Teaching financial concepts young is as vital as learning to ride a bike. At least, that’s my position. There are certain life skills that you need to impart to your children before you let them loose on the world at around the age of 18. For most, this includes how to drive, swim, ride a […]
FTSE AIM: In defence of the Activist CEO
We all know the different breeds of CEO, even if we have different names for them. But one type of CEO always boasts the marmite factor. FTSE AIM investors — indeed, small cap shareholders in general — put a lot of stock by their CEOs. For context, I can’t remember who’s taking over from Legal […]
Penny stock shortlist: best growth shares of 2024
GMET, SKA, TYM, CIZ, ATN, CGNR, BSFA & ACRM shares may be the best growth stocks for 2024. But which should take the top spot? Every December, I select what I consider to be the best ‘growth’ stock going into the next year. This year, as I now have somewhat of a social media following, […]
Is the AIM market an unregulated mess?
The regulators need to do their jobs. Trust in the small cap market is collapsing, and with it, the long-term investing mindset. At some point, someone has to say it. Enough is enough. The FTSE AIM market may have bounced off its late October low — but the index has still nearly halved in value […]
Ondo InsurTech and Horizonte Minerals are the twin epitomes of the AIM market
ONDO and HZM are polar opposites in the AIM market. Both have their place. On FTSE AIM, there are two types of companies. The first is the high risk, high reward business — usually a junior resource explorer or biotech with a significant asset but no cash — where investors buy shares in a few […]
Quantum Blockchain Technologies: what’s going on?
QBT shares are spiking with the volatility of a newly created altcoin. The stock may be an opportunity. Quantum Blockchain Technologies (LON: QBT) shares combine the risk of the AIM market with the risk of cryptocurrency-based investments, to create an investment case that contradictorily— at the face of it — seems apparently not too risky […]
eEnergy Group shares were the top FTSE AIM riser yesterday. Here’s why
eEnergy shares could still be undervalued after their share price rise. An asset sales remains close. eEnergy Group (LON: EAAS) shares shot up by 43.75% to 5.75p yesterday — on a +12 million volume — after announcing that long-time partner Luceco has decided to take the relationship a step further. In a bright spot in […]
The Rise of Sheconomy: A Look at UK Women in Business Statistics for 2023
Women have been playing an increasingly significant role in the UK economy, often referred to as the “Sheconomy”. As of the second quarter of 2023, the employment rate for women aged between 16 and 64 in the United Kingdom was 72.1 percent, signifying an era of female dominance in the corporate world. The rise of […]
Baron Oil: is the next catalyst coming?
Baron Oil shares are rising sharply after months in the doldrums. Several catalysts are approaching concomitantly. I’ve been covering Baron Oil for over a year and been invested for longer than that. The recent rise back to 0.10p reflects the excitement that another catalyst could be coming down the tracks — but this time, the […]
Ranking the Top 10 Venture Capital (VC) Hubs by Growth, Development, and Value
Venture Capital (VC) hubs worldwide have experienced considerable shifts, with 2021 marking a peak in global VC investment at $671 billion. Despite a 53% drop in the first quarter of 2023, sectors like artificial intelligence (Al) have kept the VC landscape vibrant, contributing to a $94 billion investment in the second quarter. As VC hubs […]
Has risk appetite vanished from the face of the earth? Blue chip earnings suggest so
If you think it’s just FTSE AIM where sentiment is collapsing, think again. Alphabet, Barclays and easyJet are all falling — and the only thing they have in common is strong fundamentals and weak sentiment. As your resident small cap analyst here at Investing Strategy, it may seem that most of my work is occupied […]
How Likely is a UK Recession in 2024? Here’s What We Know
The possibility of a UK recession in 2024 has been a topic of discussion among economists and policymakers. While some experts predict a recession, others believe that the UK economy will continue to grow. With differing opinions on the likelihood of a UK recession in 2024, it’s important to keep an eye on economic indicators […]
The $100 Million Club: How the Number of Centi-Millionaires Has Doubled in 2023
Centi-millionaires are people who have a net worth of at least $100 million. They are the elite of the elite, the cream of the crop, the top 0.01% of the global population. In 2023, their number and wealth increased dramatically, reaching new heights of prosperity and power. How did they do it? What are the […]
Who Owns the Most Diamonds 2023? Ranking Countries by Their Diamond Production, Reserves, and Trade
Diamonds, like crude oil, are among the most valuable and sought-after in the world. Extreme heat and pressure deep within the earth’s mantle form them, and volcanic eruptions bring them to the surface. But currently who has the most rough diamonds? Which countries produce, own, and trade the most diamonds in the global market today? […]
PREM, AVCT, KOD, ALL, GGP, HZM, GMET, HARL, VAST & BOIL: we’re in the endgame now
The FSTE AIM index has collapsed, investors are panicking, and sentiment is at rock bottom. Everything can change in one quarter. As a long-term FTSE AIM investor and analyst, I do try to stay optimistic when it comes to high risk shares. After all, anyone coming to the small cap market isn’t here for an […]
Oil consumption around the world: Top 10 oil consumers, producers, importers, and exporters
Oil is often referred to as ‘black gold’ due to its colour when harvested from the land and how valuable the commodity is. Oil is useful in many industries, and likewise, it’s become a necessity for our daily activities. Most of the finished products we see today are the end results of oil put to […]
Crunching the numbers: How long does it take to double your money?
Just last week, a buddy of mine posed an intriguing question: “How long would it take to double my investment?” It’s a question that many investors ponder. Interestingly, I had recently come across a graphic on LinkedIn, shared by someone I follow, that discussed the timeframes for doubling investments across various assets. However, I was […]
LifeSafe shares: top new tech opportunity of Q4 2023?
LifeSafe has fallen by circa 50% since its IPO last year. Value investors looking for new tech opportunities are watching. Read why below. LifeSafe (LON: LIFS) shares have not enjoyed a particularly pleasant journey since the IPO in July 2022. The company launched at 75p per share, raising gross proceeds of £3 million and leaving […]
Gold vs. Bitcoin: Investment Return and Volatility Comparison
Gold and Bitcoin have historically produced huge returns for investors, although they’ve also had their fair share of volatility and setbacks. Gold, particularly, is known among investors with long-term goals, while Bitcoin is known for its short and long-term returns based on the market’s volatility. While some investors will decide to own assets in one […]
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO): Equity Research, Stock Forecast & Insights on Wegovy and Ozempic Maker
Company Profile: Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company founded in Denmark in 1923. The company’s purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. It has over 49,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 80 countries. Its headquarters is located in Bagsværd, Denmark. Novo Nordisk recently surpassed LVMH to […]