Remember these rules …. Warren Buffett famously said: Rule 1: Never Lose Money Rule 2: Never Forget Rule 1 This week, I was reminded of that by an investor who had just incurred a 100% loss. This was in a ‘FX bot’ trading scheme which advertised...
Why So Calm? This week saw an escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with Iran getting directly involved. The world hasn’t looked this dangerous for a while. And let’s not forget the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. So why aren’t stocks declining ?...
Rate Cuts and Stocks … Yesterday was a historic day in the investment world. Jerome Powell, head of the US central bank, announced: “The time has come” … a moment investors around the world had waited a long time for. This was a clear signal...
Do You Need a Financial Adviser? … Can you manage your money better? + Portfolio Review service + Listen to my discussion on this The last 20 years have been transformational for the investment industry. Power has shifted from the providers...
This week, Tesco released its annual profits. The announcement itself didn’t make me rush to buy Tesco shares but revealed two lessons that are fundamental to investing. Lesson 1: Understand the REAL inflation rate Long-standing followers of my commentary will...
