In this article, we take a look at the interesting history of stocks & shares ISAs. The best stocks and shares ISAs have been with us for so long now, …
Who Can Open a Stocks & Shares ISA?
As you compare stocks and shares ISAs, you may begin to wonder if there are restrictions on who can open this tax-free investment account. This article will explain all of …
What is a Stocks & Shares ISA?
A stocks and shares ISA is a type of regulated investment account. Retail investors (members of the public) can use a stocks & shares ISA to buy shares in companies …
How Risky Are Stocks & Shares ISAs?
A stocks & shares ISA is one of the most popular investment accounts for UK savers. There are two main draws of stocks & shares ISAs; their investment options with …
Author Interview: Andreas Bluemke
Andreas Bluemke is the author of How to Invest in Structured Products, the highly-rated guide to structured finance which currently features as the #1 book on our guide to the …
Taking Control of Your Finances in 2021
How many times have you taken a knowing glance at your bank account and thought “I could do better.” The only thing standing in your way might be yourself. Taking …
Author Interview: Sven Carlin
Sven Carlin is the author of Modern Value Investing, a title which last month was ranked the #5 best value investing book of all time. Modern Value Investing is Sven’s …
The Best UK Deep Value Investment Funds
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 …
Author Interview: Marc Lichtenfeld
Marc Lichtenfeld is the author of Get Rich with Dividends, a title recently listed as the #3 best dividend investing book of all time here on Financial Expert. Following the …
Author Interview: Russell Wild
Russell Wild is the author of Investing in Bonds for Dummies which this month was featured as the #2 best bond investing book on Financial Expert. I approached Russell for …
Author Interview: Lawrence A. Cunningham
Lawrence is the author of The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Investors and Managers, which provides excellent insight into the investing secrets and philosophy of Warren Buffett. The book …
Author Interview: Anna Clare Harper
Anna Clare Harper is the British author of Strategic property investing: What works and what doesn’t in a complex UK resident property market. I awarded this excellent property title second …
Author Interview: Jonquil Lowe
This week I’m delighted to bring to you my interview with Jonquil Lowe, editor of the title ranked #1 on our best retirement planning book shortlist The Good Retirement Guide …
What is Ethical Investing and is it Worth Your Time?
As the world becomes more and more environmentally conscious, investors are increasingly having to decide between money and morals. But what if we told you that wasn’t a choice you …
Best Forex & CFD Brokers UK
Here’s the low-down on the best forex and CFD brokers who accept UK retail clients. Beginning with our favourite, we’ll add more brokers to this page until it represents a …
Author Interview: Peter J How
Peter J How is the author of All About Buy-to-let Mortgages, the chart-topping book for prospective or current landlords looking to maximise their advantage when borrowing to finance their property …
What is a Forex Calculator and How Can it Help Forex Traders?
Given the liquidity of the forex market and the fact that an estimated $6.6 trillion is traded in global currencies every single day, it makes sense that investors should make …
How are Bitcoins valued?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a digital currency that does not exist in any kind of physical form. Unlike …
Blog Update: January 2021
This is Financial Expert‘s blog update series, where I bring you up to speed on everything happening on or around the Financial-Expert.co.uk investing blog. Whether it’s brand new content, zany …
Ecologi Tree Planting Update #3 – Feb 2021
In my Ecologi update series, I provide an update on the impact of Financial Expert’s donations to Ecologi – a company helping to fight climate change. In this post I …
Author Interview: Lars Kroijer
Lars Kroijer is the critically acclaimed author of Investing: Demystified. We recently ranked Investing: Demystified #7 in our ranking of the best investment books for 2021. Lars hails from Denmark, …
Author Interview: Andrew Craig
Andrew Craig is the author of the best-selling investing title How to Own the World; the #3 ranked investing book of all time on our best investing books page. Andy …
Author Interview: Rodney Hobson
Rodney Hobson is the author of Shares Made Simple, the investing title ranked #8 on our best investing books ranking. Rodney is no stranger to writing, having penned 6 books …
Book Review: The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Inflation
The Inflation Myth and the Wonderful World of Inflation is authored by Mark Mobius; a founder of Mobius Capital Partners; an investment manager for emerging markets and frontier markets. Mark …
Author Interview: Stephen Clapham
Steven Clapham is the author of The Smart Money Method: How to Pick Stocks like a Hedge Fund Pro. He has generously given his time to be interviewed by us …
Author Interview: Jack Schwager
Jack Schwager is the author of many best selling finance books. He has kindly agreed to be interviewed by Financial-Expert.co.uk, and you can read the result below. I’ve also curated …
Author Interview: Glen Arnold
If you’ve heard the name Glen Arnold, it might be because his investing title Investing: The definitive companion to investment and the financial markets is currently ranked as my #1 …
What Types of Voluntary Insolvency Are There?
