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.

The question is, should I hedge or not?
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The question is, should I hedge or not?

Hedging currency exposure may become more appealing as concerns about the dollar's future grow. Investors are increasing the hedges on th...

How do British Airways Amex companion vouchers operate and what are they?
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How do British Airways Amex companion vouchers operate and what are they?

We examine their nature and potential applications. Saving money on flights with British Airways (BA) when you use your credit ca...

The reason for Sweden's success
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The reason for Sweden's success

Why can't Britain do the same? Proponents of Britain's public-sector debt's unrelenting growth in both size and cost like to poin...

How will AI affect the pharmaceutical sector?
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How will AI affect the pharmaceutical sector?

Every aspect of working life appears to be about to be disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI), with the pharmaceutical industry being ...

"Football is over its boom years"
Investments

"Football is over its boom years"

James Mackreides says the money won't stop coming, but the goals will. Jim Ratcliffe is one of Britain's most astute businessmen,...

Here is how high earners are getting ready for the tax hikes in the Autumn Budget
Personal Finance

Here is how high earners are getting ready for the tax hikes in the Autumn Budget

Since the Labour government took office, wealthy households' confidence in the UK's economic future has declined, especially with regard ...

112 funds that are supported for success by financial experts
Investments

112 funds that are supported for success by financial experts

In the lead-up to the Autumn Budget, investors may be motivated to save as much money as they can due to worries about tax increases, pen...

The debt and equity of undervalued companies offer investors juicy yields
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The debt and equity of undervalued companies offer investors juicy yields

Manulife CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE: NCYF) invests primarily in cheap, high-yielding fixed-interest securities in an effort to giv...

Hedging against currency is a challenge
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Hedging against currency is a challenge

Even though sterling was steadily declining and the US dollar was steadily strengthening, British investors rarely had to be overly conce...

Do you think Hansa Investment Company is a good investment?
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Do you think Hansa Investment Company is a good investment?

Do investors need to invest? William, the son of banker Walter Salomon, has finally completed the process of sorting out his inhe...

Eight of the top orangery-themed properties for sale
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Eight of the top orangery-themed properties for sale

The Orangery, located in Redlynch Park, Bruton, Somerset, is a house for sale. Redlynch Park, The Orangery, Bruton, Somerset. A d...

Is a significant debt crisis on the horizon for Britain?
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Is a significant debt crisis on the horizon for Britain?

"But they're definitely not rosy either," Julian Jessop says. Headlines describing a "meltdown" in the bond m...