Blogs and Articles
We are dedicated to sharing our wealth of knowledge and experience with our clients, both existing and prospective, to promote a wider and more accessible understanding of the value of financial services.
Whether you’re looking for reading inspiration, tips on flower arranging, or the latest dance craze, TikTok will have channels you can follow. It is perhaps no surprise therefore, that there has been a rise in content…
This time one year ago, the main topic of financial conversation was around inflation. We had seen a spike and the highest rise in inflation in 30 years, as a product of the extensive, and necessary, capital support to…
Isn’t it great when you make a good return on your investments? Then, maybe when you go to cash them in, or maybe when you file your taxes at the end of the year, maybe even both… The government slices off a nice, healthy chunk of your…
Isn’t it great when you make a good return on your investments? Then, maybe when you go to cash them in, or maybe when you file your taxes at the end of the year, maybe even both… The government slices off a nice, healthy chunk of your…
Earth Day is next week, on 22 April. This is a day set as a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging everyone to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
There is always someone on the news or social media willing to speak out about what they ‘know’ is going to happen in the market next. We take a very cynical view of such market fortune tellers and in this article advise caution and a healthy dose of…
The Black Swan Capital Essential Guide for Americans in Europe, has been updated for 2024 and is now available here on our website. Whether you have just arrived in Europe, or have been here several years, this guide is designed to help…
As an investor, you’ve likely come across the term “diversification” before. You may have even adopted the philosophy of diversification in your portfolio, and it’s a principle at the core of our investment strategy at Black Swan Europe.
When you embark on the journey of working and living outside your home country, one of the changes is that you may view the political and economic events at home somewhat differently. Perhaps with some distance and detachment, feeling that it may be interesting but that it won’t impact you because you are no longer living there.
This article has been written over and over again by economists, advisors, wealth-gurus and finfluencers, but there is often a really important omission that I’m not going to skirt around: The easiest way to save more money is to earn more money.
This year the FTSE 100 index turns 40. Over the last four decades, it’s become a way to measure the performance of the UK stock market. During that time there have been highs that investors no doubt celebrated, and lows that serve as a reminder…
This year the FTSE 100 index turns 40. Over the last four decades, it’s become a way to measure the performance of the UK stock market. During that time there have been highs that investors no doubt celebrated, and lows that serve as a reminder…
When you’re making purchasing decisions, cost can be an important factor, but value is often just as crucial. Value is even more important when it comes to getting financial advice, and investing. Balancing cost and value in your financial plan…
On 5 November 2024,the US will vote on who will become their 47th president. Though it is not set in stone, following Trump’s caucus success in Iowa and New Hampshire, it is looking quite likely that there maybe a repeat of the 2020 race…
I’m serious. It’s not that hard. So many people in the world of finance and investing try to make it sound really difficult because they want to sound clever. Think of how much you would spend on financial help. Your financial advisor will charge you…
The year is well underway, most people have returned to work or study, and the festive season break has become a fading memory. We have had the first meeting of the European Central Bank this week and in light of this, we set out our barometers…
According to Eurostat, life expectancy at birth in the EU increased by 2 years for women and 2.9 years for men between 2002 and 2021. As people continue to live longer, the way your life will look after the age of 50 is likely to be very different…
Every year since Black Swan Capital launched its services for expats in Europe, our work has been recognised in the International Adviser Best Practice Awards. We are delighted to again be presented with the award for Excellence in Client Service…
If you are a US citizen living in Europe or an ‘Accidental American’ – one of those people caught in the complex web of US government taxes even though you don’t have a US passport (see our recent article here if you are not sure if that’s you)…
As the end of 2023 approaches, the festive season can offer a great opportunity to take some extended time away from work. Having a few days to yourself or with family can give you a much-needed break and for you to recharge your batteries ahead of the new year.
Accidental American. It’s a strange term, making one wonder how you could do something innocuous and accidentally become an American. The reality is that millions of people around the world fall into this category as US-connected individuals…
According to Eurostat, life expectancy at birth in the EU increased by 2 years for women and 2.9 years for men between 2002 and 2021. As people continue to live longer, the way your life will look after the age of 50 is likely to be very different to previous generations.
With everyone talking about their Spotify wrapped playlists and most-listened to artists for 2023 this week, we thought we would create the equivalent of in terms of the most discussed investment topics of 2023, as asked by our clients and expats across Europe.
A 19th-century Viennese hospital may not seem like the most obvious place to begin when looking for practical ways to be a better investor. Yet, in the mid-1800s, the backlash to a new theory developed by a Hungarian physician working at the…
While investment decisions should be based on facts, many investors find their decisions are sometimes influenced by emotions. Whether you’re excited about an investment opportunity, or worried about market volatility, keeping emotions in check…
We are following other recent articles in this series to break down financial jargon and explain a part of investing that can be counter-intuitive: fixed interest. It is often presented in a complicated manner and is considered the less exciting component…
We like to cut through the complexity of jargon that exists in the investment world and explain things so that everyone can understand. You shouldn’t have to be a finance professional to understand financial and market analysis.
Leaving the comfort of “home” can often be a step too far for investors.
Indeed, as an expat, it may be tempting to just stick with what you know and invest your wealth in familiar assets from either the country of your birth or the country you are now residing in.
Decision making, and the result of decisions you make, can be minor to the point of trivial or can have profound impacts on your finances and your life. As we saw this week in international football, the decision by a referee to overturn a decision to…
Our driving goal is to help people to achieve financial wellbeing. This can mean different things for different people and is why our philosophy is centred around objectives-based advice. This means we focus on what it is…