Latest articles by Tim Bennett
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What is goodwill?
Videos Huge goodwill write offs by companies are very bad news for investors. Tim Bennett explains what goodwill is and how the directors can use it to pull the wool over your eyes.
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The best ETF dividend funds
Features A dividend exchange-traded fund can be a great way to tap into a steady income stream. But what are the risks? Tim Bennett explains.
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What is a Ponzi scheme?
Videos Tim Bennett explains 'Ponzi' fraud schemes: how to spot them, what the three key ingredients are, and how you can avoid becoming a victim.
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A beginner's guide to takeovers
Videos Tim Bennett explains what takeovers are, how they work and how can you profit from them. Plus some of the pitfalls to watch out for.
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Is it wise for investors to sidestep the banks?
Tutorials Cutting out the banks and lending your money to borrowers directly can earn your cash high rates of return. But how risky is it? Tim Bennett explains.
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It’s time to ditch your dog funds
Features If you own shares in any of the underperforming funds on this list of shame, ditch them. Tim Bennett explains what you should buy instead.
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Five ways to become a better investor
Tutorials There's no instant way to strike it rich on the stockmarkets without risking ruin. But you can tilt the odds in your favour in the long run, says Tim Bennett. Here, he reveals five tips that could make you a better investor.
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Why you should avoid property spread bets
Features Spread betting might sound like a good idea if you want to make money from the property market without buying and selling houses. But for most retail investors, it isn't, says Tim Bennett.
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Petrol and diesel prices soar
Features Record-high diesel prices, confident home sellers and a headline-grabbing Jisa rate - Tim Bennett rounds up the best of the week's personal finance news.
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Stocks aren't cheap – bonds are expensive
Tutorials The FTSE 100 has practically gone nowhere over the last 10 years or so. Some pundits reckon that has left stocks looking cheap, particularly compared to bonds. But they're wrong, says Tim Bennett. Here's why.
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How to invest like Warren Buffett
Videos Tim Bennett looks at some of the key principles used by one of the world's most successful investors, and explains how you can apply them to your own investments.
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Spread betters should short the euro
Features The euro is riding high on the euphoria from the latest deal to save Greece. But the package comes at quite a price, says Tim Bennett. And it's certainly no time to be bullish on the euro.
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How to get the best rates on your Isa
Features The deadline for using up your cash Isa allowance is fast approaching. Tim Bennett explains how to get the best interest rates for your money.
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Can you trust the mother of all ratios?
Tutorials The return on equity ratio is highly favoured by professional stock pickers. It helps gauge a firm's profitability relative to size. But can you trust it? Tim Bennett explains.
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What is Tobin's Q ratio?
Videos Tim Bennett explains the single number that aims to tell you whether stocks and markets are overvalued or undervalued - and so whether it is a good time to buy or sell.
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Two ways to spread bet the Facebook flotation
Features There are plenty of reasons not to buy into Facebook’s IPO as a shareholder. But there are some interesting opportunities for spread betters to make a quick bob or two, as Tim Bennett explains
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How trigger-happy traders lose money online
Tutorials Online trading has many advantages. But before you hit the 'trade' button on your keyboard, think again, says Tim Bennett. Here, he explains the major problem with online trading, and what you can do about it.
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What is return on equity?
Videos Tim Bennett explains the 'mother of all ratios' - the controversial ratio that attempts to quantify how much value for money a company can give shareholders.
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How a spread better can save £288,400
Features Sports spread betting can be fun and profitable. But get it wrong, and it can be disastrously expensive. Tim Bennett relays a cautionary tale of massive losses, and explains how you can avoid doing the same thing.
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The best way to short gilts
Features Economic recovery spells falling government bond - or 'gilt' - yields as investors are prepared to take greater risks again. But how do you short a falling gilt yield? Tim Bennett explains.
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Three ways to ‘stress test’ dividends
Tutorials A juicy dividend is one of the best ways to beat inflation. But how do you know it isn't hiding something sinister? Tim Bennett explains three ways to test whether your dividend is safe.
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What are defensive stocks?
Videos Tim Bennett explains what defensive stocks are, where to find them and how they can help your investments.
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How to profit when the gilt bubble pops
Features An ugly monster of a bubble could be about to burst in UK government bonds. Tim Bennett explains how spread betters can play it.
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Is this ratio the Holy Grail for investors?
Tutorials Ratios to work out a stock's true value are invaluable to investors. But is the EV/EBITDA ratio better than all the rest? And can it make you rich? Tim Bennett reports.
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