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Stop the government before it raids your pension
Tutorials When governments go looking for money, it's often your pension funds they plunder, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he tips the best ways to protect your retirement savings.
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The pros and cons of investing in retail bonds
Features Too many people ignore bonds in favour of shares. But they are a vital area for investors, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains the pros and cons of investing in retail bonds.
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What this cracked Goldman Sachs CEO can teach us
Tutorials If you're holding stocks that you can't justify on their fundamentals, dump them, says Bengt Saelensminde. There's no point holding on to dud investments in the forlorn hope that they'll somehow turn themselves around.
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The bond that could pay you 12% a year
Features If you're looking for an income stream to beat inflation, there's not much choice. High yield shares are one; bonds are another. And this retail bond could give you 12% a year, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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How to trade the new gold bull market
Features While the price of gold has risen by 20% this year alone, gold stocks have gone nowhere. That creates opportunities for investors. Bengt Saelensminde explains why, and picks one ETF to buy now.
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The only thing you need to know about the euro farce
Tutorials The latest deal to save Greece won't work, because there's only one way out of this mess, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains how to stay safe when the eurozone collapses.
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Six ways to spot a great takeover target
Tutorials Now is a great time to look for takeover targets. But how do you know if a company is about to be snapped up? Bengt Saelensminde explains the six signs to look out for.
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This could be one of the best financial moves you’ll ever make
Tutorials With Britain's economy worsening by the day, your best bet is to buy inflation-beating dividend-payers, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains how to find them and tips the best fund to buy now.
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How to own 50 high yielders with just one stock
Tutorials With Britain's cost of living soaring, pick stocks that pay inflation-beating dividends, says Bengt Saelensminde. Or better still, buy an exchange-traded fund that tracks a whole host of high-yielding shares like this one.
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Your best shot at inflation-beating investment income
Tutorials Bank of England governor Mervyn King has pulled off a spectacular double bluff - and we've all fallen for it, says Bengt Saelensminde. But if you want to beat inflation, here's what to buy.
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The real reason I’m buying gold right now
Tutorials Gold isn't a safe haven, or even a hedge against inflation. The truth is that gold is a hedge against bad decisions by politicians. And right now you need it more than ever before, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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Should you buy cheap bank stocks?
Features Europe's banks are looking cheap, with many trading at half book value. But there are very good reasons for that, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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How I’m going to play the eurozone end game
Tutorials Nobody knows how the eurozone debt crisis will end. But one possibility is the break-up of the euro into strong and weak currencies. Bengt Saelensminde explains one way to hedge your wealth against a eurozone meltdown.
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This stock may be the best bargain on the market
Features Food retailing is a classic defensive sector. But not all retailers are equal. Bengt Saelensminde looks at two companies, and explains why one is on the way out, and the other is the best value stock on the market.
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