Mark Atkinson

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S1 E19 Apr 09, 2024

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...

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S1 E Mar 27, 2024

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...

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S1 E18 Mar 06, 2024

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...

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S1 E Feb 16, 2024

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...

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S1 E17 Feb 01, 2024

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...

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S1 E Jan 15, 2024

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...

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S1 E16 Dec 15, 2023

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...

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S1 E15 Nov 30, 2023

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...

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S1 E14 Nov 09, 2023

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...

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S1 E13 Oct 19, 2023

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...

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S1 E12 Sep 24, 2023

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 ...

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S1 E11 Aug 29, 2023

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...

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S1 E10 Aug 06, 2023

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...

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S1 E9 Jul 19, 2023

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...

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S1 E8 Jun 19, 2023

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...

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S1 E7 May 29, 2023

Tesco (TSCO) is my longest held large-cap investment. Here's why

Tesco supermarket (TSCO) is just one of several options if you're looking to add a large-cap retail business to your portfolio. In this episode of the podcast Mark exp...

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S1 E6 May 07, 2023

My interview with Jeremy McKeown, stock market legend and podcaster

Jeremy McKeown has worked in the City for over 4 decades in both fund management and stockbroking. He is currently a well respected investment consultant and he also h...

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S1 E5 Apr 16, 2023

Is the wind of change imminent for Titon Holdings (TON)?

Will a cold stock warm up again? This is the question that Mark faced with his holding in Titon Holdings (TON), so he went off on a fact-finding mission to get a clear...

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S1 E4 Mar 29, 2023

I acquired a new stock. Sustainable Palm Oil producer M.P. Evans (MPE)

In this episode of the podcast Mark reviews the latest addition to his portfolio, sustainable palm oil producer M.P. Evans (MPE). M.P. Evans Group PLC owns oil-palm pl...

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S1 E3 Mar 07, 2023

Fundsmith. My feedback from the 2023 shareholders' meeting

In this podcast, Mark provides his feedback from attending the Fundsmith Annual Shareholder's Meeting as well as the first Fundsmith regional event in Manchester. Fund...