Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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The mystery of America’s gold and why an audit matters
How much gold does the US actually have? Dominic Frisby explains why it matters
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Should you add natural gas to your portfolio?
Few investors have noticed, but natural gas has embarked on a bull run
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Alchemy: gold for the gullible
People have fallen for alchemy for centuries, including Isaac Newton and Johannes Kepler. They should have known better
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How to invest in nuclear power
We need nuclear power to go green, says Dominic Frisby. But there is a better option than huge power stations
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What is Ethereum and what is it for?
Ethereum is second only to Bitcoin in size and importance. But what exactly is it and what is it for?
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What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin can take a little effort to get to grips with. Dominic Frisby explains just what it is, and why you should take notice of it.
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Is the US dollar losing its appeal?
The US dollar is looking oversold in the short term and is due a bounce. What does it mean for global markets and the upcoming US elections?
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Gold or silver: which is the better bet?
Should you invest in gold or silver? Or should you own equal amounts of the precious metal?
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Gold expands its horizons – but is it enough to drive prices?
Gold is increasingly being used in industry, be it for nanotechnology, cancer therapy or fighting malaria. But is this demand enough to boost prices?
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The case for investing in Georgia – the "Switzerland of the Caucasus"
Georgia’s banks are a great way to gain exposure to this rapidly growing nation. The two main banks are cheap and pay healthy dividends.
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Is online anonymity a necessity for economic and political freedom?
Online anonymity can be abused by trolls, but it remains central to our economic and political freedom, says Dominic Frisby
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How to invest in copper
It may be time to invest in copper as the red metal appears poised for a big jump. Dominic Frisby looks at what should investors should buy
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Where to store your Bitcoins
Bitcoin is a bearer asset (if you hold it, you own it). So you need to keep your Bitcoins somewhere safe.
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How Bitcoin and its technology works
The technical genius behind Bitcoin and the blockchain.
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It's time to back the yen, says Dominic Frisby
The Japanese yen has been weak for a long time, says Dominic Frisby. That may soon change.
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How compound interest works its magic on investments
You need time and patience but understanding compound interest, or compounding, is the secret sauce to safer investing.
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Survive a financial nuclear winter
The “cockroach portfolio” is as hardy as the indestructible insect it is named after, says Dominic Frisby
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Bitcoin’s big boom has yet to begin
Regulators regard the cryptocurrency with suspicion, says Dominic Frisby. But there has been a breakthrough.
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There’s a lot of ruin in a currency
Imperial overstretch gradually debased Rome’s money, says Dominic Frisby.
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A West African empire built on gold
Mansa Musa the Ninth loved gold – and knew how to use it, says Dominic Frisby
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Jason’s quest was the first gold rush
His adventure with the Argonauts helped engender the yellow metal’s mystique and allure, says Dominic Frisby.
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Our primal instinct for gold
The yellow metal has been a store of value since the Stone Age, says Dominic Frisby.
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Gold: a metal with magical powers
Gold is indestructible and has outlasted all other forms of money, says Dominic Frisby
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The UK housing market is facing its biggest test in 70 years
Low-cost mortgages have inflated house prices and the housing market, but this trend is set to go into reverse as the cost of borrowing rises says Dominic Frisby.
