Keep finger on pulse of pensionsPotential investors should keep a close eye on a company’s pension scheme – and it is essential for savers to be alert about their own retirement funds
Tiptoeing through the retail property minefieldRetailers are particularly vulnerable to market disturbances, but a well-managed commercial property company can be a sound investment
Future for bank shares looks far from brightThere are enough star players in the Irish stock market to provide a healthy diversity of investment, but avoid the finance sector like the plague
Keeping your portfolio afloatWhile investing in whiskey is best left to the experts, when it comes to private equity investment, it is important to keep issues of liquidity in mind
Play the game but don’t get caught shortIn short selling, you need to be adept at spotting trouble, and be able to hold your nerve during the nail-biting wait for your target to tank
Beyond compareBefore you invest in small caps, it’s wise to look at some key yardsticks to assess companies in the same sector
Eastern promiseIrish investors tend to be homebirds, but indirect exposure to overseas markets can be highly profitable
Short and sweetProfiting from others’ misfortune appeals to some people, and short selling can be a lucrative enterprise – but it requires nerves of steel
Why property has a place in my portfolioShares in professionally managed property companies can offer the patient investor a relatively risk-free option with good returns
Don’t bank on big returns with BoI investmentDespite Bank of Ireland’s solid results, profit margins are being hit by technological disruption, regulatory squeezing and increased competition
Stay alert and don’t panicA share price fall need not be grounds for concern. Careful monitoring will help you identify when to get in and when to get out
Diageo’s targeting of premium spirits market pays offThe drinks company’s shares have broken records in the past fortnight, but even in leaner times it has paid its many Irish shareholders a consistent and growing dividend
Time to face the brave new worldNo investor is immune to losses in their portfolio, but you can minimise this by looking beyond the numbers at the sustainability of business models – and how they are handling the tech revolution
Cevian may bring new perspectives to CRHFar from fearing activist investor Cevian, CRH shareholders will likely see it as a real asset to the company
UDG Healthcare is in rude healthThe former distribution business United Drug has moved into the far more lucrative and exciting area of specialist healthcare services, which means I’ll be holding on to my stake
Beware a slowing marketWhen the employment market is bloated, the housing sector is reaching its limits and the ‘boom is getting even boomier’, it’s time to batten down the hatches and look to the security of your investments
Don’t fall asleep at the wheelA rising market gives us all a false sense of security. But keeping a sharp eye on costs, fees and withholding taxes is essential for investors keen to build a healthy portfolio
Lesson one: learn from your mistakesIt takes time to become a master of the markets, but these ten resolutions can help you get there quicker
Brexit benefits of buying BritishIt sounds like madness, but there is no better time to invest in quality British property companies as shares trade at record discounts