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…