Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby (“mercurially witty” – the Spectator) is as far as we know the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He is the author of the popular newsletter the Flying Frisby and is MoneyWeek’s main commentator on gold, commodities, currencies and cryptocurrencies. He has also taken several of his shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
His books are Daylight Robbery - How Tax Changed our Past and Will Shape our Future; Bitcoin: the Future of Money? and Life After the State - Why We Don't Need Government.
Dominic was educated at St Paul's School, Manchester University and the Webber-Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art. You can follow him on X @dominicfrisby
Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future
Opinion 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 ideal money for the internet era.
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The tech-stock bubble has burst – but I still want a Peloton
Analysis Peloton was one of the big winners from the Covid tech boom. But it's fallen over 90% as the tech stock bubble bursts and and everything else falls in tandem. Here, Dominic Frisby explains where to hide as markets crash.
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Cryptocurrencies are crashing – so how low will bitcoin go?
Analysis The entire cryptocurrency sector is crashing, with bitcoin now well below $30,000. This is big, says Dominic Frisby. So just how low could bitcoin go?
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If the US dollar keeps rising from here, it’s going to hurt
Analysis The US dollar is on a bull run, sending every other asset into freefall. And it's at a particularly critical point right now, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at where things stand, and what might come next.
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Avoid China’s stockmarket – here’s what to invest in instead
Opinion China’s stockmarket is not a good place for investors to be. But you can't just ignore the world's second-largest economy, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he picks an alternative China play.
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Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so
Analysis An 18-year cycle in the UK property market says house prices will crash in 2026. Dominic Frisby explains how it works.
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How many ounces of gold does it take to buy an average house in the UK?
Analysis House prices have soared in recent years. But what, asks Dominic Frisby, if you look at them using a more durable form of money – gold?
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Are gold miners finally set to outperform plain old gold?
Analysis Gold miners are meant to outperform gold. Yet since 2003, that hasn’t been the case. What’s changed – and will they ever make a comeback? Dominic Frisby explains.
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Copper is set for a long bull market – here’s how to invest in it
Tips Commodity prices have started to cool – with the exception of one industrial metal that is in short supply but is an essential ingredient in almost everything. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest in copper.
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Has the pound already hit its highest point for this cycle?
Analysis The pound moves in an eight-year cycle, says Dominic Frisby. And in its latest cycle, it may have nowhere to go but down.
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Commodities boomed – now they’ve busted. What comes next for commodity prices??
Analysis Commodities from gold to oil have fallen dramatically after weeks of strong gains. Dominic Frisby looks at what might be next for commodity prices.
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How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upturned the commodities market
Analysis Dominic Frisby looks at the commodities Russia produces, how markets have been affected but its invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, and what the investment implications are for you.
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The gold price is close to new record highs. What happens next?
Opinion The price of gold has come within a whisker of its record high. Dominic Frisby looks at where it might go from here.
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China almost certainly owns more gold than the US – here’s why that matters
Opinion China almost certainly owns a lot more gold than anyone else – including the USA. But how much? And why does it need so much gold? Dominic Frisby explains.
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Why all investors need to own gold – and bitcoin
Opinion Inflation, war, currency debasement – the world is changing fast and investors need to adapt. That means owning both gold and bitcoin, says Dominic Frisby.
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The price of gold spiked yesterday, then collapsed – what happens next?
Analysis As Russia invaded Ukraine, the price of gold shot up spectacularly. But it couldn't hold on to all of its gains. Dominic Frisby looks at where it might go next.
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In these attention-seeking times, investors should learn from Sir John Templeton
Opinion Successful investors must be patient, finding a balance between doing nothing and sudden, decisive action. And there's no better role model than Sir John Templeton.
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Buy Russia – it’s cheap
Opinion If you want to make money investing, you need to buy stocks when they’re cheap. And right now, says Dominic Frisby, there’s nowhere cheaper than Russia. Here’s how to play it.
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How to invest in copper, the most useful metal in the world
Analysis Copper may have a useful role to play in the green transition. Dominic Frisby explains how investors can get exposure to copper.
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Five reasons to buy silver – and five reasons not to
Analysis Silver is the most frustrating of metals for investors, with huge potential that it hardly ever realises. Here, Dominic Frisby outlines the case for buying silver – and the case against.
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How to invest in blockchain without buying cryptocurrencies
Tips Many investors have been searching for a way to invest in bitcoin in their Sipp or Isa via a regular broker account. This fund fits the bill nicely, says Dominic Frisby.
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How to invest in energy and metals as tech stocks crash
Analysis It’s been a terrible week for stockmarkets. But not everything is crashing – “real” assets such as metals and energy are holding up well and should have a good 2022. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to buy in.
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Bitcoin’s new year is off to a bad start – what does the rest of 2022 hold?
Opinion Bitcoin has had its worst-ever start to a year. But it remains the “future of money”, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at what might come next for the bitcoin price.
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Frisby’s Forecasts – what does 2022 have in store for investors?
Opinion As 2022 dawns, Dominic Frisby dusts down his crystal ball and takes his annual shot at predicting some of the most important events for investors in the coming year.
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