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Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

She has worked in investment management in New York City, Princeton (NJ), Greenwich (CT), and London (U.K.). She holds Ph.D. (Business Studies) as well as MSc (Investment Banking & Trading) and MBA degrees from leading U.S. and U.K. universities and has also completed all 3 levels of the Chartered Market Technician (CMT) examination. Her passion is for options trading based on technical analysis of fundamentally strong companies. She especially enjoys setting up weekly covered calls for income generation. As she is also qualified as Clinical Hypnotherapist at graduate level, she coaches traders and HNW investors on trading psychology. She divides her time between London and Naples (FL). She may be contacted for private mentoring.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 investors! Why I don’t need to second-guess political turmoil

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Despite political worries in the short-run, FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors should focus on their long-term financial goals.

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4 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d consider buying in November

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

A Fool says income investors may want to pay attention to four FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares.

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Ladies, here is why you should consider becoming a FTSE 100 investor!

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

As part of building a diversified retirement portfolio, investors, but especially women, are likely to benefit from investing in FTSE…

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How a stronger pound could affect your FTSE 100 investments

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The Brexit saga goes on yet FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fans should still invest regularly without paying too much attention…

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FTSE 100 investors! Here’s what I’d do during the hectic Brexit timeline

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Despite continued Brexit uncertainty, for most FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors, a diversified share portfolio will help them ride out…

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FTSE 100 investors! 2 ratios I’d consider when analysing investments

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

There are many financial ratios FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors can use to analyse their holdings. Two of them are…

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For the bookshelf of the FTSE 100 investor – Part II

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Investing is both an art and science. Both new and seasoned investors may want to pick up an investment book…

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New to investing? Why I’d start with buying what I know

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Buying shares in companies whose products or services you know or use may open the door to higher portfolio returns.

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FTSE 100 investors! Could stock markets be headed for another October effect?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

A volatile October so far is reminding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors of past October market declines. Should you take cover?

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FTSE 100 investors! 2 steps I’d take to construct a stronger portfolio

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I'd like to discuss two steps that could help FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors construct stronger portfolios that may have higher…

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Steps investors can take on the way to financial freedom!

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

With the right approach and attitude, financial freedom is possible and closer than most investors think.

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FTSE 100 investing and high dividend yields

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors who want a mix of growth plus high dividend yield have several companies they can…

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Asset allocation and FTSE 100 investing

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Asset allocation is a key concept to consider for most FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) investors.

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Brexit or not, here is why I’m keeping an eye on the price of gold!

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Buying into the rising gold price could help investors diversify their portfolios.

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Should investors buy Tesco (LSE: TSCO) share price as Brexit deadline looms?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Tesco has recently unveiled half-year results; let's take a closer look at the investment case amid further Brexit uncertainty.

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Why I’d keep investing in FTSE 100 shares despite spate of profit warnings

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Although several of the biggest firms in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) have recently issued profit warnings, I'd continue to save…

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How I’d build an internationally focused portfolio

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Global investing may enable investors to diversify and shelter from domestic volatility.

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New to investing? Why I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Dividend-paying stocks are a popular choice among FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors.

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FTSE 100 shares and the investing wisdom of Warren Buffett

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

As FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors we can all benefit from Warren Buffett's wisdom.

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5 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d consider buying now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I think these shares from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could help investors build a dividend-focused portfolio in the last…

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Why FTSE 100 companies usually increase dividends

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Many investors in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares regard a dividend hike as a good indicator of business health.

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For the bookshelf of the FTSE 100 investor – Part I

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Tezcan Gecgil believes reading can give good investors a competitive advantage, with books on famous asset bubbles from the 17th…

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As oil prices increase should investors buy into the BP share price?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Investors in the passive income favourite BP plc (LON:BP) shares are likely to benefit from the surge in oil prices,…

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How a weaker pound could affect your FTSE 100 investments

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

So far in the Brexit process, the pound has faced periodic volatility, which in turn has affected the shares in…

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Why I’d aim to get the most out of my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Stocks and Shares ISAs offer tax-efficient benefits to turbocharge your retirement savings.

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Why I’d diversify my portfolio as a Corbyn-led government could especially impact private landlords

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Diversification with a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund may help protect your portfolio under a new prime minister.

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Retirement Articles

Why I’d invest in FTSE 100 dividend shares to retire a millionaire

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Here's how investing in top dividend stocks makes becoming a millionaire a lot easier.

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I see investing in FTSE 100 shares like GSK as a marathon, not a sprint

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Long-term investing in shares like GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) requires preparation, patience and discipline to successfully cover the long distance ahead.

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I like these 2 FTSE 100 shares for diversification and dividend income

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer both growth and income potential.

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How I’d invest in precious metals as the gold price may continue to increase

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

How investors can get exposure to gold if they believe the gold price could continue to increase

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Why I’m looking at high-yielding REIT investing instead of a mortgage calculator for a buy-to-let

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) listed REITs could offer a means of generating a growing passive income in my view.

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I think Unilever shares belong in a recession-proof portfolio

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I believe global slowdown risks should not make Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) shareholders too worried.

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Why I’m looking at Diageo shares amid growing geopolitical risks

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I believe this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share could help investors weather cloudy days in the markets.

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How I’d generate a regular stream of dividend income

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Would you like a regular income stream? Shareholders may be able to construct their portfolios so that they receive dividends…

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How I’d prepare my portfolio for a no-deal Brexit, part 1

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

A well-diversified portfolio of investments can help offset the uncertainty and adverse impact of a no-deal Brexit.

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How I would invest if I were in my 20s

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Not thinking about investing in your 20s can be a big missed opportunity.

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How I’d diversify my portfolio by investing in ETFs or FTSE 100 trackers

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Not sure how to pick individual stocks to achieve diversification? You may want to consider investing in ETFs or a…

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Retirement Articles

3 costly retirement mistakes I’d avoid

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Preparing for retirement early on also means enjoying the golden years without daily financial worries.

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3 dividend shares I’d consider buying in July

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

I think these shares from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) could help investors build a…

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Recent developments in the UK’s medical marijuana market: what may be next for investors? Part I

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Should investors pay attention to developments in the UK's medical marijuana market and the potential green rush?

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