AUTHOR
Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby (“mercurially witty” – the Spectator) is the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He is MoneyWeek’s main commentator on gold, commodities, currencies and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of the books Bitcoin: the Future of Money? and Life After The State. He also co-wrote the documentary Four Horsemen, and presents the chat show, Stuff That Interests Me.
His show 2016 Let’s Talk About Tax was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Festival and Penguin Random House have since commissioned him to write a book on the subject – Daylight Robbery – the past, present and future of tax will be published later this year. His 2018 Edinburgh Festival show, Dominic Frisby's Financial Gameshow, won rave reviews. Dominic was educated at St Paul's School, Manchester University and the Webber-Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art.
You can follow him on Twitter @dominicfrisby
Bank bailouts are bullish for bitcoin and gold
Investments
Bank bailouts are bullish for bitcoin and gold
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse has shaken investor confidence in the global financial system. Dominic Frisby explains what this…
22 Mar 2023
The platinum price could double as demand takes off
Commodities
The platinum price could double as demand takes off
Platinum has been disappointing to own, but with demand rising and supply drying up, the fundamentals are improving argues Dominic Frisby.
15 Mar 2023
2023 will be a bumper year for stocks. Here’s how to play the rally
Investments
2023 will be a bumper year for stocks. Here’s how to play the rally
Dominic Frisby explains why he thinks the market rally could have further to run in 2023 despite macroeconomic headwinds
8 Mar 2023
The bull market in this commodity is over
Investments
The bull market in this commodity is over
Demand for this commodity jumped in 2020, sending prices skyward. However, the bubble has now burst, and investors are moving on says Dominic Frisby.
1 Mar 2023
The Net Zero energy revolution is anything but green
Investments
The Net Zero energy revolution is anything but green
Dominic Frisby explains why the world may struggle to hit its Net Zero energy goals as the environmental and monetary costs mount.
22 Feb 2023
Revolut - How safe is your money?
Personal finance
Revolut - How safe is your money?
Dominic Frisby explains how fraudsters used increasingly sophisticated techniques to steal thousands from one Revolut user and looks at just how safe …
8 Feb 2023
Covid-19 vaccines helped these stocks take off, but what’s next for these companies?
Investments
Covid-19 vaccines helped these stocks take off, but what’s next for these companies?
Dominic Frisby explores how the top vaccine stocks are doing as booster take-up remains at a low
2 Feb 2023
Ignore the doomsayers - things are looking bright for the bulls
Investments
Ignore the doomsayers - things are looking bright for the bulls
Everywhere you look there seems to be bad news, but if past trends are anything to go by, 2023 could be a bumper year for equity returns says Dominic …
25 Jan 2023
How to invest in ChatGPT and other AI tech changing the world
Tech stocks
How to invest in ChatGPT and other AI tech changing the world
Technology, like ChatGPT, is changing the way we live and work, and this new tool could have a huge impact on the tech industry says Dominic Frisby.
23 Jan 2023
Gold to hit $5,000? Is now the time to buy gold?
Gold
Gold to hit $5,000? Is now the time to buy gold?
Dominic Frisby explains why the gold price could be set up for a major rally as sentiment towards the yellow metal shifts. Is it time to buy gold?
18 Jan 2023
12 predictions for 2023
Investments
12 predictions for 2023
Dominic Frisby outlines his 12 outrageous predictions for the year ahead
11 Jan 2023
Revisiting my predictions for 2022
Investments
Revisiting my predictions for 2022
Dominic Frisby reviews his predictions for 2022 with the benefit of hindsight.
3 Jan 2023
What does the next decade have in store for investors?
Investment strategy
What does the next decade have in store for investors?
Investors face a “sea change” in the investment environment. Dominic Frisby explains what this could mean for your money.
20 Dec 2022
10 outrageous predictions for 2023
Investments
10 outrageous predictions for 2023
Dominic Frisby takes a look at ten outrageous predictions for 2023, including the forecast that the price of gold could surge as high as $3,000 over t…
14 Dec 2022
Gold or bitcoin: what will replace the US dollar?
Bitcoin & crypto
Gold or bitcoin: what will replace the US dollar?
As Russia and the West move further apart, there’s a growing need for a new global reserve currency. The US dollar could soon be replaced by gold or b…
6 Dec 2022
Help your portfolio take off with helium
Commodities
Help your portfolio take off with helium
Dominic Frisby looks at the coldest substance on earth, helium, and explains why now’s the time to buy.
30 Nov 2022
15 ways bitcoin makes the world better
Bitcoin & crypto
15 ways bitcoin makes the world better
What problem does bitcoin solve? How does it make the world better? Dominic Frisby shares his view.
