I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who thought house prices were cheap. For example, a 30-year-old first-time buyer will need a 5% deposit at the very least. The...
About John Kingham
The Analyst
S&P 500 CAPE valuation and forecast for 2023
Like most stock market indices around the world, the S&P 500 did not have a particularly good 2022. Shortly after reaching a new all-time high in 2021, the index went from...
The Fund Manager
What to buy in a recession
For most companies, recessions cause a short-term dip in earnings and perhaps even dividends, but recessions are also an opportunity for the strong to take market share from the...
The Analyst
Is GSK a good choice for dividend investors?
GlaxoSmithKline (now known simply as GSK) has long been a favourite with dividend investors. Despite that popularity, the sad reality is that GSK has long been a disappointment...
The Fund Manager
UK dividend stocks portfolio 2022 half-year update
Welcome to a slightly delayed 2022 half-year review of the UK Dividend Stocks Portfolio. My original plan was to review the portfolio in July, but work (mostly a slew...
Golden Oldie
Will the UK’s 20-year housing bubble ever end?
Originally published March 2022. UK house prices have been in a bubble for almost 20 years, which makes it one of the longest-running bubbles in history. This is very...