Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh is an economist, financial writer and investor, with a focus on converting macro trends into actionable investment ideas. She has worked in the UK and India with clients across financial services, consulting firms, public sector and non-profits. She has shared her views at multiple international forums and has been widely quoted for them in leading media. Manika is a Masters in Economics and was also a recipient of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women scholarship for Certification in Entrepreneurship for her research startup, Orbis Economics. She is on twitter @macro_think

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These are the best and worst FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy in 2022

3 January, 2022 | Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks could be the best and the worst ones for her to buy based on macro trends,…

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This is the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2021. Would I buy it now?

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock was always a good one to hold according to Manika Premsingh, but it surprised significantly to…

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3 trends I believe could impact stock markets in 2022

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

2021 was a year when macros dominated stock market performance, according to Manika Premsingh. Will the pattern repeat in 2022?

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These are 2 of my best-performing FTSE 100 investments in 2021

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have done particularly well in 2021 because the recovery increased demand for their products. Manika Premsingh…

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Cineworld stock could be 2021’s worst FTSE 250 performer. Here’s what I’d do

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Cineworld stock has had a particularly bad 2021, despite that fact that the first signs of recovery are here. Would…

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I was right to buy FTSE 250 stocks in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index performed well in 2021, as Manika Premsingh had expected. But will it continue to do well…

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This could be the best performing FTSE 250 stock of 2021. Is it too late to buy?

31 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has seen a meteoric rise in the past year, but past performance might not be repeated…

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These are 3 of my worst-performing investments in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

In hindsight, Manika Premsingh thinks these were her riskiest investments. But does one year’s poor performance mean that she should…

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3 of 2021’s best-performing FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have already seen significant growth in 2021, but going by their long-term performances and prospects, Manika…

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This is one of my worst-performing FTSE 100 investment calls for 2021

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen a huge crash in 2021, but that does not mean that it is a…

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This is one of the worst FTSE 100 performers of 2021. Here’s why I’d buy it now

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has had a nasty surprise for holders in 2021, with a decline of 20% in price…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy and hold until 2030

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These two FTSE 100 stocks are not just among the best-performing in 2021 so far, they are also still among…

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This FTSE 100 stock is 2021’s surprise gainer for me. Would I buy it?

30 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has defied its sector’s downswing in 2021. But will its good fortune continue in the next…

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My prediction for the FTSE 100 index is coming true!

29 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is touching distance from 7,500 as Manika Premsingh had predicted for the year end a couple…

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Could it finally be time to buy IAG stock?

29 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The IAG stock price has had a pretty bad 2021, and it even fell to its lowest level of the…

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With its 10% dividend yield, I’d buy this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock

29 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has crashed in 2021, despite all its merits. Manika Premsingh believes this is a good time…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock outperform in 2022?

29 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen surprise gains towards the end of 2021, which Manika Premsingh believes could continue into…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks for 2022 as inflation rises

27 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

With inflation at 5%, Manika Premsingh would like to make FTSE 100 investments that offer up enough dividend income to…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 index is headed to 8,000 in 2022

27 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has gained 12% in the past year. Here’s why Manika Premsingh believes it could keep the…

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How I’d select FTSE 100 dividend stocks for 2022

26 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 dividend drought might be over, but the best dividend yielders of 2022 could look different from those…

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How I’m aiming at solid returns with FTSE 100 stocks in 2022

26 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

2022 is likely to be a year of uncertainty. But that is not deterring Manika Premsingh from aiming at solid…

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What does 5% inflation mean for my stock market investments?

26 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Inflation is at scorching levels. What does it mean for stock market investments? Manika Premsingh decodes.

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Here’s what could make or break my FTSE 100 investments in 2022

25 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally last year was partly driven by unexpected support from this one factor. Manika Premsingh is watching…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

25 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

These three FTSE 100 stocks could stand to gain significantly in the next year as the winds blow in their…

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1 unforgettable investing lesson I learned from the pandemic

25 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The last two years of the pandemic have been a gold mine for learning investing lessons, believes Manika Premsingh. This…

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My no-brainer FTSE 100 investments for 2022

25 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

2022 is looking like a year fraught with risks. Yet, Manika Premsingh believes there are sound FTSE 100 investments to…

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3 sectors for me to invest £20,000 in for 2022

25 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

With £20,000 to invest, Manika Premsingh would buy stocks across these three sectors she believes could rally in 2022.

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How I aim for great investment returns in uncertain stock markets

20 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The stock markets have once again been thrown into uncertainty because of the Omicron variant. Here is how Manika Premsingh…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fall below 100p now?

18 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 18% in the last month. Manika Premsingh explores if it can fall further to…

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Could the Lloyds Bank stock be my best investment for 2022?

18 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price could be a big gainer in 2022, believes Manika Premsingh, as the odds in favour…

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Could this beaten down AIM stock be my best investment for 2022?

16 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The AIM stock has performed quite poorly in 2021, but going by recent developments Manika Premsingh believes that it might…

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1 UK stock that could make a great investment for 2022

16 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This UK stock has seen a smart recovery in recent months, but can it continue to do so or is…

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Best FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy as interest rates rise

16 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Bank of England delivered a surprise interest rate increase today, which has led to a rally in these FTSE…

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A stock market crash is coming. Here’s why

16 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The macro situation is creating a perfect storm for a stock market crash, even though the FTSE 100 index is…

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Investing Articles

Would I buy this fast recovering penny stock in 2022?

15 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This penny stock rose 11% after its recent trading update. But does Manika Premsingh believe that is enough reason for…

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Stacks of coins

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Up 115% in 1 year, this penny stock is a screaming buy for me

15 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The penny stock has not just doubled in the past year, it is dirt-cheap in terms of price-to-earnings ratio too.…

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1 unstoppable UK stock to buy with £1,000 in 2022

15 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This UK stock has tripled its revenue in the last four years and its prospects look bright too. Manika Premsingh…

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Is it time for me to sell BT shares?

15 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh’s investment in BT is loss-making right now. Is it time to sell? Or should she wait a while…

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Cineworld shares are down 30% in a year. Here’s why I’d still buy the penny stock

14 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is down 30% in the past month as the Omicron variant makes the stock markets uncertain…

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Investing Articles

How I’d build a passive income by investing just £30 a week

14 December, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

Investing can sound daunting at the very start, but Manika Premsingh believes that even the smallest amount can lead to…

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