For years, gold has proven to be the most significant precious metal, leading to its high demand. Traditionally, investing in gold was limited to holding its physical form, which had …

Property can be a fantastic investment, regardless of whether you’re purchasing a buy-to-let unit that you will let to tenants, or a residential home for your family. If you buy when the market is low and can hang …

Investing overseas isn’t for the faint-hearted. There’s plenty to consider, not least the potential language barriers. So, how much can you achieve on your own and at what point do …

Buying real estate overseas as a vacation home or investment property is the ultimate goal for many of us. One of the biggest reasons is that international property stands out …

Technological advances have been the biggest disruptor of the financial industry. The more consumer expectations change, the more technology has to be introduced to keep up with the demands. Digital …

Business owners do not tend to think about selling their company when getting set up, but this is something that needs to be planned for a smooth transition and to …

As a first-time buyer, there’s a huge amount that you won’t know about the mortgage application process. There are lots of aspects that can cause you problems and even result in your purchase falling through. We Buy …

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a critical component of an inclusive economy, they encourage the growth of jobs and wealth and they have always been the true heralds of …

Welcome to our guide to the best deep-value investment funds. This article contains journalistic research about the deep value investing strategy, and information about a number of deep value investment …

I was recently disappointed at the availability of real house price growth charts online, so I decided to publish my own here on Financial Expert.  Everyone in the UK will …

In this beginners guide to growth investing, I’ll be guiding you through this popular investing strategy. I’ll explain the theory of growth investing, how to spot a hot growth stock, …

In this beginners guide to value investing, I’ll explain the basics of how this investing strategy works. I’ll explain how to identify value stocks, how to apply the strategy and …

Many people go into financial trading with unrealistic expectations. These are often caused by equally unrealistic hype, marketing and overinflated success stories promoted on the internet by websites keen to …

If you’re a full time investor with a mix of interests, you’ll already be aware just how difficult it is to generate a reasonably well guaranteed rate of return in …

Divorce is never easy on you emotionally, mentally and very often, financially. Whether it comes  during the divorce process, or before or after the papers are signed, economic difficulties are …

Investing in property is an attractive proposition for many people aged 30 – 60 who have surplus income to save, and who are looking for an investment opportunity.  Property investment …

Portfolio churn is a slightly naughty word in the financial adviser / investment manager profession.  So why is churn a slightly dark concept, and why is avoiding portfolio churn an …

Getting on the property ladder is an aspiration shared by many 20 – 40 year olds.  When prices have been rising generally for many years, it’s natural to experience FOMO …

As investors, we tend to hold a glamorous image of the investing process. And out of all the asset classes, property investment is probably the most sexy investment category.  Property …

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 …

What is the Role of An Economist? The role of an economist is to apply economic knowledge and economic theory in order to give advice and generate reports. Economists research …

This is a definition of Level 1 and Level 2 market data for our guide on how to research company share prices and company information, which is part of our …

The question of where to invest is perhaps most relevant to property investors. As the famous saying goes: choosing a great property is about three factors: Location, Location, Location! But where should one …

Financial protection is achieved through careful planning, a sensible balance between a basic investment portfolio, and insurance. There is nothing more despairing than the story of a retired individual who believed …

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 …

You wake in the morning and take the time to cook yourself a proper breakfast. You turn on your laptop and have a glance at the financial markets. Stocks and …

Are you wondering what proportion of your investment portfolio should be invested in brick and mortar assets such as residential and commercial property? If you’re interested in property asset allocation …

Are you wondering what proportion of your savings should you offer as a house deposit as a first-time buyer? Buyers often find themselves in this quandary, in part due to …