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3 things Americans in Europe should be doing right now
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- you will know how difficult it can be to manage your finances and assets.
What Australian investors living in Europe need to know right now
This video is especially for Austrialians living in Europe. If you have superannuation or own a house in Australia you need to watch this. For more information go to www.blackswancapital.eu. In this video we cover three important areas:…
How much cash should I hold and the dangers of holding too much
How much of your wealth do you hold in cash? And how much of your wealth shouldyou hold in cash? Two very important questions often with rather different answers. We will discuss the pros and cons of holding cash and what we consider…
The benefits of doing nothing
Who would like more time? If you ask a group of international professionals in Europe this question, most will say they would like to have an extra couple of hours a day. But ask them what they would do with this time, it is usually to do more…
Too Much Information: 5 tests to filter the good, the bad and the outright dangerous to make the right investment decisions
Now more than ever it is important to filter the vast flow of information we have all around us to be able to make good decisions regarding our investments. Traditional news channels like newspapers, television and radio…
Understanding ESG Investing
In the world of investment, acronyms are everywhere. More frustratingly, they seem to change with the tides. The abbreviation of the moment is definitely ESG, but what does it represent and why could it be relevant to your portfolio?
June 2020 Black Swan Capital Market Commentary
At Black Swan Capital Europe, we see an important part of our job in supporting our clients to be the rational and objective consideration of market conditions. Though our focus will always be on target-based investment…
Why you should care about ESG investing
Edward Mainwaring-Burton, Director at Black Swan Capital Europe discusses what ESG investing is, why you should care about it and how you can incorporate it in your financial plan and investment portfolio. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, Governance.
5 ways expats can manage their money after lockdown
The coronavirus crisis has had a huge impact on all of us. As we emerge from lockdown with restrictions easing across Europe, many internationals in are seeing the way they live and work has changed quite dramatically…
Top 3 issues for Australians living in Europe
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…
5 questions expats need to ask before making investment changes
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…
Black Swan Capital Economic Update
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…
What’s next for international investors in Europe
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…
7 ways your behaviours effect how you manage your money and how to take advantage of your biases
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?
How to protect yourself and your money from scams during the coronavirus pandemic
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.
Avoiding Investor Bias in Volatile Markets
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.
Avoiding 2 big investor biases
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.
Great lockdown recommendations from the Black Swan Capital Europe team
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…
3 practical pieces of advice for internationals right now
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…
Why Time is so important to every investment
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.