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A Paltry S&P 500 Dividend Yield
A Paltry S&P 500 Dividend Yield

A Paltry S&P 500 Dividend Yield

July 17, 2026
UK Housebuilders: Worth More Dead Than Alive?
UK Housebuilders: Worth More Dead Than Alive?

UK Housebuilders: Worth More Dead Than Alive?

June 11, 2026
Gold’s Parabolic Price Rise
Gold’s Parabolic Price Rise

Gold’s Parabolic Price Rise

February 24, 2026
US Equities: Peak Valuation on Peak Earnings?
US Equities: Peak Valuation on Peak Earnings?

US Equities: Peak Valuation on Peak Earnings?

January 6, 2026
Share Buybacks & Value-Add CEOs
Share Buybacks & Value-Add CEOs

Share Buybacks & Value-Add CEOs

December 16, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway & Leverage
Berkshire Hathaway & Leverage

Berkshire Hathaway & Leverage

November 13, 2025
Gold: Are We There Yet?
Gold: Are We There Yet?

Gold: Are We There Yet?

October 3, 2025
Regular Investor’s Funds Portfolio: Review
Regular Investor’s Funds Portfolio: Review

Regular Investor’s Funds Portfolio: Review

August 29, 2025
Toyota Industries: Take Private
Toyota Industries: Take Private

Toyota Industries: Take Private

May 16, 2025
A Turn in the Tide in US Equity Markets
A Turn in the Tide in US Equity Markets

A Turn in the Tide in US Equity Markets

March 8, 2025
Regular Investor’s Share Portfolio: Check Up
Regular Investor’s Share Portfolio: Check Up

Regular Investor’s Share Portfolio: Check Up

November 21, 2024
The Precious Metals Uncovered
The Precious Metals Uncovered

The Precious Metals Uncovered

October 14, 2024
The Curious Case of IRES REIT
The Curious Case of IRES REIT

The Curious Case of IRES REIT

September 18, 2024
Growth vs Value Investing Explained
Growth vs Value Investing Explained

Growth vs Value Investing Explained

June 27, 2024
DCC plc: 30-Year Anniversary
DCC plc: 30-Year Anniversary

DCC plc: 30-Year Anniversary

June 15, 2024
The Four Horsemen of the Investment Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Investment Apocalypse

The Four Horsemen of the Investment Apocalypse

May 20, 2024
S&P 500: Calling The End of Outsized Returns
S&P 500: Calling The End of Outsized Returns

S&P 500: Calling The End of Outsized Returns

May 10, 2024
COP28: A Cop-out?
COP28: A Cop-out?

COP28: A Cop-out?

January 15, 2024
Equity Investing Needs Patience
Equity Investing Needs Patience

Equity Investing Needs Patience

October 25, 2023
Digital Gold Assets Are Coming
Digital Gold Assets Are Coming

Digital Gold Assets Are Coming

September 29, 2023
In the Absence of a Market
In the Absence of a Market

In the Absence of a Market

August 22, 2023
A Path to Financial Freedom (Investment Booklet)
A Path to Financial Freedom (Investment Booklet)

A Path to Financial Freedom (Investment Booklet)

July 24, 2023
Regular Investor’s Portfolio Hits €300k
Regular Investor’s Portfolio Hits €300k

Regular Investor’s Portfolio Hits €300k

June 6, 2023
Predicting Returns: A New Tool
Predicting Returns: A New Tool

Predicting Returns: A New Tool

June 1, 2023
Fool’s Gold
Fool’s Gold

Fool’s Gold

April 4, 2023
IRES REIT – What’s Up?
IRES REIT – What’s Up?

IRES REIT – What’s Up?

January 5, 2023
Stock Market Darlings: The Higher They Fly…
Stock Market Darlings: The Higher They Fly…

Stock Market Darlings: The Higher They Fly…

July 27, 2022
Unique & Irreplaceable: How Strong Brands Give Pricing Power
Unique & Irreplaceable: How Strong Brands Give Pricing Power

Unique & Irreplaceable: How Strong Brands Give Pricing Power

June 16, 2022
The Evolution of Video Gaming
The Evolution of Video Gaming

The Evolution of Video Gaming

April 26, 2022
The Global Debt & Real Money
The Global Debt & Real Money

The Global Debt & Real Money

December 3, 2021
ESG Investing – Approach With Caution
ESG Investing – Approach With Caution

ESG Investing – Approach With Caution

August 9, 2021
A Selection Of Investment Classics
A Selection Of Investment Classics

A Selection Of Investment Classics

May 31, 2021
Berkshire Hathaway Buying Back Shares – Why Now?
Berkshire Hathaway Buying Back Shares – Why Now?

