The Desert Island Investor

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The Desert Island Investor podcast is a series of podcasts that document the experiences and strategies of private investor Mark Atkinson. Mark's long-term investments have enabled him to become financially independent and to retire at the comparatively early age of 53. The stocks that Mark reviews on this channel are from his real portfolio and not a 'virtual' portfolio, so these are genuine win-some, lose-some stories. We hope that you'll also enjoy our regular feature 'Question in a Bottle' where Mark answers listeners' questions about investing.

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

Aug 30 2024 48 mins

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 suit his career ranges from being an investment banker and antique dealer, to prospecting for gold. Most significantly he is a major shareholder (above 3%) in a number of listed businesses. In this episode of the podca

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

Aug 11 2024 11 mins

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 Investor. In this episode, listener Darren Wrigley asks "How do you live off your dividends?".If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question into a bottle using the email form on

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

Jul 27 2024 29 mins

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 inventors of a patented biocide which is effective across a wide range of medical applications.The Desert Island Investor podcast is generously hosted by London City based analysts Progressive Equity Research. You'll also f

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

Jul 02 2024 14 mins

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 Investor. In this episode, Katherine Amos asks Mark "How do you choose your stocks?".If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question into a bottle using the email form on https://

Concurrent Technologies CEO Miles Adcock talks with myself and Jeremy McKeown

Jun 21 2024 67 mins

Concurrent Technologies plc is a British company that designs and manufactures ultra-rugged computer boards for use in integrated systems. These products are designed to be durable and reliable in extreme conditions and their markets include defence, aerospace, scientific research and telecommunications. I have been a shareholder for a while now so I was pleased when their CEO Mile

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

Jun 06 2024 27 mins

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 episode he explains why he thinks the company has a promising future. On the island Paul tries out Vimto on the Parrots and discovers he's the only living creature on the planet that doesn't like it.The Desert Island

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

May 22 2024 16 mins

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 Investor. In this episode, fellow investor Paul Igoe asks Mark "When did you give up your day job?".If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question into a bottle using the email f

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

May 03 2024 42 mins

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 24/7 laundry machines are two of their core products. In this episode Mark explains why this holding has been so successful and he puts his underwear where his mouth is by washing his smalls at an ME-Group Revolution

Question in a Bottle. What were your worst disasters?

Apr 29 2024 11 mins

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 Investor. In this episode, fellow investor Paul Igoe asks Mark "What were your worst disasters?".If you would like to hear Mark's opinion on an investing-related topic, pop your question into a bottle using the email form

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

Apr 09 2024 67 mins

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 issues. In this episode Mark gives a blow-by-blow account of his discussion with the directors of Titon Holdings at their 2024 AGM. The Desert Island Investor podcast is generously hosted by London City based analysts Pr