As some of you know, I’m a high-yield bond lawyer. What this means is that I take care of the legal documentation in the context of offerings of sub-investment grade debt (i.e. “junk bonds”). This does not mean I’m an expert at timing bond investments. However, I’m definitely closer to this particular market and I […]
A life update from the English Investor – Q1 2019
No, I’m not dead. Or at least, I found my way back. A bit like Jon Snow. The first quarter of 2019 turned out to be an absolute nightmare. People say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. It might be true but note that there is an intermediary step when you have to […]
When a company in your portfolio gets acquired
Investors love when a company produces great financial results. This means that the company is performing well and maybe even generating a profit. Shareholders can usually expect a dividend and the share price to trend upward. But beyond a solid company, investors absolutely adore a company that gets acquired. The acquisition of a publicly listed […]
The English Investor Top Resolutions for 2019
Intuitively, I’m not the biggest fan of New Year resolutions. If you need to make important changes in your life, why wait January 1? And yet, I do also believe that, if you don’t write down your goals, it’s easy to lose track of them. Measuring progress every now and then is critical in achieving […]
The English Investor end of year review – 2018 edition
My fiancee and close family members sometimes tell me I can be difficult to satisfy. It might be an unintended consequence of being a lawyer: I am trained to spot issues, no matter how small the issue. Bearing this in mind, I’m happy to report that 2018 was overall a good year. I’ve never been […]
Flight canceled? what to do when things go wrong
You know when you hear those horror stories about passengers stranded at the airport because their flight got canceled? Well, that was me this week. We were literally about to take off on Friday when Gatwick Airport closed the airspace following a new drone sighting. I personally fail to understand how a drone can shut […]