For Australians living in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic we know that for many this can be an even more difficult time, especially if you are feeling alone, and a long way from extended family. There are also the issues of work…

When it comes to investing, we always advocate starting with the end goal firmly in mind. Sticking with this position, it’s often best to create a tailored financial plan and position the investments for the long term without tinkering. However, it can be tempting…

As we move into the next phase of living within a COVID-19 environment we at Black Swan Capital Europe discuss the main impacts for internationals in Europe: how markets and government actions can impact your investments…

With governments across Europe gradually easing lockdown restrictions, the critical question many are asking now is, what’s next? The decisions and actions that national and regional govts are taking in relation to Covid-19 are having impacts…

Imagine you have just won €50,000. But… you have the option of receiving your €50,000 windfall in 12 months’ time, or receiving a lesser amount today. Would you accept the lower amount today, or would you wait a full year to be able to receive the full amount?

We recently wrote about three ways to protect yourself during this Covid-19 pandemic in Europe in this article here. The point that raised the most discussion was the emergence of scams during this time.

Black Swan Capital Europe disucsses the pitfalls of the investor bias that chases momentum. The investor bias of momentum is when an investor waits until performance is proven before buying and/or sells when an investment is falling.

At times of increased market volatility, whether markets are going up or, like this year, going down, there is a greater risk falling into investor biases. In this article, we will address two of the main biases and how to avoid them.

In recent weeks we have all spent much more time at home than usual, and indeed than we would like to. The confinements of working, living and studying at home mean we all need some downtime and a chance to escape…

We are all getting used to social isolation and where possible and fortunate enough, working remotely, however we know there is a lot of concern among the international community in Europe. Expats are worried about job security…

Black Swan Capital Europe discuss the impact of time on your investment plans and results. Time is incredibly important to every investment. It can either be your biggest threat and a huge source of pressure, or your most valuable asset and a powerful tool.

Time is precious. Time and tide wait for no person. There’s no time like the present. I don’t have time for this. Our lives are built around time. We have clocks everywhere to remind us if we’re on time or if it’s time for lunch.

Diversification is the process of spreading risk across different types of investments. It is how to build a portfolio that is right for you and that reduces risk. When markets crash your portfolio can get out of balance and if you don't reassess it…

In the many video call discussions, webinars and in the articles we have written recently we have discussed investment diversification. In this article we explain what it is, why it is important and how to manage it in these volatile markets.

Black Swan Capital Europe discusses what investment risk is and how we respond from a position of opportunity- is this a good chance to invest, or fear- will I lose my money. Both are valid responses and to know what to do…

In these times of uncertainty and financial market volatility access to good information and communication are both so important. Like much of Europe we moved to remote working and social distancing last week and we are working remotely.

We host a series of regular webinars with the latest up to date information to make sure you stay informed about how financial markets, the economy and the decisions you make can impact your financial life, and what you can do to protect…

This week we are addressing the topic of Panic. We spoke about this topic in our latest video that you can find on our website here. There has been a lot of focus about the coronavirus and the impact it, and other factors such as the oil trade…

In this video on a windy day in Amsterdam we discuss the Black Swan Capital Europe position in relation to market volatility, the current market downturns, our natural and normal panic responses, and how to take informed smart steps to manage…

In the late 1950s, a now-infamous spat erupted between Enzo Ferrari, the eponymous sports car manufacturer, and Ferrucio Lamborghini, then a Ferrari client and head of an agricultural machinery firm. To cut a long story short, Ferrari…