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How to get the best annuity
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains what an annuity is, how to get the best possible annuity, and points to some other ways of getting the best income in your retirement.
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The lowdown on fracking
Videos Investors could make big money from fracking - but it’s not a sure thing. There are risks. Ed Bowsher explains what fracking is, and looks at the pros and cons from an investment perspective.
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What is net gearing?
Videos Ed Bowsher explains what ‘net gearing’ is, and considers whether ‘net debt’ is inherently bad for a company.
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What is a profit warning?
Videos Ed Bowsher explains what a 'profit warning' is, and how you should react if a company you own warns that profits will disappoint investors.
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What is the 'taper'?
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher explains what the 'taper' is, and how it’s linked to the US quantitative easing programme.
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EV/Ebit - boring title, sexy ratio
Videos Ed Bowsher explains how the EV/Ebit ratio works, and why it’s better than the price/earnings ratio.
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The best place to invest in 2014
Videos Ed Bowsher explains why Japan could be the best place to put your money in 2014.
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What is the Shiller p/e or CAPE ratio?
Videos In this video, Ed Bowsher looks at how the Shiller p/e ratio works (also known as the cyclically adjusted p/e or Cape ratio), and when it can be most useful in determining value.
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What is return on capital employed?
Videos It’s always important to consider what kind of return a company is generating from its assets. One way to do this is to look at return on capital employed (ROCE). Ed Bowsher explains what ROCE is, how to calculate it, and why it’s useful.