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MP Evans boasts a very reliable dividend and profits surging beyond $100m suggests further income growth to come. Maynard Paton assesses the group’s palm-oil KPIs, high-margin accounts, intriguing board and record-high share price. I can’t be the only investor who likes to collect a reliable dividend. Hence this revisit to an old screen that pinpoints
There could be a bubble in more speculative areas in the US, but with the UK having suffered billions of fund manager outflows, perhaps UK stocks could now prove a safe haven. Companies covered DIA, IHC and TSTL.
In his first guest article for ShareScope, experienced small-cap investor Paul Scott shares his insights on the latest profit warnings, market patterns and potential recovery opportunities from the September results season. Hello from Paul Scott. This is the first of a series of guest articles I’ll be writing for ShareScope. Who am I? I’ve been
Richard collects all the shares that have passed his 5 Strikes system so far this year, a total of 81 businesses with good financial track records. Six shares have made it past the minimum quality filter since I last updated you, but only two join the 79 shares that had already passed 5 strikes since
This month’s Funds article focuses on the UK economy and the fast-approaching autumn budget. We revisit the benefits of VCTs and suggest a shortlist for further research. We also remind UK investors that the UK stock market hasn’t been a bad bet over the last decade, despite the prevailing sense of gloom and economic frustration.
Knowing the rules is one thing – applying them in live trades is another. In Part III of his position sizing series, Michael Taylor explains the spreadsheets, numbers, and mindset you need to size positions like a pro. This is part 3 of my multi-series on position sizing. If you’ve not already, then I’d suggest
As gold has continued to perform well, Bruce looks at shares in consumer brands that have historically done well in inflationary times. Company results covered: RPI, GDWN and FUTR. The FTSE 100 was down less than -0.5% to 9,275 over the last 5 trading days. In the US, both the Nasdaq100 and S&P500 were both
Looking to uncover undervalued opportunities with ShareScope? We’ve created this Value Stock Screening Guide to go with our off-the-shelf Value Screen to help you learn how to spot them. It’s designed to highlight the key signals we believe matter when searching for shares trading below their true worth. ShareScope subscribers can apply this screen at
Richard is tempted by a growing business that employs 18 people and only earns £3m turnover. If it were up to him, all firms would disclose their chief executive to median employee pay ratio. Just one company has published an annual report and passed the minimum quality filter since my last update. To pass the
In part two of his position sizing series, Michael Taylor moves beyond the basics and dives into more advanced techniques that separate disciplined traders from the rest. From adjusting risk based on volatility and conviction to avoiding common pitfalls, he shows how smart sizing can protect your capital, compound your edge, and keep you in
Churchill China’s shares have plunged to below book value as the struggling hospitality industry cuts back on new cups and plates. Maynard Paton weighs up whether the crockery manufacturer is a value bargain or a value trap. I am once again looking for ‘value bargains’ and revisiting a screen that identifies companies trading at less
Looking to find financially sound businesses with ShareScope? We’ve created this Quality Stock Screening Guide to go with our off-the-shelf Quality Screen to help you learn how to spot them. It’s designed to highlight the key signals we believe matter when searching for companies built on strong foundations. ShareScope subscribers can apply this screen at
