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The London Stock Exchange sits at the heart of share trading in the UK. In this short video Tim gives an overview of how it works and highlights some of the key events in its long and distinguished history.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Anyone investing in fixed income securities should be familiar with yields – a key way to measure returns. In this short video Tim explains how these work and also how to evaluate the investment risk of a fixed income security using a credit rating.
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Sep 28, 2015
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Oct 15, 2014
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The price to sales ratio is a simple way to distinguish cheap and expensive stocks. In this short video I explain how it works and some of its limitations.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Operational gearing is a popular piece of jargon used by analysts and journalists. Here Tim Bennett explains what it means and why it matters.
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Feb 25, 2015
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Oct 19, 2015
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Jul 17, 2014
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In his latest budget Chancellor George Osborne announced a radical overhaul of both ISAs and pensions. Tim Bennett summarises the key changes and looks at how they will impact savers and investors.
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Jul 17, 2014
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The cash flow statement is a useful source of information on the reliability of a firm’s profit number. Here Tim explains why and points out three ways it can be used to spot trouble.
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Nov 26, 2014
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Stock charts come loaded with lots of useful information in the form of bars or candlesticks. In this short video I explain how these key charting tools work.
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Oct 29, 2014
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We don’t like to think about our own demise which is probably why so many of us don’t have a will. In this video I explain why this could be a big mistake.
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Jul 30, 2014
07/14
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Most investors know that shares go down as well as up – this is called price risk. In my latest video I introduce two other key risks that affect equity investors and offer some tips on how you can manage all three.
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Jun 17, 2015
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Nov 12, 2014
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Averages need to be interpreted with care. In this short video I highlight the key differences between the mean, median and mode before covering arithmetic and geometric means.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Brokers play a key role in stock markets for both novice and more experienced investors. In this video Tim Bennett explains what they do, introduces the different levels of service they offer and breaks down some of the most common broking jargon.
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Feb 8, 2016
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Jul 17, 2014
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Banks are a key part of the financial services industry. In the first of our videos on City basics, Tim introduces the two main types and breaks down all of the basic banking jargon.
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Feb 15, 2016
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Jan 25, 2016
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Mar 7, 2016
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Apr 29, 2015
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Apr 28, 2015
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Dec 21, 2015
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Mar 22, 2016
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Oct 8, 2014
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The price to earnings growth ratio (PEG) can help you judge whether a share is cheap or expensive. This week I explain how and also point out its main pitfalls.
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May 20, 2015
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Jul 17, 2014
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Balance sheets may be less exciting than profit and loss accounts but they contain vital information for investors, as Tim Bennett explains.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Price earnings (p/e) ratios can be very useful when it comes to judging whether a share is cheap or expensive. However, as Tim Bennett explains in this video, they are not perfect and must be interpreted with care.
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May 29, 2015
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Feb 1, 2016
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Jul 17, 2014
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Many CEOs like to grow their firms quickly by buying up other firms. In this week’s video, Tim Bennett warns that this strategy also gives managers an opportunity to flatter profits and points out some of the warning signs that suggest management may have bought too much, too soon.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Currencies operate in a world of their own says Tim Bennett. In this video he explains some of the most commonly used jargon and highlights how spot and forward deals work.
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Mar 4, 2015
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Jul 17, 2014
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An ISA and a SIPP can both help long-term investors build wealth. In this video Tim sums up the key differences between the two products and explains which is best.
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Feb 22, 2016
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Nov 5, 2014
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Inflation data is closely watched by investors. In this short video I cover all the basics of the UK’s two main measures and explain why they matter.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Sooner or later an equity investor will come across the term EBITDA. Here Tim Bennett explains how it is used and asks whether it should be so popular.
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Jul 17, 2014
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The dividend yield is a key number for income investors. In this short video Tim Bennett explains why, runs through the basic calculation and highlights the main weakness of the ratio.
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Jul 20, 2015
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Aug 3, 2015
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Jan 21, 2015
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Mar 29, 2016
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Nov 19, 2014
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Stock charts can help to reveal when you should buy or sell a stock, sector or index. In this short video I introduce charts and explain how.
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Nov 23, 2015
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Jun 29, 2015
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Apr 18, 2016
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May 28, 2015
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Dec 14, 2015
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Jul 17, 2014
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New ISA rules came into effect at the start of the month, bringing some welcome changes to the way these useful tax shelters work. In this short video I explain what these are and offer some tips on getting the most from your new ISAs.
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Mar 25, 2015
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Jul 17, 2014
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Investing in shares can be a great way to build lifetime wealth. Tim Bennett explains their basic features and offers a few tips to new investors.
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Individual Savings Accounts are a great way to save and invest tax efficiently. Here Tim Bennett explains how they work and offers some tips to help you get the most out of them.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Buying a home makes financial sense says Tim Bennett. However beyond that property investing is fraught with pitfalls - in this short video Tim explains why.
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Apr 18, 2016
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Oct 1, 2014
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The FTSE 100 is a key index for investors. In this video I recap how it works and weigh up its pros and cons as a benchmark.
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Jan 4, 2016
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Mar 14, 2016
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Feb 11, 2015
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Oct 12, 2015
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Nov 2, 2015
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Nov 16, 2015
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Apr 4, 2016
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Jan 5, 2015
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In this Christmas video I round up some of the top investing tips offered by our market experts in Confidant over the past four quarters.
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Jul 13, 2015
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The p/e ratio is one of investing's most widely quoted numbers notes Tim Bennett. Here he explains how it works and what it can reveal about a share.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Initial public offerings (IPOs) generate headlines by bringing new companies to the stock market for the first time. Tim Bennett looks at how they work and explains what they mean for retail investors.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Carry traders make money from the fact that currencies offer different rates of interest. In this short video, Tim explains how carry trades work and also how they can go wrong.
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Mar 24, 2015
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Jul 25, 2014
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There are a number of different factors to consider when buying shares as Tim points out in this video. He explains the key ones before offering new investors some pointers when it comes to choosing a broker.
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Feb 18, 2015
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Oct 20, 2015
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Dec 17, 2014
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Bond markets can be one of the first places to look for signs of trouble. In this short video I introduce and explain a key warning indicator – the yield spread.
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Jul 17, 2014
07/14
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Lose control over working capital and you can quickly lose control over cash flow says Tim Bennett. In this short video he explains why and points out some of the warning signs that suggest all is not well.
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Jan 5, 2015
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As 2015 approaches I look at three ways you can improve your saving and investing as we enter the New Year.
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Jul 17, 2014
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Debt has a direct impact on the return you can expect to get from a share says Tim Bennett. In this short video he highlights why.