Berkshire Hathaway Buying Back Shares – Why Now?

May 4, 2021
Music Royalties – An Intriguing New Investment Opportunity
Music Royalties – An Intriguing New Investment Opportunity

Music Royalties – An Intriguing New Investment Opportunity

February 25, 2021
Why Irish Mortgage Margins Are Competitive!
Why Irish Mortgage Margins Are Competitive!

Why Irish Mortgage Margins Are Competitive!

November 11, 2020
Goldeneye – Key Insights To Understanding Gold
Goldeneye – Key Insights To Understanding Gold

Goldeneye – Key Insights To Understanding Gold

September 4, 2020
Actively Managed Funds Play A Crucial Role
Actively Managed Funds Play A Crucial Role

Actively Managed Funds Play A Crucial Role

July 1, 2020
The Wisdom Of Ben Graham
The Wisdom Of Ben Graham

The Wisdom Of Ben Graham

May 11, 2020
Capitulation Suggests A Possible Bottom In Markets
Capitulation Suggests A Possible Bottom In Markets

Capitulation Suggests A Possible Bottom In Markets

March 25, 2020
Capitulation – A ‘BUY’ Signal
Capitulation – A ‘BUY’ Signal

Capitulation – A ‘BUY’ Signal

March 1, 2020
US Equity Valuations – Extreme?
US Equity Valuations – Extreme?

US Equity Valuations – Extreme?

January 20, 2020
Danger In Up-Front Commissions
Danger In Up-Front Commissions

Danger In Up-Front Commissions

November 1, 2019
Lower Risk Investing
Lower Risk Investing

Lower Risk Investing

April 8, 2019
Is The Gold Bull Market Resuming?
Is The Gold Bull Market Resuming?

Is The Gold Bull Market Resuming?

January 17, 2019
Hedge & Absolute Return Funds
Hedge & Absolute Return Funds

Hedge & Absolute Return Funds

January 14, 2019
What To Do In A Bear Market?
What To Do In A Bear Market?

What To Do In A Bear Market?

November 14, 2018
The Power Of Compounding
The Power Of Compounding

The Power Of Compounding

August 17, 2018
Understanding Market Direction
Understanding Market Direction

Understanding Market Direction

February 14, 2018
More On Cryptocurrencies
More On Cryptocurrencies

More On Cryptocurrencies

January 7, 2018
Likely Market Returns From Here
Likely Market Returns From Here

Likely Market Returns From Here

November 27, 2017
Bitcoin – Currency, Asset Or Mirage
Bitcoin – Currency, Asset Or Mirage

Bitcoin – Currency, Asset Or Mirage

August 21, 2017
Avoid Structured Products
Avoid Structured Products

Avoid Structured Products

June 6, 2017
In The Markets Glamour Rarely Pays
In The Markets Glamour Rarely Pays

In The Markets Glamour Rarely Pays

April 26, 2017
Tax Issues For Irish Residents
Tax Issues For Irish Residents

Tax Issues For Irish Residents

March 13, 2017
Not All Equities Are Equal
Not All Equities Are Equal

Not All Equities Are Equal

February 8, 2017
Sell The Life Company Irish Property Funds
Sell The Life Company Irish Property Funds

Sell The Life Company Irish Property Funds

November 28, 2016
Has Sterling Just Bottomed?
Has Sterling Just Bottomed?

Has Sterling Just Bottomed?

October 18, 2016
Sport And Investing Have A Lot In Common
Sport And Investing Have A Lot In Common

Sport And Investing Have A Lot In Common

September 19, 2016
Some Fundamentals Of Investing
Some Fundamentals Of Investing

Some Fundamentals Of Investing

July 25, 2016
Brexit Vote A Wake-Up Call For Eurozone Politicians
Brexit Vote A Wake-Up Call For Eurozone Politicians

Brexit Vote A Wake-Up Call For Eurozone Politicians

July 2, 2016
Messages From The Berkshire Hathaway 2016 AGM In Omaha, Nebraska
Messages From The Berkshire Hathaway 2016 AGM In Omaha, Nebraska

