David C. Stevenson
David Stevenson has been writing the Financial Times Adventurous Investor column for nearly 15 years and is also a regular columnist for Citywire. He writes his own widely read Adventurous Investor SubStack newsletter at davidstevenson.substack.com
David has also had a successful career as a media entrepreneur setting up the big European fintech news and event outfit www.altfi.com as well as www.etfstream.com in the asset management space.
Before that, he was a founding partner in the Rocket Science Group, a successful corporate comms business.
David has also written a number of books on investing, funds, ETFs, and stock picking and is currently a non-executive director on a number of stockmarket-listed funds including Gresham House Energy Storage and the Aurora Investment Trust.
In what remains of his spare time he is a presiding justice on the Southampton magistrates bench.
Latest articles by David C. Stevenson
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How to improve economic output using the supply-side approach
Boosting potential economic output through public investment is crucial, says David C. Stevenson
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Is it time to invest in creative industries?
Any industrial strategy should not overlook the creative industries, one of our top national assets
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The best fintech apps on the market
From digital banking to investment platforms, here are the top fintech apps on the market right now, according to David C. Stevenson
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How fintech has gone mainstream
Once a niche sector, fintech went mainstream in 2023.
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Uranium prices are on the rise and could go higher still
Although clean-energy funds have taken a hammering this year, uranium is the bright spot with scope for further growth.
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Earn up to 10% with retail bonds
Retail bonds offer an alternative for savers who're struggling to earn an inflation-beating return on their money.
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4 funds for global growth
Factor funds are a cheap way to build a portfolio with less bias towards technology or America, says David C Stevenson.
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Metals in meltdown: investors should buy now
Aluminium, zinc and nickel have struggled over the past few months, says David J. Stevenson. But the best time to scoop up shares in the companies that mine them is when they are out of favour.
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3 ways to play the artificial intelligence boom
Artificial intelligence will play a huge role in many sectors. Look for a wider range of ways to profit.
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The fintech revolution is here to stay
Online banks and fintech payment firms have shaken up a stagnant finance sector and benefited users.
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Capitalise on higher interest rates with gilt funds
David C Stevenson looks at funds to profit from rising gilt yields.
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Investing in gold ETCs - how to add gold to your portfolio
Investing in gold via exchange-traded commodities is simpler and cheaper than buying bars and coins
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AI’s mixed investment performance
Analysis Billions of dollars are flowing into the AI sector, but this boom isn’t translating into returns for investors.
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Rethinking ESG investing
Analysis Sustainable ESG funds are coming under attack for a lack of focus. Investors need to be selective
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How to beat low savings account interest rates
Tips Savers stuck with low interest rates can earn a better return on their money with these investments
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We need more housebuilding for a stronger economy
Analysis More housebuilding is needed for economic growth, as there’s a clear link between construction, urban productivity and prosperity, says David C. Stevenson.
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2 cheap investment trusts to buy
Tips After a mixed year for investment trusts, David Stevenson outlines two cheap investment trusts investors should consider.
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4 cheap investment trusts to buy and 3 to avoid
Tips Valuing funds that hold unlisted assets can be tricky, but some discounts look excessive.
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4 investment trusts to buy yielding up to 12%
Tips Widening discounts present a buying opportunity for these four high-yielding investment trusts
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A macro hedge fund to buy in trying times
Tips This macro hedge fund has outperformed traditional defensive funds and other listed hedge funds
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The pick of this year's best-performing investment trusts
Tips Market conditions haven’t been easy, but these investment trusts have delivered strong growth, says David Stevenson.
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The best ways to buy strategic metals
Tips Weaker prices for strategic metals in the alternative-energy sector are an investment opportunity, says David Stevenson. Here, he picks some of the best ways to buy in.
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Three cryptocurrency funds for the adventurous investor
Tips The crypto sector is extremely risky, but these three cryptocurrency funds may appeal to adventurous investors who anticipate a rebound, says David Stevenson.
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A retail bond for income investors with a 6.5% yield
Tips This new issue from LendInvest could be attractive to income seekers willing to take some risk.
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