Malcolm Wheatley, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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2 unloved sectors that look over-sold

19 August, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

Bargain – or value trap?

High yields can signal danger – but not always

18 August, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

High yields are attractive – but they don’t tell income investors the full story.

3 proven ways to boost investing returns

11 August, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

Taking action isn’t difficult: start today.

The investing lessons that come from distance

18 July, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

With distance, comes a different perspective.

If you look where you always look, you’ll find what you always find

11 July, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

Biding your time, and waiting for bargains, can – literally – yield dividends.

A market for the brave

11 June, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

For investors, these are troubling times.

What you don’t buy matters, too

12 May, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

The importance of being selective.

Buy what you know? Shares you don’t know can prove better

23 April, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

Next time you see the name of an unfamiliar company, take the trouble to find out a little more about…

It’s official: 20% of over-65s are millionaires

12 March, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

“Spend a little less, save and invest a little more,” has always been good advice. For the younger generation, it…

The lesson of The Loser’s Game

9 February, 2019 | Malcolm Wheatley

Why avoiding mistakes is key...

Hope is not a retirement strategy

16 December, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Long-term regular investing can build a significant pension pot.

How to best play the FTSE 100’s current weakness!

5 December, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Start preparing now...

Avoid these expensive investing mistakes

21 November, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Mistakes sap your wealth, and two pitfalls are surprisingly common.

The comforting allure of income investing

23 October, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

A diversified portfolio of income-paying shares has useful defensive properties, as well.

5 great reasons to own shares

11 September, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Owning shares has many benefits, but few people take full advantage.

The gentle charm of equity income investing

13 August, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

There’s a lot to be said for a focus on dividends -- and not just for the income.

Is your portfolio suffering from home country bias?

7 July, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Cast your net wide when selecting shares for your portfolio.

Will being optimistic make you a better investor?

10 June, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

Look to the big picture if you want to grow your wealth.

Is it 1999 all over again?

30 May, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

There’s always value around, if you know where to look.

Are you literally throwing money away?

13 April, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

How the little things add up.

If you don’t buy shares when they’re cheap, when do you buy them?

19 March, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

UK shares seem to be lagging other countries right now.

Profiting from other people’s nervousness

22 January, 2018 | Malcolm Wheatley

When whole sectors fall out of favour, bargains can often be had.

There are bargains to be found in vicious markets

1 October, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

We could well be in for a period when these abrupt share price crashes become much more prevalent.

Retiring early is not an idle dream

8 September, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

How everyone can escape the rat race

The difference between you and Warren Buffett

1 September, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Are you buying shares, or part of a business?

How risky are shares?

11 August, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Risk is relative: cash has its drawbacks, too.

Don’t retire poor – retire rich

29 July, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Stay the course and focus on the right investing messages.

Ten years of epic wealth destruction

24 July, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

The stock market has kept delivering while savers struggle…

5 wealth-building habits you can start today

7 July, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Get the savings habit and watch your wealth surge…

Sun, sea, sand – and investing?

1 June, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Prioritise time to think through those investment decisions.

Warren Buffett’s bid for Unilever plc: the 3 simple truths for investors like you

1 March, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Warren Buffett’s bid for Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) might have highlighted its hidden value – even at a historically high share…

3 strategies to help boost your investing returns

2 February, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

Look closely, and many investors make fundamental mistakes in how they approach the whole business of investing.

Why invest in shares?

1 February, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

If you’re serious about inflation-beating wealth accumulation, there aren’t many other options.

The investment revolution that can rescue your retirement

11 January, 2017 | Malcolm Wheatley

There’s been a big revolution taking place in the field of DIY investing.

Where to invest in 2017?

31 December, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

With few ‘big picture’ investing themes, stock picking will dominate.

Like it or not, you’ll soon be saving more…

5 December, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

From here, the ratio’s likeliest direction is upwards – and possibly sharply upwards.

Are these the market’s Brexit bargains?

4 November, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

The pound’s fall has boosted the shares prices of companies with foreign earnings.

Buy low, earn high

14 October, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

Beaten-down shares can offer tasty long-term incomes.

3 reasons NOT to invest in an index tracker

30 September, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

Income-seeking investors, and growth-seeking investors, may see better prospects elsewhere

I admit it: I’m bad at selling shares

17 September, 2016 | Malcolm Wheatley

If you wouldn’t buy the business today, why hold it now?

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2 unloved sectors that look over-sold

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High yields can signal danger – but not always

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3 proven ways to boost investing returns

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The investing lessons that come from distance

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If you look where you always look, you’ll find what you always find

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A market for the brave

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What you don’t buy matters, too

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Buy what you know? Shares you don’t know can prove better

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It’s official: 20% of over-65s are millionaires

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The lesson of The Loser’s Game

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Hope is not a retirement strategy

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How to best play the FTSE 100’s current weakness!

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Avoid these expensive investing mistakes

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The comforting allure of income investing

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5 great reasons to own shares

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The gentle charm of equity income investing

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Is your portfolio suffering from home country bias?

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Will being optimistic make you a better investor?

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Is it 1999 all over again?

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Are you literally throwing money away?

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If you don’t buy shares when they’re cheap, when do you buy them?

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Profiting from other people’s nervousness

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There are bargains to be found in vicious markets

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Retiring early is not an idle dream

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The difference between you and Warren Buffett

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How risky are shares?

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Don’t retire poor – retire rich

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Ten years of epic wealth destruction

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5 wealth-building habits you can start today

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Sun, sea, sand – and investing?

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