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All the latest articles & insight from our investment writers to inspire your own research and analysis.

  • Alpesh Patel OBE
  • Ben Hobson
  • Bruce Packard
  • David Stevenson
  • Elric Langton
  • Jason Needham
  • Maynard Paton
  • Michael Taylor
  • Phil Oakley
  • Richard Beddard

When it comes to weighing up asset-intensive sectors, depreciation matters. It is a real cost. This does not stop people ignoring it …

Accounting is a dry subject but a very important one. I perfectly understand why private investors’ eyes glaze over at the mere …

In this instalment, Phil explains how to spot value traps and finds some cheap shares that might bounce back. Read the article

In this week’s Investors Chronicle, Phil explains how to use free cash flow to your advantage. Read the article

Many private investors like to build a portfolio of individual shares in order to grow the value of their savings as well …

Note: This in an advanced article best suited to more experienced and confident investors. One of the most profitable investing strategies can …

One of the great things about investing is that there are lots of different ways for people to try and make money. …

Companies which make and sell branded drinks have long been popular with investors. One of the main reasons for this is that …

Mining companies are very difficult to analyse. Their profits and cash flows are very closely related to trends in commodity prices and …

“It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.” – Warren Buffett “The …

A year ago I started a trial of three model portfolios based on Joel Greenblatt’s magic formula approach (click here to read more about …

Why do people invest their money rather than just save? It’s not just about growing your savings so that you will have …

Tax-efficient savings accounts (ISAs) and self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) are the best option for most savers and investors. Here’s what you need …

For some people the thought of picking their own shares can be a little bit daunting. Rest assured, it doesn’t have to …

Many investors like to build a portfolio of individual shares and even bonds but for some investors, investment funds can be a …