Dear Reader, Welcome to the November edition of Master Investor Magazine. Once again we have an exciting line-up of content from our stable of high calibre contributors, all of whom are seasoned investors/traders in their own right. In the cover story of this month's issue of Master Investor Magazine, we examine the possibility of another financial crisis in the coming years. But don't despair. We also have some ideas on how to survive a possible banking collapse... In this month's Master Investor Magazine | MELLON ON THE MARKETS Inside the mind of a Master Investor: Jim Mellon reveals why he believes the risks are building for global financial markets. FINANCIAL ARMAGEDDON? IT'S NOT INEVITABLE BUT... Financial Armageddon over the next two years is not inevitable, but it is beginning to look likelier than not. But don't despair. Victor Hill has some ideas on how to survive a possible banking collapse. SUPER-HIGH YIELD INVESTING: ONLY FOR THE BRAVE John Kingham turns to the ‘dark side’ of income investing to unearth three super-high yield dividend stocks, and explains why this form of income investing should only be undertaken with extreme caution. INVESTMENT TRUSTS Vs OPEN-ENDED FUNDS Where should you put your money? Nick Sudbury assesses the relative pros and cons of investment trusts and their open-ended counterparts. STERLING IS DUE A REBOUND Filipe R. Costa explains why the medium-term outlook for the pound might not be as bleak as the mainstream media would have us believe. HOW TO INVEST LIKE... MICHAEL STEINHARDT Filipe R. Costa distils the investment strategy and insights of Michael Steinhardt, the master of the long-short approach. SMALL-CAP SUPERSTARS - CAN THESE TEN-BAGGERS CONTINUE TO DELIVER? Richard Gill, CFA, looks at three stocks that have delivered incredible returns over the past decade or so and asks whether the outperformance looks set to continue. HOW I INTEND TO RIDE OUT THE PERFECT STORM IN THE MARKETS With a perfect storm of global uncertainty set to come to a climax, author and trader Samuel Rae explains how currency trading can help investors generate alpha in the coming months. THE TREND IS YOUR FRIEND: AN INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL ANALYSIS There is no shortage of enthusiasts for the ‘dark art’ of technical analysis, but as veteran trader David Jones explains, many are misguided as to its potential and ultimately set themselves up for disappointment. OPTIONS STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE PORTFOLIO INCOME With interest rates at rock bottom, investors need all the extra income they can get. Anthony Chow explains how a well managed options writing strategy can help investors generate portfolio income. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY The Naked Trader returns. This month, Robbie Burns reveals how he analyses the language used in company announcements to make sure he's onto a winner. HOW TO BUILD A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO - PART 3 In the third instalment of this series, entrepreneur Caroline Drewett explains why picking the right location for your first property can be crucial to generating the equity capital needed to build a property portfolio. BEST OF THE BLOG We look back at some of the most popular pieces from the Master Investor Magazine website during the month of October. LIFE AFTER GROWTH Richard Gill, CFA, reviews Life After Growth, the latest book from ‘Terrifying’ Tim Morgan, erstwhile Head of Research at Tullet Prebon. Tim argues that while positive growth figures are still being reported by national statistics offices, real economic growth has ceased and could even be shrinking. ARE BREXIT FEARS HIDING SOMETHING MORE FUNDAMENTAL? Think Brexit is the biggest problem facing markets right now. Think again. Bill Blain explains why Brexit could be masking something much more sinister. MARKETS IN FOCUS Market data for the month of October. Companies and funds covered in this month's issue include: Gilead, Synergy Pharma, Deutsche Bank, Centamin, The Farm Fund, Braemar UK Agricultural Land Fund, Brooks MacDonald UK Farming Fund, Brown (N) Group, Carillion, Connect Group, iShares FTSE UK All Stocks Gilt, Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland, GB Group, Accesso Technology, British American Tobacco, Reckitt Benckiser, BT Group, BP, LPA Group, Fusionex. With all this and more besides in this month's issue of Master Investor Magazine, what are you waiting for? Swen Lorenz Editor, Master Investor Magazine P.S. Are you following our Facebook channel? That's where we are publishing travel notes from our contributors, summaries of our latest articles, and bite-sized background information about topics we are covering in the magazine. If you haven't already friended us, visit us on www.facebook.com/masterinvestor. Please visit us at www.masterinvestor.co.uk. |