John Walter talks about his life and being a Zytronic non-executive director

As well as talking about John's globe-trotting childhood and his illustrious career, Mark and John discuss one thing that they have in common, their investment in touc...

Question in a Bottle. How might the 2024 budget affect you as an investor?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

A personal review of my holding in Alliance Pharma plc (APH)

Alliance Pharma PLC is a leading international healthcare business. The company was established in the UK over 20 years ago and today it markets products in over 100 c...

Question in a Bottle. What tips do you have to achieve early retirement?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

How macro events affect my investment in Genuit plc (GEN)

In addition to conducting a focused financial assessment, looking at how the bigger picture might affect your potential investments is equally important. In this episo...

Question in a Bottle. Which broker do you use and why?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

I talk with David Barry, the private investor who sued Mississippi

David Barry is a successful and well known private investor with interests that can best be described as eclectic. Aside from instigating this ambitious American law s...

Question in a Bottle. How do you live off your dividends?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

A personal review of Tristel (TSTL). My squeaky-clean stock.

The demand for the effective sterilisation of medical equipment is one that is unlikely to ever change. In this episode Mark reviews his holding in Tristel, the invent...

Question in a Bottle. How do I pick a winner?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

Concurrent Technologies CEO Miles Adcock talks with myself and Jeremy McKeown

Concurrent Technologies plc is a British company that designs and manufactures ultra-rugged computer boards for use in integrated systems. These products are designed ...

I love Vimto and I've just invested in Nichols plc who make it

Nichols plc (NICL) is the business behind a number of soft drink creations most notably the classic brand Vimto. Mark has just taken a position in Nichols and in this ...

Question in a Bottle. When did you give up your day job?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

There's money in laundering. My review of ME Group (MEGP)

ME-Group International plc (MEGP) are vending machine experts and they install and operate instant-service equipment in 17 countries around the world. Photo-booths and...

Question in a Bottle. What were your worst disasters?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

I want Titon Holdings to be winners, but I didn't pull any punches at their 2024 AGM.

If a company that you invest in is under-performing, attending their Annual General Meeting gives you an opportunity to find out what they are doing to resolve any iss...

Question in a Bottle. How do I buy shares for my grandchildren?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

Fundsmith. My review of the 2024 Annual Shareholder Meeting.

Fundsmith, under the guidance of portfolio manager Terry Smith, invest in equities on a global basis.  Mark has been invested in Fundsmith for many years and regularly...

Question in a Bottle. When do you sell stocks?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

I invested in Entain Plc (ENT) Did I get a good deal?

Entain plc (ENT) is an international sports-betting and gambling company. It owns many well known betting brands including Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker, Sportingbet an...

Question in a Bottle. What are your top 5 stocks?

Question in a Bottle is a series of short discussions where private investor Mark Atkinson answers questions sent in by listeners of his podcast The Desert Island Inve...

A Christmas review of my investment in James Halstead (JHD)

James Halstead plc is a UK based company which is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial floor coverings. Their geographical area includ...

Why I think my holding in Somero (SOM) is a rock solid investment

Somero Enterprises Inc. manufactures innovative laser-guided machinery used in horizontal concrete installations. Their equipment is used to ensure that the concrete f...

My personal take on Unilever (ULVR) one of my core stocks.

Unilever Plc is a manufacturer and supplier of fast-moving consumer goods with over 400 brands to its name. The company's portfolio comprises food products, beauty and...

As an investor I'm happy to sing the praises of Focusrite (TUNE)

Focusrite plc is a global music and audio products group that develops and markets proprietary hardware and software products. Their solutions are used by audio profes...

Investing in property. With guest castaway Tom Entwistle of Landlord Zone

Our guest castaway Tom Entwistle washed up on the beach this morning and in payment for his safe return to the mainland he has to endure a grilling from Mark. In this ...

Greggs (GRG) a review of one of my core portfolio stocks

Greggs seem to be going from strength to strength at the moment and this is one of Mark's core stocks. In this episode he talks in detail about Greggs and explains the...

I never get bored with Smurfit Kappa (SKG). Here's my stock review

Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world with operations in over 30 countries. In this episode of the...

Why I added to my holding in STRIX (KETL) the masters of hot & cold water

STRIX (KETL) is based on the Isle of Man and is the company behind a patented bi-metallic thermostatic switch which can be found in homes around the world. Application...

Central Asia Metals (CAML) is one of my most promising stocks

On the basis that less is more, the quest for less CO2 emissions will undoubtedly require the production of more copper wiring and copper components as the world focus...