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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Why investors should take cycle theories with a massive pinch of salt
Sponsored Things move in cycles, and they can be useful for timing trades. But it's easy to become wedded to a particular cycle and make the wrong decisions. Dominic Frisby looks at some of their pitfalls.
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Here’s why you really should own at least some bitcoin
Analysis While bitcoin is having a quiet year – at least in relative terms – its potential to become the default cash system for the internet is undiminished, says Dominic Frisby. If you don't already own some, it's really time you did.
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Is it time to take profits on technology stocks?
Sponsored With tech stocks continuing to slide, Dominic Frisby examines the charts and asks whether now is the time to sell.
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Both bitcoin and tech stocks have tumbled – how much worse will it get?
Analysis The recent run-up in tech stocks was extraordinary to the point that it defied belief. Now, the bubble looks very much like it is bursting – taking bitcoin with it, too. Dominic Frisby looks at where things might be heading next.
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Why helium is headed a lot higher
Opinion Shortages of key resources never last, but investors can profit with careful timing, writes Dominic Frisby
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Has the tech bubble burst? The week ahead could be critical
Sponsored Tech stocks have been in a runaway bull market, with the Nasdaq index doubling in the last six months. Yet we recently have seen something of a reversal. Dominic Frisby examines the charts and asks: is time to go short?
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Gold and the US election: does it matter who’s president?
Opinion With just two months to go until the American presidential election, Dominic Frisby looks at how the result could affect gold’s bull market, and asks: does it really matter whether Biden or Trump ends up in the White House?
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What the simple beauty of technical analysis tells us about the tech stock bubble
Sponsored The Nasdaq stock index is in an almighty bull market and may well be overvalued. But it could also go much higher. How does an investor decide what to do? Just trust in technical analysis, says Dominic Frisby.
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When will stockmarkets face reality?
Opinion Despite the economy being strangled by lockdown, US stockmarkets keep hitting mind-boggling new highs. Dominic Frisby explains why – and how long it can last.
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CCI: this indicator can help you decide when to buy and sell silver
Sponsored CCI - the “commodity channel index” – is a technical indicator that can help traders spot entry and exit points. Dominic Frisby runs it over the silver price to see where we are right now.
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Why Warren Buffett’s purchase of Barrick shares is such a big deal for gold-mining stocks
News Warren Buffett has bought half a billion dollars’ worth of shares in gold miner Barrick. That’s a big deal, says Dominic Frisby. We could be at the beginning of a bull market in gold-mining stocks.
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Two “crosses” to help you decide when to buy and sell the markets
Sponsored In the latest of Dominic Frisby’s series on technical analysis for traders, he explains how you can use the “golden cross” and the “death cross” to time your trades more profitably.
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Sit tight and ride the gold bull: the upswing is just beginning
Cover Story With money being printed like there’s no tomorrow, the backdrop for the yellow metal and miners remains auspicious, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he reviews his recent tips and suggests some more.
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Gold and silver have taken a vicious beating – is the bull market over already?
Tips The gold price has tumbled recently, leaving traders nursing losses – just a nasty correction or has the gold bull market run out of steam? Dominic Frisby takes a look.
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The pound has been trending higher against the dollar – will it last?
Sponsored Sterling has been rising against the dollar. Dominic Frisby sets his trend lines in the charts to see where the pound is heading next.
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Gold hits the big $2,000 level – are Aim miners about to play catch up?
Tips With the price of gold shooting through $2,000 an ounce, the yellow metal looks unstoppable. Things are so bullish, even Aim-listed junior gold miners are on the way up. Here, Dominic Frisby picks one of his favourites.
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Can the recent rally in sterling continue?
Sponsored A "double top" – a very recognisable pattern – is forming in in the US dollar. Dominic Frisby explains what it is, and what it could tell us about sterling's recent rally.
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How much further will gold go? $2,250, $2,460 – or beyond?
Analysis The gold bull market has really taken off – and it's only just begun. Dominic Frisby explains what's behind its big rise, and asks how much further it has to go.
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What would the greatest mathematician of the Middle Ages say about gold today?
Sponsored Italian mathematician Fibonacci is most famous for a curious sequence of numbers. Continuing his series on technical analysis, Dominic Frisby explains what these numbers are, and what they can tell us about gold’s next move.
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Silver’s had a cracking run – what happens now?
Opinion Silver has risen almost 100% since its recent lows. And there's potential for much more. But it is the most fickle and frustrating of metals – it could hit $100 an ounce, or it could send you bankrupt. Dominic Frisby ponders which is more likely.
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How moving averages can reveal trades worth betting on – and ones to avoid
Sponsored Dominic Frisby looks in more depth at how moving averages can help you catch turning points in markets and help you decide which trades are worth pursuing.
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Hang onto your gold miners – this boom has further to go
Opinion The gold price is heading for new highs, and it’s taking gold mining stocks with it. Indeed, says Dominic Frisby, the boom is just getting started. Get in and sit tight.
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Why the moving average is my favourite charting tool
Sponsored Traders and technical analysts use "moving averages" to iron out daily fluctuations and give a much clearer picture of a market's direction. Dominic Frisby explains how you can use them to your advantage.
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An economics lesson from my barber
Opinion On reopening his shop after lockdown, Dominic Frisby’s barber doubled his prices. It’s all part of the post-Covid inflation process – and we’re going to have to get used to it.
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