Latest articles by Bengt Saelensminde
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Why I’ve sold my gold position
Tutorials The most important rule of trading is to have a strategy and to stick to it no matter what, says Bengt Saelensminde - and that means also having an exit strategy. And with gold's recent falls, he explains why he has sold out of his gold trade, while remaining bullish on gold's long-term prospects.
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Is somebody manipulating the gold market?
Tutorials Was gold's mini-crash on Friday a conspiracy by the Fed to frighten investors back into cash? It's certainly a theory. But don't let them scare you, says Bengt Saelensminde. Stick with gold - and if you want to top up, here's what to buy.
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The eight-year bear market in property
Tutorials With times tough in the stock markets, investors may be tempted to dip their toes back in to property. But with Britain's house prices still only half way through an eight-year slump, that would be a mistake, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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Why falling in love can be very costly
Tutorials Are you the sort of investor that's fiercely loyal and a bit of a hoarder? Then you're a sentimentalist investor, says Bengt Saelensminde. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but you do need to watch out for the pitfalls. Here's what they are.
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A conspiracy that could wreck our pensions
Features The US Federal Reserve's latest rumoured wheeze to prop up America's faltering economy will deal a hard blow to anyone saving for a pension or about to retire. Bengt Saelensminde explains how 'Operation Twist' could affect you.
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Have you got the guts to invest like a contrarian?
Tutorials Contrarian investing could be the ultimate game plan. All you have to do is zig as everyone else zags. But how do you do that? Bengt Saelensminde explains.
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A stock that thrives on market volatility
Features With markets so volatile at the moment, it's tough to find a stock that pays a reliable return. But this company thrives on volatility, says Bengt Saelensminde. And with a blistering year of growth forecast, it could make you great profits.
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The hidden opportunity in these demergers
Tutorials Demergers can be dangerous things for investors. But if you understand what's really behind them, they can help you spot stocks with serious growth opportunities. Bengt Saelsensminde explains how.
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The secret life of the sceptical investor
Tutorials Bengt Saelensminde continues his rundown of Derrick Niederman's seven types of investor. Here, he profiles the sceptic.
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How to survive a bitter autumn in the markets
Tutorials After an eventful summer in the markets, a stormy autumn lies ahead, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he looks at the challenges facing investors, and picks three trades to see you through the tough times to come.
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Why gold could be worth $2,935 an ounce
Tutorials As the world loses faith in paper currencies, gold continues to rise in value. But how high will it go? Bengt Saelensminde looks at the likely economic scenarios and comes up with a realistic fair price for an ounce of gold.
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The 'instinct test' for smart investing
Tutorials Many investors buy stocks on the basis of a hunch. But relying on gut instinct is a terrible way to invest, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains a technique to help you assess your instincts and make rational buying decisions.
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Gold will stay high for a very long time
Tutorials Gold's meteoric rise shows just how much the world has lost faith in paper money. And that's not about to change, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains how you can still profit from the yellow metal's recent highs.
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Get ready for a wave of buyouts in biotech
Features Big pharma is set to snap up smaller firms as consolidation comes to the pharmaceutical industry. That will be a great opportunity for investors. Bengt Saelensminde explains why - and what you should look out for.
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Two ways to avoid nasty losses in the stock markets
Tutorials With markets so volatile, investors have lost a packet as 'stop loss' orders were automatically triggered. But many of those losses could easily have been avoided, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains how.
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Is this the best buying opportunity for stocks in years?
Features With its recents falls, the FTSE is looking cheap. It's now trading at less than ten times earnings. But is that cheap enough to buy? Bengt Saelensminde looks beyond the headline figures to find out whether now is the time to dive in.
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What George Soros can teach you about gold and house prices
Tutorials Legendary investor George Soros has no time for the received wisdom about how markets work. So he developed his 'reflexive markets' theory. Bengt Saelensminde explains how it applies to everything from gold to houses - and how to profit from it now.
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It doesn’t matter who is in charge – buy gold
Features America's politicians have indulged in unedifying squabbling over the US debt ceiling. But when it comes to borrowing, Britain's politicians are hardly models of responsibility. It's up to the markets to regulate government spending – which explains the bull market in gold, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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How to squeeze more juice from your gold trade
Features Gold's bull run has proved a huge opportunity for investors who have bought in. But by taking advantage of the way markets rise, you could make even bigger profits. Bengt Saelensminde explains how.
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Protect your wealth from the all-powerful bankers
Tutorials Gold is the best insurance against economic collapse and the misuse of power by central banks. But simply holding gold may not be enough. Bengt Saelensminde explains why it's essential to diversify your gold holdings, and outlines the best ways to do it.
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Why gold is about to break upwards
Features The price of gold has steadied around the $1,500-an-ounce mark lately. But gold's bull run isn't done yet. It's only a matter of time before we see another break upwards, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains why, and tips two ways to profit from gold's unstoppable rise.
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Why I’ve been stockpiling my native currency
Features With current market volatility, it is a good idea to stockpile cash. But which are the soundest currencies? Bengt Saelensminde looks at the Norwegian krone as a safe haven for your money.
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A surprising alternative to gold
Features Stock market volatility sends people searching for safe havens for their money. And precious metals are popular investments, but with the meteoric rise in the price of silver, Bengt Saelesminde suggests how you can turn forgotten antiques into shining profits.
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An absolute must for serious investors
Features Are Britain's banks still bust? Are we heading for inflation or deflation? When will the gold bull market be over? All of these questions were addressed at MoneyWeek's conference last week – Bengt Saelensminde walks you through his favourite bits.
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