Insolvency occurs when a company can no longer pay the debts it owes to its creditors. Insolvency is never a desirable outcome for any business, but unfortunately, it’s something that …
Ecologi Tree Planting Update #2 – Jan 2021
In my Ecologi update series, I provide an update on the impact of Financial Expert’s donations to Ecologi – a company helping to fight climate change. In this post I …
‘What the Book?’ 1: Why the Affordability of Investing Books is King
In the ‘What the book?’ series of blog posts about investing books, I’ll be dissecting the many factors which help make the humble book such an effective medium for learning …
Finding a High Performing Financial Accounting Staffing Agency
The accounts or the financial team in your organization is responsible for making crucial decisions. The success or failure of your business often revolves around these decisions. This is why …
The Top 5 Books Every Investor Must Read
There is no age limit to start investing. Some people start at eighteen while others are in their sixties. If you are a teen and want to start investing, it …
7 Ways To Start Investing With Little Money
Investments are an excellent tool for wealth maximization. You invest your money into an asset with the hope that its value will increase over time. Any investing book should make …
7 Best Ways To Invest While You’re Student
College life is very challenging. With all that laundry, the pressure to make new friends, and homesickness, you don’t get time for other fruitful activities. However, you must make up …
What Will the Outcome of Brexit Mean for the Value of the Pound?
Despite concerns that the Brexit deal may be somewhat thin (particularly given its failure to account for services which account for 79% of the UK economy), it has already been ratified …
Optimizing ATM networks through ATM solutions
It’s been a while since ATMs have come into existence. Despite credit cards and internet banking gaining popularity, those in need of cash continue to make use of ATMs. Much …
Ecologi Tree Planting Update #1 – Dec 2020
In my Ecologi update series, I provide my readers with an update on the impact Financial Expert’s contributions to Ecologi – a company helping to fight climate change. In this …
Forex Volatility Ahead: How to Protect Your GBP Capital and Future
We live in turbulent times and it’s no wonder that currency markets are deeply affected by the global economic crisis. Even the Pound Sterling (GBP), which used to be one …
Ecologi Review & Coupon Code
In this post, I’d like to introduce my readers to the non-profit climate change organisation called Ecologi. I’ll provide a personal review of the service and give you a helpful …
How Fintech is Shaping the Future of Forex
Forex has long been a popular investment option for those casting their eye beyond stocks. A science rather than an art form, it constitutes the most liquid market in the …
Bear Market – Definition
Definition of a bear market: a prolonged period of price falls in a financial market, such as the stock market. What is a bear market? A bear market is a …
Beta – Definition
Definition of beta (finance): Beta represents the correlation between movements in the price of a security, and price movements in the broader market for similar securities. What is beta? Beta …
The Best Finance Books – All Financial Genres
In the quest to find the best finance books available in every niche of the financial world, I’ve developed quite a broad understanding of the finance book market. In this …
Assets Under Management (AUM) – Definition
Definition of assets under management (AUM): The value of assets held by a fund manager, investment house or other financial institution on behalf of investors. What is assets under management? …
Acquisitions – Definition
Definition of acquisitions: Where a company or organisation gains control and ownership of a company, trade, or a collection of specific assets and liabilities. What is an acquisition? An acquisition …
Capitalism – Definition
Definition of capitalism: A political & economic model in which ownership of land & resources can be freely traded between individuals in a free market. What is capitalism? Capitalism is …
The Business Cycle – Definition
Definition of business cycle: The pattern of expansion and contraction in the economy which repeats roughly every 7 – 10 years. What is the business cycle? The business cycle is …
Online Money Transfer Companies 2021: Comparison Guide
There are many reasons why you might need to send money abroad. The important thing to remember is that the majority of methods for doing so are rather expensive. Online …
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) – Definition
Definition of Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM): A formulae for investor expected return, which states that a return is a function of the risk-free rate, the market return for taking …
The Best Ways to Learn Forex Trading as a Beginner
More and more people are trying to make a career out of being a forex trader. Besides being able to have full control over their working hours, being a forex …