Two hundred years ago, shares were traded between an elite group of wealthy individuals through social groups which often met in coffee houses. How to research share prices back then …
Passive Funds versus Active Funds
An argument which has long raged in the halls of asset managers is the debate between investing styles. In particular; passive versus active investing. Financial Expert encourages one of these …
A Critical Analysis of ‘The Financial Expert’ by R. K Narayan (1952)
This literary review explores the themes, artefacts and motifs of the 1952 Indian novel ‘The Financial Expert’, authored by the late Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami (1906 – 2001). This article also …
What is an IPO (Initial Public Offering) and how to invest in one
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are milestones in the stock market calendar. An IPO is where a company gives the public an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the …
Is Bitcoin the Investment of the Future?
This article is designed to answer the question – is Bitcoin a good investment? We’ll begin with an overview of the technology, then weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of …
How to Spot Investment Scams
Knowing how to spot investment scams is an essential skill for a modern investor. Collectively, investors represent a gold mine for organised criminals. Think about it: Is there an easier …
How to Invest in Property
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how invest in property. In this article we will delve into property as an asset class, and debunk several myths. We will also explore …
Investing in Emerging Markets
Are you curious about investing in emerging markets? In our article ‘How to build a basic investment portfolio‘ we suggested that investors with an ‘adventurous’ or ‘balanced’ risk profile should …
An Investors Guide to Spread Betting – Is Spread betting Profitable?
What is spread betting? Spread betting is a special type of wager entered into between a customer and a bookmaker. Is spread betting profitable? Read on to find out in …
How to Reduce or Eliminate the Cost of Investing
In this article, we will explore how to reduce the cost of investing can be reduced. Although this doesn’t sound exciting – reducing fees is actually the easiest way to …
How to Build an Investment Portfolio
I’m Simon, founder of Financial Expert. This beginners guide covers the essential things you need to know when building an investment portfolio. It’s the most popular guide on Financial Expert. …
The Science of Diversification
This article will explain how to diversify your investments using the science of diversification. To get there, we will walk through logical steps which build to the conclusion. Therefore you …
Investing Risk Appetite Questionnaire
Take our investing risk appetite questionnaire to discover how your attitude towards risk should influence your investing approach. Imagine for a moment: it is 2 am and you cannot get …
What are Shares and Why do People Invest in Shares?
If you’ve ever wondered ‘What are shares’ or ‘why are shares so popular?’ – this ultimate guide to shares is the right place to begin! What are shares? You gain …
How to Buy Shares and Invest in the Stock Market
Buying shares is a proven way to grow your savings over the long term. Shares have produced an average return of between 5% – 8% annually. For this reason, many …
What is an Investment Time Horizon and how does it Impact a Portfolio?
When designing an investment portfolio, one of the factors you must consider is your investment time horizon. The consequence of overlooking your time horizon is discovering that your investments have …
Should I Save or Invest? Why you Deserve Better than a Savings Account
Welcome to Financial Expert. If you’re at the crossroads of choosing between a savings account or investments, you’re in the right place. In fact, this article might just change your …
What is a Stock Market Index and Why are Stock Market Indices Important?
This is a companion article to how to invest in shares which forms part of the free investing courses available on Financial Expert. If you’ve ever picked upon a copy …