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Penny Pinching, Pound Foolish

Penny Pinching, Pound Foolish

It never ceases to amaze me how enthusiastic Martin Lewis (MoneySavingExpert guy) gets about saving 50p at Greggs ... or the latest bargain at Lidl.  Don't get me wrong, I like Lidl (keep that to yourself) but there are far bigger, life-changing deals available.  Like...

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Follow the Evidence not the Stories (or Commentators) …

Follow the Evidence not the Stories (or Commentators) …

Headlines like the above are commonplace in both traditional and social media.  Commentators and "gurus" also try to create their own stories and predictions.  No wonder investors are often confused and uncertain.  The reality of investing is far simpler, as this...

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We’re Getting Ripped off! Hedge Yourself ..

We’re Getting Ripped off! Hedge Yourself ..

In the UK we know about getting ripped off. And now it's confirmed by the below! See the price of a Starbucks coffee globally ... Inflation has caused a sharp increase in the price all products around the world, not just coffee. In the UK it seems we get clobbered...

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Investment Mistakes, Easily Avoided

Investment Mistakes, Easily Avoided

When investing, if all you do is get average returns (historical stockmarket average is 8-10% pa) and avoid common mistakes, your portfolio will compound very handsomely over the long term. If you try to shoot the lights out with every investment you make, you'll also...

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Easy Ways to Make Gains; Low Hanging Fruit

Easy Ways to Make Gains; Low Hanging Fruit

Making great returns can be hard or super simple – which do you prefer? 😊 In fact, you can make £ tens of thousands - before your investments even start working for you. How?  By evaluating how your existing investments and pensions are doing and knowing the fees...

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False Beliefs are Costly

False Beliefs are Costly

  Here’s a very short article about misconceptions. Have you ever held a belief which proved to be untrue? I used to believe the Great Wall of China was visible from space until my kids debunked that myth! Another common myth is that stock-markets are risky or...

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Shares BENEFIT from inflation – how you can too

Shares BENEFIT from inflation – how you can too

We should think of shares as a hedge against our ever-rising cost of living.  Remember, as a shareholder, you are PART-OWNER of a company. From when inflation started to accelerate in 2020, the S&P 500 in the US gained 56%, whilst Global Equities rose 41%. That...

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Managing Uncertainty – Central Banks v Investors

Managing Uncertainty – Central Banks v Investors

Dealing with Uncertainty & Volatility Morgan Housel, author of the best-seller “The Psychology of Money” (a highly recommended read) described Volatility as “The price of admission: the prize inside is superior long-term returns.  You have to pay the price to get...

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Amazing fact about Global Equities (you’ll be surprised)

Amazing fact about Global Equities (you’ll be surprised)

Global equities have seen a remarkable upturn with 15%+ gains over the last two months alone.  This followed the prior sell-off related to economic uncertainty. Whilst those fears are still alive, equities have enjoyed a mini bull-market of late.   That doesn't...

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About Me

Manish Kataria is a Fund Manager. A CFA-qualified professional with 18 years’ experience in investment management and UK property. He has managed investment portfolios for JPMorgan and other blue chip investment houses. Asset classes managed include Equities, ETFs, Bonds, Funds and Options. Within property, he invests in and owns a range of assets including developments, HMOs, BTLs and serviced accommodation. InvestLikeAPro was set up so anyone can invest like a pro.

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