Latest articles by Ed Bowsher
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Next has stopped buying its own shares – but don’t sell yours
Tutorials High-street fashion retailer Next is ending its share buyback programme. Here, Ed Bowsher explains what that means for investors, and why you should hang on to the shares.
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Google has made a huge mistake – but it’s still a buy
Features Google missed out on one of the biggest technology trends of all – the rise of social media. But it still looks like a decent investment. Ed Bowsher explains why.
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Why passive funds are going to be more expensive
Videos New rules mean passive funds - primarily index trackers - will become more expensive for new investors from April. Ed Bowsher looks into how much more you’ll have to pay.
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Should you follow Bob Diamond and invest in Africa?
Features The ex-chief of Barclays is putting his money into Africa. And he's not the only one. Ed Bowsher looks at the continent's prospects, and picks some of the best ways to invest.
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Britain is back to its old bad habits – expect trouble ahead
Features People are starting to feel better about Britain’s economy. But there are still some serious problems ahead. Ed Bowsher explains why, and what it means for your investments.
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My six big predictions for 2014
Features There are plenty of things to worry about in 2014. But there are plenty of opportunities too, says Ed Bowsher. Here, he makes six calls for the year to come.
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The best place to invest in 2014
Videos Ed Bowsher explains why Japan could be the best place to put your money in 2014.
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The real secret of Warren Buffett’s success
Tutorials Everybody knows Warren Buffet has a terrific investment record. But what's less well known is the surprising secret behind his success. Ed Bowsher reports.
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What Warren Buffett’s favourite valuation ratio says about markets today
Tutorials There's no simple model of investing that can tell you where and when to invest. But there is one ratio that can help decide whether now is a good time to invest heavily in a market. Ed Bowsher explains what it is.
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The best emerging markets to buy now
Features Emerging markets haven’t done too well lately. But there are still plenty of opportunities out there, says Ed Bowsher. You just have to be picky.
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What is the Shiller p/e or CAPE ratio?
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher looks at how the Shiller p/e ratio works (also known as the cyclically adjusted p/e or Cape ratio), and when it can be most useful in determining value.
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Japan is still one of the best value markets in the world
Features Japanese stocks have had a very good run over the past year. But the market is still cheap. Ed Bowsher looks at how to buy in.
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Bad news for the US market – insiders are bailing out of its hottest stocks
Features The latest sign that the American stock market is getting frothy is the 'busted lock-in'. Ed Bowsher explains what it is, and what it means for US stocks.
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George Osborne gives investors yet another reason to like ETFs
Features Removing stamp duty from ETF share purchases could mean a cut in charges for the already cheap funds, says Ed Bowsher.
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Tesco looks cheap – but is now the right time to buy?
Features Tesco is in trouble. Sales have fallen, and it is under threat from discount supermarkets. But its shares are now very cheap. So is it time to buy, or will things just get worse? Ed Bowsher investigates.
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What to expect in the Autumn Statement
Features Ed Bowsher makes his best guesses on what we are likely to hear in George Osborne’s Autumn Statement.
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Why expensive shares are sometimes the best performers
Tutorials Ed Bowsher explains when it makes sense to buy ‘expensive’ shares, and highlights two companies that could prove to be very decent investments.
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What is return on capital employed?
Videos It’s always important to consider what kind of return a company is generating from its assets. One way to do this is to look at return on capital employed (ROCE). Ed Bowsher explains what ROCE is, how to calculate it, and why it’s useful.
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Carney’s mortgage market changes are a bit of a damp squib
Features The Bank of England has acted to cool the housing market. But the reforms are unlikely to make any real difference, says Ed Bowsher. Here’s why.
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Is Carney pulling the rug out from under the housing market?
Features Bank of England governor Mark Carney surprised everyone by acting to slow down the UK housing market. Ed Bowsher explains what it means for you.
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UK stocks are more expensive than they look – there’s better value elsewhere
Features At first glance, the UK stock market looks attractive at the moment. But dig a little deeper and you’ll see that it's not so cheap after all.
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What is return on equity?
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains how to calculate return on equity, and why it could be useful to you.
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How to invest in pharmaceuticals
Videos Ed Bowsher looks at what you need to consider when you’re evaluating a potential investment in a pharmaceutical company.
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Graphene could be a spectacular story – but is this the best way to play it?
Features A newly listed company aims to make big profits from graphene, the 21st-century ‘wonder material’. Ed Bowsher asks whether you should buy in.
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