Messages From The Berkshire Hathaway 2016 AGM In Omaha, Nebraska

May 3, 2016
The Benefits Of Buying Quality
The Benefits Of Buying Quality

The Benefits Of Buying Quality

April 28, 2016
OEICs, Investment Trusts & ETFs: Demystifying The Terminology
OEICs, Investment Trusts & ETFs: Demystifying The Terminology

OEICs, Investment Trusts & ETFs: Demystifying The Terminology

April 14, 2016
Seven Cures For A Lean Purse: Lessons From ‘The Richest Man In Babylon’
Seven Cures For A Lean Purse: Lessons From ‘The Richest Man In Babylon’

Seven Cures For A Lean Purse: Lessons From ‘The Richest Man In Babylon’

March 30, 2016
Real Estate Investment Trusts: An Innovation In Irish Property Investing
Real Estate Investment Trusts: An Innovation In Irish Property Investing

Real Estate Investment Trusts: An Innovation In Irish Property Investing

March 11, 2016
Volatility In Markets: Danger Or Opportunity?
Volatility In Markets: Danger Or Opportunity?

Volatility In Markets: Danger Or Opportunity?

February 24, 2016
Regular Investing Success With Lord John Lee (Financial Times Columnist)
Regular Investing Success With Lord John Lee (Financial Times Columnist)

Regular Investing Success With Lord John Lee (Financial Times Columnist)

January 8, 2016
Back To The Future: The Superiority Of Equities Over Bonds
Back To The Future: The Superiority Of Equities Over Bonds

Back To The Future: The Superiority Of Equities Over Bonds

April 22, 2015
Triumph Of The Pessimists: Four Ways To Hedge Against Market Declines
Triumph Of The Pessimists: Four Ways To Hedge Against Market Declines

Triumph Of The Pessimists: Four Ways To Hedge Against Market Declines

December 11, 2014
What Have Driving A Car And Investing In Common: More Than You Think!
What Have Driving A Car And Investing In Common: More Than You Think!

What Have Driving A Car And Investing In Common: More Than You Think!

July 14, 2014
You Can’t Fire A Cannon From A Canoe!
You Can’t Fire A Cannon From A Canoe!

You Can’t Fire A Cannon From A Canoe!

June 10, 2014
Why Equities?
Why Equities?

Why Equities?

May 12, 2014
Having Your Cake & Eating It: Defensive Global Consumer Franchise Stocks
Having Your Cake & Eating It: Defensive Global Consumer Franchise Stocks

Having Your Cake & Eating It: Defensive Global Consumer Franchise Stocks

January 25, 2014
A Startling Example Of The Benefits Of Diversification In The Stock Market
A Startling Example Of The Benefits Of Diversification In The Stock Market

A Startling Example Of The Benefits Of Diversification In The Stock Market

December 9, 2013
The Wisdom Of The Crowd – Understanding The Language Of The Market
The Wisdom Of The Crowd – Understanding The Language Of The Market

The Wisdom Of The Crowd – Understanding The Language Of The Market

November 20, 2013
Green REIT – Pros & Cons
Green REIT – Pros & Cons

Green REIT – Pros & Cons

July 25, 2013
Irish Commercial Property: It’s The Time To Buy
Irish Commercial Property: It’s The Time To Buy

Irish Commercial Property: It’s The Time To Buy

July 18, 2013
Define The Long-Term When Investing In Stock Markets?
Define The Long-Term When Investing In Stock Markets?

Define The Long-Term When Investing In Stock Markets?

May 16, 2013
Why Stock Markets Are So Volatile
Why Stock Markets Are So Volatile

Why Stock Markets Are So Volatile

April 7, 2013
Access To Your Own Personal Fund Manager – DIY Investor
Access To Your Own Personal Fund Manager – DIY Investor

Access To Your Own Personal Fund Manager – DIY Investor

March 25, 2013
Valuing An Asset
Valuing An Asset

Valuing An Asset

February 27, 2013
Profiting From Excessive Market Movements
Profiting From Excessive Market Movements

Profiting From Excessive Market Movements

February 8, 2013
Beating The FTSE 100 Index
Beating The FTSE 100 Index

Beating The FTSE 100 Index

January 28, 2013
Do You Know How To Invest
Do You Know How To Invest

Do You Know How To Invest

January 28, 2013
3 Steps To Investment Success – Selected Extracts
3 Steps To Investment Success – Selected Extracts

