Latest articles by Ed Bowsher
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How the West can win in Ukraine
Features The West needs to engage with Russia, and avoid pushing Vladimir Putin into a corner.
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Don’t chase Neil Woodford to his new fund – here’s why
Features If a star fund manager switches funds, should you move too? The answer might surprise you, says Ed Bowsher.
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Tesco gets a new boss – but it’s not time to buy yet
Features Tesco may be making changes at the top, but the supermarket giant will struggle to return to its glory days, says Ed Bowsher.
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Why Gove had to go
Features David Cameron's cabinet reshuffle has proved controversial ahead of next year's general election. Ed Bowsher reports.
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Why hedge funds can be good news
Videos Hedge funds perform a valuable service by weeding out overvalued shares. In this video, Ed Bowsher explains some of the things they look for when they’re hunting for shares to short.
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Neil Woodford may be a star fund manager – but he’s wrong about tobacco stocks
Features Star fund manager Neil Woodford recently revealed that of his top ten holdings, three are tobacco stocks. But that doesn't mean you should follow his lead. Ed Bowsher explains why.
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Good news for investors – Europe’s banking crisis is back
Features The latest eurozone crisis – sparked by trouble at Portugal's Banco Espirito Santo – could prove an opportunity for smart investors, says Ed Bowsher.
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Lend to a landlord or fund a wind farm? You can do it all with crowdfunding
Features With crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, you can invest in all kinds of projects. Ed Bowsher looks at three promising opportunities.
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A guide to the all-new Nisa
Tutorials The Isa’s new incarnation, the Nisa, is a big improvement. Used wisely, it will shield even more of your money from the taxman. Ed Bowsher explains why and what you should put in it.
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What is the 'current ratio'?
Videos In his latest video, Ed Bowsher looks at the current ratio, which can help you see whether a company has sufficient resources to pay its bills in the near future.
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How to buy gold
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher visits a London gold dealer, looks at various gold bars and coins, and makes his first purchase of physical gold.
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Don’t be tempted to buy banks – here are two better options
Features Bank shares might look cheap right now, but don't be tempted. There are better places to put your money, says Ed Bowsher. Here, he picks two stocks to consider instead.
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'Power grab' in Europe is the start of a big battle
Features David Cameron believes the European Parliament has engaged in a “power grab" with its nominatino of Jean-Claude Juncker’s probable as president of the European Commission.
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Prepare for the joke prime minister
Features Ed Miliband may be a "joke opposition leader", but there is every chance he will become a "joke prime minister".
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Amazon is on a p/e of 500 – but I’m happy to keep my shares
Features On the face of it, Amazon shares look very expensive. But Ed Bowsher reckons its crazy valuation is justified. Here's why.
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Sainsbury’s is taking on discount supermarkets – should you buy in?
Features Sainsbury’s has teamed up with Netto to try to beat the discount supermarkets at their own game. Ed Bowsher looks at what’s going on, and whether you should buy in.
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How to boost your retirement income
Features The 2014 Budget changed the entire landscape for retirement and saving. Here's how you can boost your retirement income – even if you’ve already bought an annuity or gone into drawdown.
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The electric car industry just went mainstream – investors should get in now
Features Tesla's decision to give away its patents could be the smartest thing the company has ever done.
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Should you buy Sir Terry Leahy’s new shops or stick with his old ones?
Features For a while, Sir Terry Leahy could do no wrong at Tesco. Now he's looking to rekindle that magic - this time at B&M. Ed Bowsher investigates.
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Crowdcube: Earn 8% from a ‘burrito bond’
Features A chain of Mexican restaurants is hoping to raise £1m by offering ‘burrito bonds’ on the equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. Ed Bowsher looks at whether it's worth buying in.
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This strategy could help to protect you from a bond market crash
Features Bonds look very expensive, but no one knows when the bubble might burst. Ed Bowsher looks at how you can get the diversification benefits of owning some bonds, without being wiped out if there's a crash.
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Asos: Why has the share price crashed?
Features Online retailer Asos has seen its share price tumble after a profit warning. Ed Bowsher looks at what’s going on and asks if it’s worth buying in.
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Growth or value investing: which is best?
Videos Ed Bowsher looks at the differences between value investing and growth investing, and which approach is best for investors in 2014.
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Don't pay more tax on your pension than you need to
Features Ed Bowsher explains how to make sure that you are not paying more tax than you need to when it comes to taking your pension.
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