Latest articles by Bengt Saelensminde
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Don't get suckered into buy-to-let
Features The buy-to-let property market is bullish once again. But now is still not the right time to get in, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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Investment style: are you a bird or a worm?
Tutorials There are two different approaches to investing - 'bottom up' and 'top down' - says Bengt Saelesnminde. Here, he explains what they are and why they matter.
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Keep buying gold - but for how long?
Features The reason people are stockpiling gold is to insure against financial meltdown. The price won't start falling until they decide the dangers have passed. Bengt Saelensminde looks at when that might be.
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Don't let your pension provider leave you penniless
Features The next decade could be a very bloody episode for pensions, and retirees could see their savings slashed. Bengt Saelensminde explains to avoid getting wiped out.
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Where to take shelter from quantitative easing
Features Western governments are about to set out on another bout of money-printing. So what can you do to protect your wealth? Bengt Saelensminde looks at one sector that could provide you with a safe harbour.
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A safe way to invest in fine wines
Features This year, the Liv-ex wine index is up 35%. Some top quality wines have outperformed even gold. And there's no reason why you can't ride this trend too, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains how.
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The best play on commodities right now
Features A sliding US dollar and continued demand is giving commodities a massive shot in the arm. So how can you cash in? Here, Bengt Saelensminde explains a simple way to play surging commodity prices.
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Take advantage of our man in the Orient
Tutorials In the same way that Japan and the 'Asian Tigers' grew aggressively, so other corners of Asia are developing today. So what's the best way to find out what's hot in the continent? Bengt Saelensminde explains.
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What to watch for in director dealings
Tutorials If anybody knows whether a company's shares are a buy or a sell, it's surely the CEO. If the CEO is buying or selling, surely you'd do well to do the same. But be very careful. Many people make serious errors on the back of misreading director dealings. You really need to know what you are looking for, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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Playing the next phase of the property market
Tutorials In May, Bengt Saelensminde proposed a play on the house prices downtrend. Now, with property prices hitting the headlines once again, he gives an update on his strategy.
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Buy gold - buy high and buy higher still
Tutorials Bengt Saelensminde introduces his simple strategy for spread betting on the gold price. Using a pyramid strategy, this method shows you how to profit from gold's continuing rally.
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How to play the gold market bubble
Tutorials As gold climbs above $1300 per ounce many are suggesting it is in a bubble. But Bengt Saelensminde believes it's not too late to get in on gold's bull run. Here, he explains one of the best ways to play it.
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Would you trust a stranger in the pub?
Tutorials UK financial bulletin boards can offer great value to investors. Bengt Saelensminde looks at which are worth investing your time in and how they can be of value.
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Discover the hidden gold in brokers' research
Tutorials Most people believe that brokers' research notes are self serving and biased. But if you use them wisely, they can be a brilliant tool to help your stock-picking. Bengt Saelensminde explains how.
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Why you should stop worrying about hyperinflation
Features With governments printing money like it's going out of fashion, many people are concerned about inflation soaring out of control. But they needn't worry, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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How to trade for a potential 15% return on BP
Tutorials BP's share price has settled down since the Deepwater Horizon disaster. But it is still volatile. And we can use that volatility to make a profitable trade, says Bengt Salensminde. Here, he explains how.
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What's your exit strategy?
Tutorials Many investors don't give enough thought to exiting a trade. And yet, it's probably the most important decision you'll make, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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The best way to profit from Austerity Britain?
Features Pawnbrokers have enjoyed a lot of headlines in the past couple of years. But the game is up for them now, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains why - and tips what could be a far better way to play austerity in Britain.
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The most dangerous investment idea today
Tutorials The 'yield gap' is an idea that has a long and happy history of predicting when stock markets are undervalued. But the rules of the game have changed, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains why.
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Spread your risk with alternative investments
Features Alternative investments - anything from art to fine wine and vintage cars - can be both great fun and an enormous step towards diversifying your wealth and risk, says Bengt Saelensminde.
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The single biggest risk to your retirement
Tutorials If you've entrusted your wealth to a financial adviser, it could be exposed to very high risks, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here he explains how, by allocating your assets sensibly, you can reduce your risk and keep the rewards to yourself.
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How to kill two birds with one great stock
Tutorials Demand for commodities in emerging markets could easily stoke inflation in the West, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he picks one fund that should insulate you against rising commodity prices while giving you all the security of a bond.
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The shotgun approach to investing
Tutorials A recent study into the psychology of investing reveals a glaring oversight in our approach to assessing opportunities. Bengt Saelensminde explains why sometimes it's better to use a different strategy.
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Escape from the threat of deflation with emerging markets
Features Western economies are at risk of descending into a deflationary spiral that could devastate your wealth. One solution is to expose yourself to emerging markets. Bengt Saelensminde tips one simple way to do just that.
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