Latest articles by Theo Casey
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A fund to gamble on index reshuffles
Features This fund uses arbitrage to take advantage of the inefficiencies created when financial indices rebalance. In other words, it buys firms due a promotion and sells those that are likely to be demoted.
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The best way to get in on the rise of 3D films
Features In the entertainment industry, 3D technology is the hot topic, with suggestions that it could be worth more than $40bn by 2015. So how can you profit from it? Theo Casey investigates the sector, and picks the best bet to buy now.
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Buy this safe stock exchange
Features Not so long ago, listed stock exchanges were booming. But investors have on average lost 70% of their capital on them in the past few years. Theo Casey looks at this fast-evolving sector, and finds that one market in particular now offers a very tempting entry point.
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Funds: How to profit from the deflation scare
Features Many analysts are now predicting a bout of global deflation. And this fund looks lke a good way to profit if you want to bet on deflation as the next big worry.
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Pairs trading: profit whichever way the market goes
Features Pairs trading sounds daunting. But it really isn't. By picking two highly-correlated assets, you reduce your market risk. Theo Casey explains.
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The No.1 rule when buying investment trusts
Merryn's Blog Unlike ETFs, investment trusts often trade at a discount to their net asset values. That means you can lose a lot of money. But it doesn't have to be this way.
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The 'Fed model' is warning us to be careful
Tutorials The 'Fed model' of stock valuation is used by many big investors. And now it's saying that it's time for extreme caution. Theo Casey explains what it is, how it works - and why you should listen to it.
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Investment trusts: how to exploit the discount
Tutorials Because they regularly trade at a discount to their net asset values, investment trusts, listed alongside normal stocks on a stock exchange, can offer great investment opportunities. Providing, that is, that you know how to take advantage of them. Theo Casey explains.
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How to play Europe with minimal risk
Features Theo Casey examines which of Europe's markets looks most promising, and how to play them without getting your fingers burned.
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Two ways to play volatility
Tutorials The market may be on the verge of a relapse. And this time, even those with a diverse range of investments could lose out. So, to survive the next dip, it's worth considering all options. Enter the VIX volatility index.
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Get a double-digit income on blue-chips
Tutorials With the next 12 months unlikely to be as spectacular for stocks as the last 12 months,now looks like a good time to focus on income rather than capital growth. And one strategy, writing 'covered calls', can help you multiply your income massively. Theo Casey explains.
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How to profit from the rising dollar
Features With market sentiment wavering, the dollar rising again - up more than 3% on its January low. How can investors take advantage?
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