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
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Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Opinion Fears of inflation, money-printing and a global pandemic are all conditions that should drive the gold price higher. But it has been struggling. Dominic Frisby asks if the turning point is finally here – and if so, should you buy in?
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Big Tech is becoming Big Brother: a leviathan out of control
Cover Story With mounting influence over what we do, see, and even think, the technology giants are changing the world. It may not be long before the sector eclipses governments and rules our lives, says Dominic Frisby
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Big Tech on steroids: why the 2020s will be the “decade of the DAO”
Opinion Big tech companies have transformed the way we live our lives. But if you thought they were disruptive, you haven’t seen anything yet. As Dominic Frisby explains, we’re about to enter the age of the “decentralised autonomous organisation”, or DAO.
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Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
Analysis The price of copper is at its highest for ten years. But supply constraints and a massive rise in demand mean it’s not going to stop there, says Dominic Frisby.
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Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
Opinion Central banks around the world are considering creating their own digital currencies. It’s not a matter of if we get them, says Dominic Frisby, it’s a matter of when. So how will they affect your life, and is there any alternative?
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Does the old investment adage to “sell in May” still hold true?
Opinion There has long been a saying that you should sell stocks before the summer lull and buy them back more cheaply in the autumn. Dominic Frisby looks at whether that’s still a wise thing to do.
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Yes, NFTs are a bubble. But like many bubbles of the past, they will change everything
Opinion You may think that NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are just another bubble in a world full of bubbles. Well, they are. But that’s actually no bad thing, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s why.
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Tech has dominated the economy – but the real world is about to strike back
Analysis The digital economy has driven tech stocks to incredible valuations. But it is all dependent on the real-world economy. And particularly on metals and the companies that produce them. Here, Dominic Frisby looks at the outlook for mining stocks.
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Why is gold having such a miserable time and when will it turn around?
Analysis The price of gold is in a bear market. And bear markets can go on for longer than you might think, says Dominic Frisby. But they don’t go on forever. Here he ponders when gold might turn.
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The inflation narrative has got overheated for now – but it’s inevitable
Opinion With official CPI at just 0.4% in the UK, inflation seems to be everywhere you look except in government statistics. But it’s only a matter of time before it appears there, too, says Dominic Frisby.
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The pound is looking promising – against one major currency in particular
Analysis The pound is having a good year against the dollar and the euro. But it is against the Japanese yen where things look most promising. And this trend could go on for years, says Dominic Frisby.
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The next big bull market in metals? Look no further than tin
Tips The world consumes huge amounts of tin every year. But supply is short and stockpiles are low. It’s all looking very bullish, says Dominic Frisby.
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How to invest in tin: a crucial metal whose price is set to soar
Tips The price of tin, a versatile and increasingly important substance, has reached a ten-year high. There are plenty more gains ahead, says Dominic Frisby, who explains how to cash in.
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Why gold has been such a bad investment so far this year
Analysis Gold – the ultimate safe haven investment – is proving anything but safe. It’s lost over $200 an ounce since its high at the start of the year. Dominic Frisby looks at what’s gone wrong.
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A beginner’s guide to bitcoin: what is bitcoin?
Beginners' Guides As a completely novel concept for many people, bitcoin can take a little effort to get to grips with. In the first of a short series on the cryptocurrency, Dominic Frisby explains just what it is, and why you should take notice of it.
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The days when you could get 7% from your bank are long gone – so what do you do?
Opinion With interest rates at rock bottom for so long, we’ve been forced to move from saving to speculating to earn any sort of return. Dominic Frisby asks where we should put our money now, and explains where he’s put his.
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What is the “Great Reset” – and how do you invest?
Opinion Whether as the result of a Grand Conspiracy or bumbling incompetence, the post-pandemic world could be very different to the pre-pandemic world. Dominic Frisby explains what the “Great Reset” could involve, and how you can invest for it.
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Tesla just bought a load of bitcoin – get ready for executive FOMO
Opinion Electric-car maker Tesla just bought $1.5bn worth of bitcoin, sending the cryptocurrency to new highs. And as it goes mainstream, more and more corporations will have to buy in, says Dominic Frisby.
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Is silver the next GameStop? What you need to know before you buy
Opinion After squeezing hedge funds shorting GameStop stocks, the online mob is now hoping to do the same with the silver price. But this time, things aren’t quite so simple. Dominic Frisby explains why.
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Bitcoin is coming of age: make sure you own some
Cover Story Bitcoin has consistently been underestimated by its critics. Yet now it’s on the verge of being adopted by institutional investors and corporations. Dominic Frisby explains why you should have a little in your portfolio.
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Bitcoin does consume a lot of energy – but here’s why it’s worth it
Opinion Some people question bitcoin’s legitimacy because it uses huge amounts of electricity to maintain its network. But that’s not a failing, says Dominic Frisby – it’s what gives it value.
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Gold has had a tough start to 2021, but we’ve been here before
Opinion Gold has had a disappointing start to the year – in an increasingly digital world, it’s the ultimate analogue asset. Nevertheless, says Dominic Frisby, it remains as relevant as ever. And its bull run isn’t over yet.
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Of course bitcoin is a bubble – a bubble you can’t ignore
Opinion Bitcoin’s wild ride is being called a bubble by many. And it is, says Dominic Frisby. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And it’s a bubble in which you should have a position.
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Frisby’s forecasts – what does 2021 have in store for investors?
Opinion Dominic Frisby gazes into his crystal ball and makes his predictions for the markets in the year ahead.
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