Investment Academy Archive July 2010

The secret weapon to beat the professional

As private investors, we have one massive advantage over fund managers. And it’s so counter intuitive, you’ll probably think it’s not an advantage at all; in fact you may think I’ve lost my marbles... But here goes: We are allowed to make bad investments.

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Don’t make these six costly mistakes when filing this year’s tax return

It’s that time of year again: Time to submit your tax return. This week I’ve put together a list of the most common tax return mistakes and how you can overcome them.

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Position your portfolio for safety - before it's too late!

Gold is the No. 1 "safe haven" in harsh economic times. Between mid-2007 and 2009, gold prices went from $940 an ounce to nearly $1,220 an ounce. That's more than a 33% gain at a time when equity prices, real estate prices and the value of the greenback were in a freefall.

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Revealed: The five secrets of wealth building

Becoming rich is a matter of making certain decisions and practicing certain skills, none of which is difficult or complicated. Viewed from this perspective, becoming rich is simple. You can acquire a multimillion-rand net worth by doing just five things.

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Why the World Cup’s champion currency will soon become the biggest loser

For months, market watchers have warned that the rand would become even more volatile as World Cup euphoria ebbs away. And now that we’re facing this very real reality you need to know exactly what’s coming around the bend. 

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The secret gold market that could enhance profits considerably

If you’ve been following us over the past few weeks, you’ll know we’re urging you to buy gold. Today we show you a hidden “quirk” in the gold market that could put you ahead of most private investors.

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There’s only one thing standing between you and success

There’s just one thing that impedes most people from achieving investment success. In fact, any sort of success for that matter. Most people don’t even realise this impediment exists.

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...and the dollar and the euro will be the big losers

The one really important story in the global economy right now is currencies. Today, MoneyWeek Online expert Matthew Lynn tells you why. 

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