Peter ElstonJan 27, 20234 min readFor BeginnersTaking The Fear Out Of MathsImproving maths standards will involve addressing the very real problem of maths anxiety
Peter ElstonFeb 1, 20223 min readFor BeginnersGrowing PainsI remember feeling extremely honoured when I was invited four years ago to write this column. It seemed to me to be a great opportunity.
Peter ElstonSep 30, 20213 min readFor BeginnersWhen the Fun Stops...How can young people be helped to reach this epiphany sooner?
Peter ElstonSep 30, 20203 min readInvestingCapital Growth is Key to Finding Income in a Zero-Inflation EraWhether because of covid-19 or otherwise, the quest for yield has in recent times been strewn with casualties. Where and how can...
Peter ElstonFeb 1, 20203 min readFor BeginnersEducation, Education, EducationIt always saddens me when I hear about small investors having lost, perhaps irretrievably, a sizeable portion of their net worth, in...
Peter ElstonMay 1, 20135 min readFor Beginners10 Golden Rules of Equity Investing"A balance sheet is like a backbone" Treatment of minority shareholders When considering a company, the first question you need answered...
Peter ElstonJan 1, 20108 min readFor Beginners8 Myths of Global InvestingAt Aberdeen we believe there is enormous scope to enhance returns through global investment. To some, this has meant allocating funds...
Peter ElstonJun 1, 20084 min readFor Beginners8 Pearls of Investment WisdomThe financial world is a confusing place at the best of times. But with the current uncertainty in markets there may be a particular need...
Where's My Cycle?An update on where I think we are in the business cycle with respect to growth, inflation and markets