On “Liberation Day” (2 April 2025), US President Donald Trump unveiled a set of global tariffs on around 90 countries and regional blocs, including China and the EU. The news has sent shockwaves across the media landscape, with many commentators now predicting a high chance of worldwide economic contraction – and possibly a recession.
Category: Investments
Investing in European markets as a UK citizen: What to know
How do you invest in Europe? For British expats living in the EU, this may be particularly interesting. There may be companies or indices in Germany, Spain and other countries that you want to invest in, but you are unsure how. What are your options for investing in Europe as a British national, and what issues should you consider beforehand? In this guide, our financial advisers offer some insights.
Offshore investing: a short guide
Are you missing investment opportunities? The world is a big place, yet many investors concentrate their portfolios on their home markets. By broadening your view of the landscape, what else could you achieve with your investment goals? In this guide, we will explain the nature of offshore investing, how it works, and how it could Read the full article…
Wealth management: a short guide for expats
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How dividends can work in an investment strategy
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4 ways to build an ethical set of investments
Today, expats not only want to build a strong portfolio, many also want their investments to make a positive difference to the world. Ethical investing is an investment style that tries to capture this dynamic by aligning an investor’s values (religious, moral or social) with the desire to generate strong returns.
In this guide, we explain how British expats in Spain and other locations can begin exploring an ethical portfolio. Four broad strategies will be described for building an ethical portfolio, together with their respective pros and cons.
A short guide to expat investing
Are you looking to build financial security and momentum towards your long-term financial goals?
Living outside the UK can present unique opportunities and constraints when it comes to investing. Fortunately, with the help of a financial adviser, you can maximise more of the former whilst confidently navigating the obstacles posed to expats.
Spanish Compliant Bonds & UK expats
As a British expat, how should you invest your money? After all, many of the investment “vehicles” available to UK residents (e.g. ISAs) are not available to non-residents in Spain. One option to consider is Spanish Compliant Investment Bonds. Below, our financial advisers explain how Spanish Compliant Investment Bonds work and how they could feature in an expat’s portfolio.
Loss aversion – how to manage fear as an investor
Humans feel the pain of loss over twice as intensely as the pleasure of reward. Although a useful psychological trait for humans in the wild, it can cause problems in the modern world of investing. In particular, fear of loss can cause investors to miss opportunities that might otherwise have grown their wealth.
How should you react to a fall in the stock market?
Many people are interested in investing. Yet, a common fear is losing your money in a market “crash”. What is the best way to prepare for a potential bear market? How should you react if one occurs? Below, our financial advisers at Scottsdale offer some reflections. We hope these insights are useful. If you want to discuss your financial plan with a member of our team, please get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation financial consultation.