Articles by Kaylie Pferten

Kaylie Pferten

Kaylie Pferten

A pilot of submersible crafts in a former life, now married to my husband David and writing about investment advice.

How Britain gave up on its tech companies
Investment Advice

How Britain gave up on its tech companies

This year is the tenth anniversary of an incident that has had a significant impact on the UK stock market. No, not the Brexit vote. In 2...

How the Iran war has destroyed the power of the Gulf states
Investment Advice

How the Iran war has destroyed the power of the Gulf states

Since the first oil shock in 1974 disrupted the post-war monetary system and brought in a period of high inflation, the Gulf states have ...

Is gold still a useful hedge against inflation?
Investment Advice

Is gold still a useful hedge against inflation?

Is gold's value as a hedge against inflation diminishing? In the past, gold has been seen as a hedge against inflation and a secu...

What exactly are emerging markets, and are they worth investing in?
Investment Advice

What exactly are emerging markets, and are they worth investing in?

Is this a good time to support them? The majority of seasoned investors will be aware of the prospects in emerging markets. ...

ESG investing: what is it?
Investment Advice

ESG investing: what is it?

It's worth taking a closer look at the industry and how it can support your investment strategy because there are a number of terms relat...

Low-cost small-cap stocks that will eventually grow into mid-caps
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Low-cost small-cap stocks that will eventually grow into mid-caps

However, this is opening up a profitable market for astute investors. Investors have given up on small-cap stocks. This is detrim...

Three different funds for long-term profits
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Three different funds for long-term profits

Investors have experienced a range of emotions in the 2020s, from joy to despair. This decade has served as a reminder that markets are d...

Eight of the top properties with summer houses are available for purchase
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Eight of the top properties with summer houses are available for purchase

The Caprons, Lewes, and East Sussex Properties for sale with summer houses: The Caprons, Lewes, and East Sussex Properties for sale with ...

There is an unprecedented shortage of helium
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There is an unprecedented shortage of helium

What opportunities exist for investors, and what are the risks? Every major growth theme in the global economy, including space, ...

How new rental laws allow landlords to verify tenants
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How new rental laws allow landlords to verify tenants

What kinds of checks can landlords perform? When the Renters Rights Act went into effect in May, tenancies were converted to roll...

OpenAI files to the SEC to begin the IPO process
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OpenAI files to the SEC to begin the IPO process

The company that created ChatGPT, OpenAI, has entered the competition between the three tech behemoths that are scheduled to list in 2026...

Is the semiconductor market getting stretched as a result of the stock market selloff?
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Is the semiconductor market getting stretched as a result of the stock market selloff?

Late last week, strong economic data and disappointing results from one semiconductor giant caused stock markets to plummet, pushing inve...