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Owain Bennallack

Owain is a magpie of the investing world -- and not because he gets into a flap. Almost any style of investing might suit him, depending on the bigger picture, and he's held all sorts of companies. Paraphrasing Keynes, he says: “When the market changes, I change my mind -- what do you do?” That said, Owain is usually a buyer of equities, where he prefers lightly geared, modestly rated companies, and is increasingly on the lookout for Buffett-style intangible quality. He aspires to buy-and-hold: his best investment ideas are worth much more than he sold them for. Then again, his worst investment went bust due to management fraud!

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2016: a forgettable year?

| Owain Bennallack

The political upheavals of 2016 spilled into the stock markets... yet the UK and US indices have turned in textbook…

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OPEC has agreed to stop oil prices soaring

| Owain Bennallack

But the move could actually dampen future prices...

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Why these expensive shares could keep falling in 2017

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool doesn't like the near-term forecast for consumer staples giants...

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BP & Shell should be big winners from the big OPEC deal

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the beneficiaries from OPEC's decision to cut oil production.

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Should we expect a Santa Rally for the FTSE 100?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the hopes for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) this month.

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Is It Time To Look Again At UK PLC?

| Owain Bennallack

An uncertain few years seem guaranteed – but that could be in the price...

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Is it too late to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool assesses Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Putting investors on the analyst’s couch

| Owain Bennallack

Knowing your hidden motivations can make you a better investor.

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Is the Trump win boosting the FTSE 100?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool assesses the state of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Are Lloyds Banking Group shares now doomed to slump?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the government's decision to dispose of its Lloyds shares on the open market.

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Why BP plc backed out of the big Australian Bight

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at why BP plc (LON:BP) backed out of Australia.

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Why the FTSE 100 rally hasn’t made you rich

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)'s fortunes through a wider lens.

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Brexit means… buy everything?

| Owain Bennallack

Nearly all UK assets have risen in the wake of the EU vote.

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Hurrah! Hedge fund fees are falling!

| Owain Bennallack

Fees are still too high, and you can do better with your money.

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How millionaires invest their wealth

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the investing habits of the rich.

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Why would the Footsie be hit by higher US interest rates?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool ponders the impact of higher US interest rates on the Footsie.

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A portfolio to bet against the masses

| Owain Bennallack

Everyone thinks they're a contrarian investor these days, but most people do the same “different” things as everyone else...

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Do lower mortgage approvals spell doom for Lloyds Banking Group?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool muses on the effect on Lloyds Banking Group from a slowing housing market.

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Will OPEC ride to the rescue of BP plc & Royal Dutch Shell Plc?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: Owain analyses the chances of BP plc (LON:BP) & Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB)'s progress in the hands of…

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Warning! Have you invested too much in UK shares?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool queries the decision to only invest on home soil.

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How to join the UK’s “One In 67” millionaire set

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool ponders what it takes to join the ranks of the rich

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Why do stock markets go up and down?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool explains the volatility of markets.

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It’s time to convert your cash ISA into a stocks-and-shares ISA!

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool offers up timely advice when it comes to ISAs...

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Imagining an investing Jabberwocky

| Owain Bennallack

The greatest investors were great for different reasons. But what if you could cherry-pick the best of each of their…

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How to bet on the next big thing

| Owain Bennallack

Sector-based ETFs can give you diversification without diluting your focus.

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Should you use the historical or the forward dividend yield?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at these two important figures.

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Why Tesco plc may be hit hard by fast-rising inflation

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool isn't so confident on Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) right now -- here's why.

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Is the Santander 123 interest rate cut good news for the bank’s shareholders?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks for the positives in recent news.

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Has the interest rate cut forced you into shares?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the implications of August's interest rates cut.

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Could the government sell Lloyds Banking Group at 7.5p a share?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool ponders the potential government sale of its remaining Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) shares

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Why is the FTSE 100 at a 14-month high?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool gazes up at the soaring value of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Rio Tinto plc & BHP Billiton plc face a £4bn tax threat

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a look at recent news from Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) and BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT)

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Should ITV plc pay up for Entertainment One Ltd?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at ITV plc (LON:ITV)'s offer for Entertainment One Ltd (LON:ETO)

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The key difference between Rio Tinto plc and BHP Billiton plc

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One fool looks at the difference in form between Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) and BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT).

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What can Google do that GlaxoSmithKline plc cannot?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a look under the hood at GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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Did Barclays plc fail the European Banking Authority stress test?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a look at recent newsflow from Barclays plc (LON:BARC)

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3 reasons not to sell your shares

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool provides a bit of context in these turbulent times.

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Should we buckle up for the FTSE 100 to hit 7,000… again?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the roller-coaster ride of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Is it finally safe to invest in BP plc?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at recent newsflow for BP plc (LON:BP).

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BT Group plc shareholders are off the hook

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool looks at the rise in BT Group plc (LON:BT.A)'s shares.

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