Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

Should venture-capital trusts attract investors as well?
Investment Advice

Should venture-capital trusts attract investors as well?

Investors may have to act fast if they want to fund venture-capital trusts (VCTs) before the end of the tax year. Following changes annou...

How you might be impacted by a dovish Fed
Investment Advice

How you might be impacted by a dovish Fed

I have to say that I'm a little let down that Donald Trump selected the wrong Kevin to be the next Federal Reserve chair. For several mon...

Is an ISA a better place to keep your cash savings than a savings account?
Financial Advice

Is an ISA a better place to keep your cash savings than a savings account?

We contrast the benefits and drawbacks of cash ISAs with other savings accounts following the Autumn Budget's announcement of changes to ...

Three businesses to purchase right now with substantial economic moats
Investment Advice

Three businesses to purchase right now with substantial economic moats

Here, three stocks are chosen for immediate purchase by Edinburgh Investment Trust portfolio manager Imran Sattar. Edinburgh Inve...

Fund selections for 2026 by Tom Stevenson: BFIA Talks
Investments

Fund selections for 2026 by Tom Stevenson: BFIA Talks

Tom Stevenson of Fidelity shares his top three recommendations for investing in your ISA or self-invested personal pension in 2026. Which...

Nationwide: Home price growth in the UK recovered in January
Investments

Nationwide: Home price growth in the UK recovered in January

According to nationwide data, average home prices began the year on an upward trend, raising hopes for a recovery. According to t...

Winners of NSandI's February Premium Bonds were announced; did you win £1 million?
Personal Finance

Winners of NSandI's February Premium Bonds were announced; did you win £1 million?

Even though Valentine's Day is still a few weeks away, two Premium Bond holders are already feeling the love after each of them won a $1 ...

Beeks: constructing the foundation for international markets
Investment Advice

Beeks: constructing the foundation for international markets

Investors who are looking for rapid growth frequently ignore the financial industry's plumbing. However, the infrastructure that supports...

Affordable Art Fair: The beginner's art fair
Investment Advice

Affordable Art Fair: The beginner's art fair

Frieze London (October 1418, 2026) is the most prestigious, lucrative, and glamorous of the major art fairs that take place in London eac...

The Laffer curve is being rediscovered by Rachel Reeves
Investment Advice

The Laffer curve is being rediscovered by Rachel Reeves

James Mackreides claims that Rachel Reeves has led the way. It has become an incredible own goal, even by Treasury standards. Bri...

The coastal areas where real estate values are declining
Investments

The coastal areas where real estate values are declining

Retirees and people looking to get away from the bustle of cities are often drawn to coastal properties, but many have been discouraged b...

Is it possible for gold to reach $6,000?
Investment Advice

Is it possible for gold to reach $6,000?

Will gold continue to rise, or is it falling victim to its own prosperity? As 2025, the year with the greatest gold price increas...