Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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Frisby’s Forecasts: how did my predictions for 2021 pan out?
Opinion Dominic Frisby looks back at the predictions he made at the start of the year and finds that, all things considered, he hasn't done badly at all.
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In defence of fossil fuels
Opinion Fossil fuels are the subject of a lot of hate these days. But without them and the cheap, reliable and abundant energy they have provided, we’d be lost, says Dominic Frisby.
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How and where to buy bitcoin in the UK
Features There are many ways of buying in to the bitcoin boom. Dominic Frisby looks at the most common, and explains exactly how to buy bitcoins in the UK.
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We’re at another turning point in the 100-year cycle of money – here’s what to do
Analysis Money has always moved in 100-year cycles. And we’re at another turning point now, says Dominic Frisby – money has gone from gold to government-backed paper, and now to blockchain technology. Here’s what that means for you.
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Is the bull market over, or is this a short-term pullback?
News Stockmarkets have had a bit of a swoon recently as the Omicron variant spreads around the world. But is this just a market tantrum, asks Dominic Frisby, or the beginning of a crash?
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Now might be a good time to stock up on platinum – while nobody cares about it
Opinion Platinum has disappointed investors more than any other commodity in the last five years. But its day will come, says Dominic Frisby. Stock up now while it's cheap.
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The most important price in the world is rising – investors beware
Analysis The US dollar is rising fast – and that’s caused a fundamental shift in the investment landscape, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains what that means for you.
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Bitcoin hits a new record – and we all know what usually comes after fresh highs
Opinion Bitcoin has hit a new record price. And the most likely thing to follow new highs are more new highs, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains why bitcoin is here to stay, and why you should buy in.
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Meme coins can be a laugh or even make you money – but they’re also scam central
Analysis Cryptocurrencies such as Shiba Inu and Doge are jokes that have created billionaires. But there's a more sinister side to so-called "meme coins", says Dominic Frisby, that could cost you dear.
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What's in store for sterling?
Analysis Sterling has displayed a repeated cycle with the US dollar. Dominic Frisby looks at what that is and how investors can play that trend.
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If you want to get exposure to bitcoin, I have this great idea for you
Opinion As bitcoin climbs to new highs, you can now buy a bitcoin ETF. But if you really want to get some exposure to bitcoin, there’s a much better way, says Dominic Frisby.
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Will silver finally realise its potential? I’ve no idea – but I’ve just bought a load
Opinion For investors, silver is incredibly frustrating. It has more potential than almost any other metal, but that potential is never realised. So why has Dominic Frisby just bought some?
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How to invest in small nuclear reactors – the future of green energy
Opinion The UK’s electricity supply needs to be more robust for days when the wind doesn’t blow. We need nuclear power, says Dominic Frisby. And the future of nuclear power is SMRs – small modular reactors. Here’s how to invest.
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The investment landscape is getting messy – what should you own now?
Analysis What can you own when everything is expensive? Dominic Frisby explains how to navigate what is becoming an increasingly difficult investment landscape.
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The uranium price is soaring – here’s the best way to play it now
Analysis Uranium, the key ingredient to nuclear power, has been ignored since the bubble of 2006, but now the uranium price is rising again. Dominic Frisby explains the best way to invest.
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What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
Opinion As UK inflation hits 3.2%, Dominic Frisby compares the cost of living 50 years ago with that of today, and explains how debt drives prices higher.
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El Salvador could be the shape of things to come for bitcoin – and emerging nations
Opinion El Salvador has become the first nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. That’s an extraordinarily bullish move both for bitcoin and for El Salvador, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s why.
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Boom, bust - what's next for bitcoin?
Analysis The price of bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster journey since the start of the year. Dominic Frisby explains where we are in the cycle now.
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Hold gold: insuring your portfolio could prove lucrative
Cover Story Gold has had a grim year, but the backdrop for the traditional safe haven and store of value remains auspicious. There is scope for the price to jump by 30%-40%, says Dominic Frisby
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Why the Edinburgh Fringe festival is a great example of Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” in action
Opinion The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the world. But its incredible success isn’t down to careful planning, says Dominic Frisby. It’s the result of pure self-interest.
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How much further will the gold price fall?
Analysis Gold experienced a large sell-off over the weekend. Dominic Frisby analyses the outlook for the precious metal.
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How to invest in helium as the price heads higher and higher
Tips Helium gas is a highly versatile commodity in short supply. The bull market is far from over: we have had the aperitifs, but the dancing is still to come, says Dominic Frisby
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The case for nickel – a crucial metal in the Green Energy Revolution
Analysis Nickel’s use in batteries for electric vehicles makes it a vital metal for the 21st century. Dominic Frisby investigates how to invest.
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Bitcoin miners are cleaning up their act, using green energy to drive higher profits
Opinion Bitcoin has been criticised for its vast energy consumption in its pursuit of profit. But that same desire for profit is powering a green energy revolution, says Dominic Frisby, using power that would otherwise go to waste.
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