Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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Three ways to reduce short selling risk
Features There are plenty of targets for short sellers at the moment. But shorting is risky and can backfire. Here, Tim Bennett lists three ways to make sure you don’t get caught out.
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Why 'mark to market' matters
Videos Tim Bennett explains 'mark to market - what it is, how it can make life difficult for investors, and what you can do about it.
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How tough are your stocks?
Tutorials With the economy still struggling, you need to know whether your stocks are in danger of going bust, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains the two ratios to watch out for.
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Depository receipts: An easy way to invest in foreign firms
Videos Depository receipts are an easy and cheap way to buy foreign shares. Tim Bennett explains what they are and how they work - and warns of three risks to watch out for.
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Why you must make a will
Tips Making a will is the only way to be sure your assets end up in the right hands - and save your loved-ones an administrative nightmare, says Tim Bennett. Here's how to do it.
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Is it time to switch your mortgage?
Features The recent spate of mortagage-rate rises will have come as unwelcome news to thousands of homeowners. Tim Bennett investigates whether it is time to switch lenders.
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How to find growth in barren markets
Tutorials Despite the economic gloom, it may be time to give growth stocks another try, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains how to pick the winners from the losers.
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Get ready for the currency market’s most important number
Features Tim Bennett explains what the US non-farm payrolls figure is, why it has currency traders on tenterhooks, and how can you trade it.
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Can fund managers deliver value?
Features Top fund managers do add value for investors, says a recent study. So should we forego trackers and hunt down the best fund managers? Tim Bennett reports.
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Should you sell up before the summer?
Tutorials The old adage 'sell in May and go away' has been knocking around the City for decades. But is there any truth to it? Tim Bennett reports.
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What is the time value of money?
Videos Crucial to everything in finance to do with valuation, the concept of the 'time value of money' underpins most investing decisions. Tim Bennett explains what it is, and why it is so important.
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How to bet on Boris
Features Think Boris will beat Ken in the race for City Hall? With a binary bet, you could make a tidy profit for being right. But beware, says Tim Bennett - if you're wrong, it could cost you dearly.
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How to use stock ratios to predict the future
Tutorials Depending on the nature of the stock, you need to pick the right ratio to see whether it's cheap or not, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains some of the most popular ratios.
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Shares or spread bets – which is best?
Features Share trading and spread betting are two very different disciplines. To help you decide whether you want to go from one to the other, here are three key questions to ask yourself.
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What is the LTRO?
Videos The 'long term refinancing operation' - LTRO - is supposed to stop a massive European credit crunch. But what is it and how does it work? Indeed, will it work at all? Tim Bennett explains.
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Why euro bulls may stay lucky
Features With the eurozone in such a mess, everyone is expecting the single currency to plummet at any moment. But there are still some good reasons to stay long for now, says Tim Bennett.
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Watch out for advisers pushing 'Cips'
Features There's nothing wrong with Cips (centralised investment propositions) per se. But be wary of advisors who push them on you, says Tim Bennett.
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Three top investment tips from Keynes
Tutorials It's a great shame that economist John Maynard Keynes is best known for his controversial stimulus policies, says Tim Bennett. Because he was also a brilliant investor.
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What is the price-to-sales ratio?
Videos The price-to-sales ratio was feted in the mid 1990s, and vilified after the dotcom crash. Tim Bennett explains what it is, how it works and when investors should use it.
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What is market abuse?
Videos The City hates the market abuse rules. The regulator loves them. Tim Bennett explains what they are and why they are so contentious.
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Are stocks really a better bet than bonds?
Tutorials The conventional market wisdom is that stocks always outperform other investments. But with today's increased risk, that may no longer be true. So are stocks now only for mugs? Tim Bennett investigates.
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Beware Ryanair-style fund fees
Features British investors are being ripped off when it comes to hidden fund fees. Tim Bennett explains what should you watch out for.
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What is money laundering?
Videos Tim Bennett explains what money laundering is, and how you can avoid getting caught up in it.
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Should you buy convertible bonds?
Tutorials Convertible bonds offer you a fixed rate of interest with the option to convert to shares at a later date. But are they a good idea? And what can go wrong? Tim Bennett explains.
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