3 Steps To Investment Success – Selected Extracts

November 21, 2012
3 Steps To Investment Success – Content Details
3 Steps To Investment Success – Content Details

3 Steps To Investment Success – Content Details

November 20, 2012
Jill Kerby’s (Sunday Times) Book Review ‘3 Steps To Investment Success’
Jill Kerby’s (Sunday Times) Book Review ‘3 Steps To Investment Success’

Jill Kerby’s (Sunday Times) Book Review ‘3 Steps To Investment Success’

October 31, 2012
It Pays To Buy Panic – The Schannep Capitulation Indicator.
It Pays To Buy Panic – The Schannep Capitulation Indicator.

It Pays To Buy Panic – The Schannep Capitulation Indicator.

August 11, 2012
Avoiding A Permanent Loss Of Capital
Avoiding A Permanent Loss Of Capital

Avoiding A Permanent Loss Of Capital

July 13, 2012
An Introduction To Understanding & Investing In Bonds
An Introduction To Understanding & Investing In Bonds

An Introduction To Understanding & Investing In Bonds

May 21, 2012
Japan – Price-To-Book Value Ratio (1991-2012)
Japan – Price-To-Book Value Ratio (1991-2012)

Japan – Price-To-Book Value Ratio (1991-2012)

March 17, 2012
Understanding The Language Of The Market
Understanding The Language Of The Market

Understanding The Language Of The Market

January 18, 2012
Berkshire Hathaway : Great Value In A World-Class Company
Berkshire Hathaway : Great Value In A World-Class Company

Berkshire Hathaway : Great Value In A World-Class Company

October 11, 2011
Risk Is Rising In This Gold Bull Market
Risk Is Rising In This Gold Bull Market

Risk Is Rising In This Gold Bull Market

September 2, 2011
Volatility Is Not The Same As Risk
Volatility Is Not The Same As Risk

Volatility Is Not The Same As Risk

August 15, 2011
Capitulation Signals Markets Are Bottoming
Capitulation Signals Markets Are Bottoming

Capitulation Signals Markets Are Bottoming

August 13, 2011
The US Equity Market May Have Bottomed
The US Equity Market May Have Bottomed

The US Equity Market May Have Bottomed

August 9, 2011
Guaranteed Structured Products – A Waste Of Money Most Of The Time
Guaranteed Structured Products – A Waste Of Money Most Of The Time

Guaranteed Structured Products – A Waste Of Money Most Of The Time

March 11, 2011
US Global Consumer Franchise Stocks – A Decent Port In A Storm !
US Global Consumer Franchise Stocks – A Decent Port In A Storm !

US Global Consumer Franchise Stocks – A Decent Port In A Storm !

August 12, 2010
CFD Accounts – The Mechanics, Advantages & Disadvantages
CFD Accounts – The Mechanics, Advantages & Disadvantages

CFD Accounts – The Mechanics, Advantages & Disadvantages

August 8, 2010
Government Bond Yields & Their Influence On The Valuation Of Other Asset Classes
Government Bond Yields & Their Influence On The Valuation Of Other Asset Classes

Government Bond Yields & Their Influence On The Valuation Of Other Asset Classes

April 1, 2010
Currency Exposure – Frequent Questions Answered
Currency Exposure – Frequent Questions Answered

Currency Exposure – Frequent Questions Answered

February 18, 2010
Should You & Can You Time The Markets ?
Should You & Can You Time The Markets ?

Should You & Can You Time The Markets ?

October 5, 2009
Regular Investing Irons Out Volatility
Regular Investing Irons Out Volatility

Regular Investing Irons Out Volatility

September 26, 2009
The Investor Versus The Speculator
The Investor Versus The Speculator

The Investor Versus The Speculator

September 25, 2009
More Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average Indicator
More Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average Indicator

More Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average Indicator

September 11, 2009
The Gold Bull Market Continues
The Gold Bull Market Continues

The Gold Bull Market Continues

September 6, 2009
Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average On The Japanese Market
Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average On The Japanese Market

Buy Signals From The 30 & 50-Week Moving Average On The Japanese Market

August 31, 2009
The Story Of Warren Buffett
The Story Of Warren Buffett

The Story Of Warren Buffett

July 10, 2009
Chart Indicators Signal An Important Turn In Markets
Chart Indicators Signal An Important Turn In Markets

Chart Indicators Signal An Important Turn In Markets

May 5, 2009