Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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Why it pays to bet against the crowd
Tutorials Contrary to received wisdom, past returns could indeed be a useful indicator for future performance - but only in reverse. Tim Bennett explains.
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How to spot a 'fallen angel' stock
Videos The best stocks are good quality but also cheap. But how do you spot them? Tim Bennett introduces a simple stock screen that can help.
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Will the death cross kill gold’s bull run?
Tutorials Gold traders have been whipped up into a frenzy following a 'death cross' in the charts. Tim Bennett explains what it is, and what it could mean for the multi-year bull market in gold.
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Why does Warren Buffett love 'prefs'?
Videos Warren Buffett regularly buys billions of dollars worth of preference shares. Tim Bennett explains why and how you can add them to your portfolio.
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Britain’s house-price spike
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the personal finance news, including what rising asking prices tell us about Britain's housing market and why people are raiding their savings.
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What are convertible bonds and should you buy them?
Tutorials Since the start of the year, there has been a flurry of convertible bonds being issued. Tim Bennett explains how they work, and reveals one way you can get in on the action.
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Clever solution to parking headaches
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including a handy online parking scheme; how to sponsor an entrepreneur for a tenner; and more bad news for first-time buyers.
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Elderly care reforms are 'morally dubious'
Features In a bid to avoid alienating older voters and tackle the rapidly rising cost of long-term elderly care, the government has announced a £75,000 cap on care costs. But, asks Tim Bennett, is that the right thing to do?
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What convertibles reveal about the stockmarket
Videos Companies in Europe have been issuing convertible bonds at a record pace. Tim Bennett looks at what all this activity tells investors.
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American directors dump their stocks
Tutorials Despite stock markets enjoying a great start to the year, directors in America are dumping stocks at a record rate. Should you be worried? Tim Bennett reports.
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Changing banks just got easier
Features Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including the news rules that will make switching banks easier and how to lighten the burden of paying off your credit card.
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The banks’ latest mis-selling scandal
Tutorials Banks are once again in hot water with the regulator. This time it's for mis-selling interest-rate swaps. Tim Bennett explains how they work, and why it could cost the banks billions.
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What is the swaps scandal all about?
Videos Our largest banks now stand accused of mis-selling swaps. Tim Bennett explains how this latest scandal could land them with their biggest compensation bill yet.
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Spot the dog: the world’s worst funds
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the personal finance news, including: mortgage advice for new parents; the worst-performing funds; and how to avoid racking up crippling debts.
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The two signs warning you to sell UK and US stocks
Tutorials Investors in British and American stocks are in jubilant mood. But beware joining the party, says Tim Bennett. Trouble may be lurking around the corner.
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Share dealing explained
Features Essentially, there are three ways of buying shares: you can use the stockbroking services offered by your bank; you can do it over the telephone via a traditional stockbroker; or you can buy shares online using a share dealing service.
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Federico Rodriguez: The waiter who bought the hotel
Profiles After stepping off the boat from Spain, Federico Rodriguez had to draw on all his resources to open the popular Blyth Hotel.
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Spread betting explained
Features Spread betting simply allows you to speculate on whether the price of an asset will rise or fall. You can gamble on everything from shares and commodities to stock market indices and house prices. This article introduces novices to the basics of spread betting.
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Where’s the best home for your cash?
Features With interest rates refusing to budge, finding a savings account to grow your money seems almost impossible. Tim Bennett looks at the best options.
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CFDs explained
Features CFDs are similar to spread betting in that you can bet on stock price movements without having to actually own the shares. The key difference is that spread betting is considered a form of gambling, so is free from capital gains tax and stamp duty, but CFDs are only free from stamp duty.
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Let HMV be a warning on gift vouchers
Features Tim Bennett rounds up the week’s personal finance news, including: mortgage payments at their lowest levels for a decade, and the latest boiler-room scam to hit unsuspecting punters.
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Not taking risks is itself a risky investment strategy
Tutorials Many investors shy away from riskier investments for fear of losing money. But not taking risks can itself be a risky strategy in the long run. Tim Bennett explains.
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What is NGDP?
Videos The Bank of England's new governor, Mark Carney, thinks central banks should focus on 'nominal gross domestic product', or NGDP. Tim Bennett explains what NGDP is, and why Carney's proposal has caused such a stir.
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What is GDP?
Videos Gross domestic product, or GDP, aims to measure a country's economic health. Tim Bennett explains how it works, and asks how useful it really is.
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