Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby (“mercurially witty” – the Spectator) is the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He is MoneyWeek’s main commentator on gold, commodities, currencies and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of the books Bitcoin: the Future of Money? and Life After The State. He also co-wrote the documentary Four Horsemen, and presents the chat show, Stuff That Interests Me.
His show 2016 Let’s Talk About Tax was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Festival and Penguin Random House have since commissioned him to write a book on the subject – Daylight Robbery – the past, present and future of tax will be published later this year. His 2018 Edinburgh Festival show, Dominic Frisby's Financial Gameshow, won rave reviews. Dominic was educated at St Paul's School, Manchester University and the Webber-Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art.
You can follow him on Twitter @dominicfrisby
Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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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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Everything you wanted to know about ethereum but were too afraid to ask
Analysis The ethereum blockchain and its ether cryptocurrency is second only to bitcoin in size and importance. But what exactly is it and what is it for? Dominic Frisby explains all.
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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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What does the US dollar’s sudden about-turn mean for the markets?
Opinion After rallying strongly since late spring, the US dollar wobbled this week. Dominic Frisby looks at where the greenback is going next, and what that means for the markets.
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Oil is taking a well-earned rest. But the bull market isn’t done yet
Opinion The oil price has more than doubled in the last five years. It’s come off the boil recently, but in the longer term, things are still looking good. Dominic Frisby looks at what’s next for oil.
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Why markets keep going up in the face of “real world” economic turmoil
Opinion With the economy being shuttered for months and a very fragile reopening, many people and industries have had a miserable year. But not the stockmarkets. Why? Dominic Frisby explains the difference between the real world and the financial world.
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If you bought gold with pounds, it’s been a disappointing year – but be patient
Analysis Measured in US dollars, gold is flat on the year. In pounds, it's fallen. But sterling investors should be patient, says Dominic Frisby. It won’t be too long before gold goes on another of its runs.
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Commodity supercycle or not, here’s a metal that’ll still be in demand – tin
Tips Commodity prices may have come off the boil recently. But for tin, the only way is up. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest.
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The US dollar is in a bull market. That’s bad news for most assets
Analysis Even with the Federal Reserve printing money hand over fist, the US dollar has made a bottom and is now in a bull market. That has serious implications for investors, says Dominic Frisby.
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Has bitcoin bottomed out, or is a drop to $12,000 on the cards?
Analysis The bitcoin price has fallen to a significant level. It could have hit the bottom, says Dominic Frisby, or it could just be a pause on a much bigger slide. Here, he puts the case for both scenarios.
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Is the commodity bull market already losing steam?
Analysis Commodities have put in a blistering performance over the past year. But – oil aside – the commodity bull market looks like it might have peaked. Dominic Frisby explains what’s going on.
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What green energy, my expanding waistline, and the price of oil have in common
Analysis In echoes of the flawed public health advice of the 1980s, governments are taking action – but not necessarily the correct action – to be “greener”. That will drive the oil price up, says Dominic Frisby. Here's why.
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Everything hinges on the direction of the US dollar right now
Analysis Gold has had a very good spring. But as Dominic Frisby explains, the direction of the dollar is key to determining what is next for both gold and silver.
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Where is bitcoin headed to next? $100,000 – or $12,000?
Analysis The bitcoin price has stabilised after the recent crash. But if the environmental question isn’t tackled, further falls are likely, says Dominic Frisby.
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