Latest articles by Ed Bowsher
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Don’t let Tesco put you off investing in retail stocks
Features Tesco is having a terrible time. But there are some attractive retail stocks out there, says Ed Bowsher. Here, he picks two of his favourites.
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The P2P lending market is throwing up some exciting opportunities for investors
Features The peer-to-peer lending market is evolving fast. Ed Bowsher looks at some of the best ways for you to invest.
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Osborne’s pension revolution
Features Ed Bowsher looks at what the chancellor's far-reaching pension reforms could mean for your retirement pot.
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Buy small stocks – you have a big advantage
Features Ed Bowsher explains why small-cap stocks can give you a big advantage over City investors, and picks two of the best ways to buy in.
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Brazil looks a great investment – and a half-decent government would make it even better
Features Brazil could soon have a pro-business government. That's great news for investors. But whoever wins the election, there are plenty of reasons to invest there, says Ed Bowsher.
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Buy India at a 13% discount with this fund
Features With a business-friendly government, a highly-educated middle class, and a young, growing population, the case for investing in India is strong. Ed Bowsher picks the best way to do it.
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The spectacular success of Alibaba is a massive warning to investors
Features Alibaba's flotation in the US was a big success. That's good news for its shareholders – but bad news for everyone else. Ed Bowsher explains why investors should be worried.
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Behavioural finance: How psychology affects investors
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher looks at 'behavioural finance' – the study of how our emotions and our psyches can affect our investments.
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Crowdfunding round-up: Three of the most interesting listings right now
Features Ed Bowsher looks at three of the most interesting companies currently looking to raise money on crowdfunding websites.
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I like the look of Apple’s new phones – but are the shares worth buying too?
Tutorials With new iPhones and a foray into 'wearable tech', these are exciting times for Apple. But is all the good news already in the price? Ed Bowsher takes a look.
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The best way for investors to buy in to Alibaba
Features Chinese internet giant Alibaba is to list on the stock exchange. Private investors won't be able to buy in, but there is another way to play it says Ed Bowsher.
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A high-risk bet on the rise of mobile money
Features Mobile banking is set to be the next big thing. And a deal just signed means this small technology company could become a major player, says Ed Bowsher.
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Equity crowdfunding: you can invest in start-ups
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains how equity crowdfunding works as well as the risks and opportunities.
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This wildly expensive tech stock is a massive buy
Features Spending a billion dollars on a 'YouTube for gamers' is an awful lot of money, says Ed Bowsher. But it could end up being a very smart move.
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Don’t let fear make you miss out – China is good value right now
Tutorials Emerging-market stocks are among the first to be cast off when investors turn fearful. But Ed Bowsher explains why it would be a mistake to turn your back on China.
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How to make more money from your pension
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher looks at ‘pension recycling’. This is where you take money out of your pension pot, and then pay it back in, getting further tax relief from HMRC.
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How to prepare for pension recycling
Features The most interesting aspect of the government's planned pension reforms involves 'pension recycling'. Ed Bowsher explains how it works.
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How to buy into China’s recent rally
Features China's recent stock-market rally is showing no signs of abating. Ed Bowsher tips the best funds to buy now.
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Why profit margins are really useful
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains how to calculate a company’s profit margin, why it is the best way to evaluate profitability, and how you can use it when analysing a company.
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‘Don’t buy our sector’ says Aberdeen boss – but he’s wrong
Features The chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management believes fund managers’ share prices are too high. But there are some good stocks in the sector, says Ed Bowsher.
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What effect will the iPhone 6 have on the Apple share price?
Features Apple is set to launch the latest version of its iPhone soon. Ed Bowsher looks at how it will affect the company’s share price, and whether you should buy in.
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A fantastic investment weapon for private investors
Features Ed Bowsher explains the 'secret weapon' that could help private investors generate excellent market-beating returns.
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If this corporate giant breaks up, shareholders should prosper
Features The boss of pharmaceutical giant GSK has hinted the company could be split in two. That would be great news for shareholders, says Ed Bowsher.
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Should you invest in Tesco?
Videos Ed Bowsher asks if the appointment of Dave Lewis as its new CEO means you should go out and buy Tesco shares.
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