I’m So Bored With the USA: The real question is, who governs?
“And to the voice that told her when and where to act She said, “I’ve lost control again” This week, I was determined to start on a positive note. So,…
What Informed Investors Know About Energy Market Cycles
The energy market doesn’t follow a straight trajectory as it moves in cycles. The energy market is multifactorial, with global supply, shifting demand, policy changes, and corporate behavior, making it…
On the bright side
Global equities last week regained almost exactly their losses of the previous week with markets gaining 2.3% in local currency terms and 1.2% in sterling terms. Europe was the top…
Trump’s Nvidia, AMD China export deal could undermine market stability
Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the US government 15% of their China AI chip revenues in exchange for export licenses – a never-before-seen move that the CEO of…
Financial Awareness Day: Millions don’t think they’ll ever be financial independent
Financial Awareness Day, on Thursday 14th August 2025, acts as an important reminder for people to take stock of their finances. Money affects us all, from daily choices to long-term…
Alternative Investments: Classic and vintage motorcycles
Tangible assets have really taken off in the West since the great banking crisis of 2007/8 – writes Paul Jayson – The Motorcycle Broker. Who would have thought of investing…
Long Term Investor Checklist – Banker on Wheels
As a Do-It-Yourself Investor you know you can get great value from doing your own homework and investing without incurring additional costs (costs add up significantly) You control the re-balancing…
Augmentum Fintech: Fintech on a wide discount
AUGM’s portfolio of fintech businesses trades on a wide discount…by Thomas McMahon Overview Augmentum Fintech (AUGM) is a venture capital investor which specialises in early-stage fintech businesses. It owns a…
I’m So Bored With the USA: “Big Business is Very Wise”
“And I have a new goal I’m changing my ways where money applies” “How did things ever get so far? I don’t know. It was so unfortunate, so unnecessary.” Child…
High-growth portfolio looking cheaper: JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust
Increased focus on companies embracing reforms to governance and capital efficiency has seen JFJ outperform its index…by Josef Licsauer Overview Japan’s corporate transformation is expanding the opportunity set for active…