23 Nov 2022
The cautionary tale of FTX and the future of bitcoin
Bitcoin & crypto
The cautionary tale of FTX and the future of bitcoin
The collapse of FTX has fractured the crypto market, but bitcoin will survive the fallout, argues Dominic Frisby.
16 Nov 2022
Hold on to your oil and gas stocks
Energy stocks
Hold on to your oil and gas stocks
Oil and gas stocks have done very well in the last few months. But they’ve got a long way to run yet, says Dominic Frisby.
10 Nov 2022
Why there is still life in the energy bull market
Energy
Why there is still life in the energy bull market
A green power initiative on the Galapagos Islands demonstrates how the renewable energy transition will need to be supported by fossil fuels for some …
4 Nov 2022
How to navigate the rapidly changing investment landscape
Investments
How to navigate the rapidly changing investment landscape
The investment landscape has changed dramatically over the past year. Here’s how investors can profit.
26 Oct 2022
Is it a good time to buy physical gold?
Gold
Is it a good time to buy physical gold?
The gold price remains depressed, but demand for physical gold has never been higher. Dominic Frisby explains whether now is a good time to buy physic…
25 Oct 2022
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
Property
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
UK property looks cheap for international investors, says Dominic Frisby.
21 Oct 2022
Markets may have bounced, but this is not the end of the bear market
Stockmarkets
Markets may have bounced, but this is not the end of the bear market
Stocks are back on the rise, commodities and precious metals prices are up – even the pound has rebounded. But none of this is typical of bull markets…
5 Oct 2022
How the end of cheap money could spark a house price crash
House prices
How the end of cheap money could spark a house price crash
Rock bottom interest rates drove property prices to unaffordable levels. But with rates set to climb and cheap money off the table, we could see house…
28 Sep 2022
Could gold be the basis for a new global currency?
Gold
Could gold be the basis for a new global currency?
Gold has always been the most reliable form of money. Now collaboration between China and Russia could lead to a new gold-backed means of exchange – g…
22 Sep 2022
Paypal, bitcoin, and the weaponisation of money
Bitcoin & crypto
Paypal, bitcoin, and the weaponisation of money
Recent events have shown how both business and governments can “weaponise” money and shut down dissent. What to do? Buy bitcoin, says Dominic Frisby.
22 Sep 2022
Silver – the cheap precious metal set for a multi-week rally
Silver and other precious metals
Silver – the cheap precious metal set for a multi-week rally
Silver is full of potential – but it is a risky investment. Right now, however, it’s cheap and the outlook is positive. Dominic Frisby explains why.
14 Sep 2022
Will Liz Truss as PM mark a turning point for the pound?
Currencies
Will Liz Truss as PM mark a turning point for the pound?
The pound is at its lowest since 1985. But a new government often markets a turning point, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at where sterling might…
8 Sep 2022
As global powers fight it out, commodity prices are set to rocket
Commodities
As global powers fight it out, commodity prices are set to rocket
Commodity prices have been held down by globalisation. This trend is now rapidly reversing.
1 Sep 2022
A lesson for investors from a ill-fated silver mine
Investment strategy
A lesson for investors from a ill-fated silver mine
Mining methods may have changed since the industry’s early days, but the business hasn’t – digging ore from the ground and selling it at a profit. The…
29 Aug 2022
The US dollar is rising to dangerous levels – here’s what to do about it
Currencies
The US dollar is rising to dangerous levels – here’s what to do about it
The US dollar is back on the rise as panicky investors head for safety. That’s rattling markets across the world, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s how to …
23 Aug 2022
How to protect your wealth as inflation hits new record highs
Investment strategy
How to protect your wealth as inflation hits new record highs
UK inflation has hit a new record high of 10.1%. It's going to hurt, says Dominic Frisby. Here's how you can protect your wealth.
17 Aug 2022
Is gold cheap relative to equities?
Gold price
Is gold cheap relative to equities?
Dominic Frisby looks at the Dow-gold ratio and explains why gold is starting to appear inexpensive compared to equities.
12 Aug 2022
A fond farewell to a MoneyWeek legend
Investment strategy
A fond farewell to a MoneyWeek legend
John Stepek, MoneyWeek’s executive editor, is leaving for fresh pastures. Dominic Frisby shares his thoughts.
5 Aug 2022
Why do we use the weights and measures we do?
Economy
Why do we use the weights and measures we do?
The UK uses a particularly quirky mix of imperial and metric measures, and the subject of which is best can provoke considerable ire. Here, Dominic Fr…
4 Aug 2022