When a trend reverses, it can happen in a number of ways. It could simply turn around, without any warning. In most instances a parabolic price run up is needed, …
Are you Eating the Only ‘Free Lunch’ in the Stock Market?
Proving the familiar saying untrue; I’ll show you how to increase your investment returns without increasing risk. Many phrases and idioms in the english language are passed down from parent …
Investing Mistakes: Prioritising Saving over Living
Part of my article series on investing mistakes. I should start by saying that this article simply shares some points of view on a very subjective topic. This is a …
Investing Mistakes: Over-trading
Part of my article series on investing mistakes. This article will explain a mistake made by new investors following active investing strategies. When actively trading, an investor is attempting to …
Investing Mistakes: Investing in too Many Asset Classes and Platforms
Part of my article series on investing mistakes. Enthusiasm and zeal can have a downside when investing. For this reason, it’s important to ‘dial it in’ and ensure you exercise …
Investing Mistakes: Investing too Much in a Single Investment
Sometimes a big bet can really pay off. Take a look at some individual success stories from investing in the stock market in recent years: An investment in Apple Inc …
Investing Mistakes: Is it Possible to Invest Too Much?
At school, work and during retirement, we are encouraged to save money. It begins with the ‘piggy bank’ we are given as children and is reinforced with encouragement from our …
What is the FTSE 100?
FTSE 100 is a registered trademark, owned by FTSE Russell, which is in turn owned by the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The name refers to an index of the share …
Investing 101: Begin Investing with Confidence
Welcome to Investing 101, a brief introduction to investing in the stock market. This is a 5 minute guide which will highlight the key things you need to know before …
Investing for Dummies: How to Become an Investor from Scratch
One of the central themes of my articles on Financial Expert is that investing is for everyone. This includes people of any age and folks who don’t yet feel confident …
A Quick Guide to Absolute Return Funds
If you’ve been researching actively managed funds recently, you may have come across a relatively new breed called absolute return funds. What is an absolute return fund, and could they …
A Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Investing
Forget the advanced tips and complex investment products. Do you want to ground yourself in the simple principles that underpin all successful investments? Read on!
Definition of Investment Trusts
Investment Trust or ‘Investment Trust Company’ is a term you may see when researching investment opportunities or collective investment vehicles. But what does Investment Trust mean? And what are the …
Do All Companies Pay Dividends?
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 follow dividend growth investing, or …
When do Companies Pay Dividends?
Dividends are how companies distribute their profits to shareholders. For investors who desire an income from their investments (such as dividend growth investors), this is the most important part of …
Is Your Share Portfolio Out of Date?
Legendary investors such as Warren Buffet follow the same principle as responsible dog owners; buying shares is for life. This mindset encourages us to think of buying shares as the …
How to ‘Re-balance’ Your Investment Portfolio of Shares
If you’ve researched about how to buy shares online, you may have come across the concept of ‘re-balancing’. This isn’t a new Yoga pose, nor is it as difficult as …
When Should Investors Buy Shares?
Many savers understand that shares are a good investment, but still hesitate before making their first purchase. The stock market can move upwards and downwards at a frightening pace – …
Why are Shares a Good Investment?
In my ultimate guide to investing in shares & the stock market and our explainer ‘what are shares?’, I briefly address why shares are good investments: High expected returns Tax …
10 Shocking Common Mistakes most New Investors Make
They say that experience is the best teacher. However, when money is at stake, it is wise to learn from the mistakes of others rather than your own! Don’t you …
How NOT to Pick Stocks & Shares
I receive quite a high volume of emails about stock picking, i.e. choosing the right company shares to invest in. This article will point out some bad practises that I …
Are Shares a Risky Investment?
The stock market is often compared to a casino. The newspapers often refer to investment banking as ‘casino banking’ which adds further weight to this idea. But are shares actually …
Definition of Stocks and Shares – is there a Difference?
The Stocks and Shares ISA is a tax-free investment account available to UK investors. The name implies that stocks and shares are similar but somehow different. This leads many people …
How to Research Share Prices and Company Information
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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