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Rented assets have distorted investors' view of a company's risks and returns – thankfully, this is coming to an end

It looks like quantitative easing is back - Phil still believes in the virtue of buying shares in quality companies.

After you have crunched the numbers, reading the key sections of a company's annual report provides you with a great overview of a company's business

Balance sheets may be just a snapshot of a company's finances, but they are packed full of valuable information for investors

This week, Phil's round-up includes something of a rarity: a house builder share he likes!

Annual reports are a very valuable and underused resource. Investors can learn a great deal about a company with some very basic and simple analysis

Car dealerships' shares are cheap because they face many threats and have few opportunities. The sector could interest value investors – but things could get worse before they get better

Phil's keeping a close eye on the value of the pound against the US Dollar as this could affect the returns on his Fantasy Sipp.

Negative yields on bonds are a warning to equity investors that the bull market may not last, but suggest that the bond bull market may continue and a new one in gold may begin

Phil muses on Greene King's surprising takeover news and Persimmon's charm offensive.