Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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Sparks of life in commercial property
Features The commercial property sector has taken a battering. So is this a golden opportunity to buy in? Tim Bennett reports.
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How to gauge fear in the markets
Tutorials Knowing how much 'fear' there is in the markets can tell you whether it's time to hunt for bargains or batten down the hatches. Tim Bennett explains.
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How to profit from a quiet summer
Features Now could be a good time to place some promising spread bets while markets take their traditional summer breather. Tim Bennett explains how.
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What is a repo?
Videos The repo helped bring down MF Global and Lehman Brothers. Could the eurozone be next? Tim Bennett explains what repos are and why you should be worried.
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How to get reliable income from stocks
Tutorials In these sideways markets, gaining income from your portfolio is key. But before you buy your next high-yield stock, make sure it passes these four tests, says Tim Bennett.
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How to make money from the Olympics
Features As the Olympics approach, why not add a dose of extra adrenaline with a spread bet? Tim Bennett picks three to try.
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Profit from straddles and strangles
Tutorials You know the market's going to move, but you don't know which way. That's fine - you can still profit from a 'straddle' or 'strangle' trade, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains how.
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How to profit from central bank shenanigans
Features It’s a race to the bottom for the world’s central banks, with the European Central Bank cutting its main interest rate, following more monetary easing from the Bank of England and a rate cut from the People's Bank of China. Tim Bennett explains how you can profit.
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Should we be worried by China?
Features Book review: Winner Take AllDambisa Moyo examines China's growing appetite for commodities - and asks whether the Chinese are taking over.
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How to know when it’s time to sell
Tutorials We're only human, but letting ourselves be directed by our emotions could cost dearly, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains some of the most common pitfalls to watch out for in your investing.
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Why investors should venture overseas
Tutorials Investing in emerging markets can be risky. But avoiding them altogether is a mistake, says Tim Bennett. Here he explains why - and how to avoid getting burned.
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Should you rebalance your portfolio?
Tutorials It's a good idea to spread the risk in your portfolio by investing in different asset classes. But how often should you redress the balance? Tim Bennett explains.
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How to stem spread betting losses
Features Anyone who tries spread betting should know about stop losses and which type will suit them best. Tim Bennett explains the three most common.
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How to get rid of losers
Videos Investors often fail to dump stocks even when it's clear they have made an expensive mistake. Tim Bennett explains why, and how to stop doing it.
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Cash flow is key to investment success
Tutorials The cash-flow figure in a company's profits statement attracts little attention. But it could save you from making an investment disaster. Tim Bennett explains how.
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The party’s over for London property
Features A buying frenzy of European stocks and a resurgent pound could undermine the foundations of London's resilient property prices, says Tim Bennett.
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How the bond markets work
Tutorials With debt at the heart of today’s economic woes, it’s vital that investors understand how bond markets work, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains everything you need to know about bonds.
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What is a cash-flow statement?
Videos Often hidden in a company's accounts, a cash flow statement is a vital document for making investment decisions. Tim Bennett explains what it is, and what it can reveal to investors.
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How to profit from a falling oil price
Features The oil price is now at its lowest level since last October. Spread betters can profit from any further drop. Tim Bennett explains how.
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How to spot a 'turnaround stock'
Tutorials A stock that's fallen on hard times is spurned by investors. But if it can get its act together, it can offer unbeatable value, says Tim Bennett. Here are three ways to spot a potential turnaround play.
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A lesson from Facebook – avoid IPOs
Videos IPOs offer investors an exciting way to buy into the latest hot stock market name. And that's precisely why you should avoid them, says Tim Bennett.
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Three tracker pitfalls to avoid
Features Passive funds that track an index or asset are simple and cheap. Yet some funds track better than others. So how do you know which fund to buy? Tim Bennett explains.
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How to cope with 'mark to market' mayhem
Tutorials Mark-to-market (M2M) accounting can cause cool investors to lose their heads - and their money. So how do you avoid becoming its next victim? Tim Bennett explains.
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What is an exchange-traded fund?
Videos Tim Bennett looks at one of our favourite investments - exchange traded funds - and explains what they are, why we like them, and what their drawbacks are.
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