Today, we tackle one of the greatest debates in the world of investment- Active Vs Passive Investment. 

Essentially, this debate is about two different types of investment strategies however investors have argued over this topic the same way Arsenal fans and Tottenham fans argue over football! 

My goal for today’s episode is:

-To help you understand what each type of strategy is and how they differ
-To explain how each strategy is used differently by investors in wealth building 
-To give my opinion and thoughts as to which strategy is the best for Expats on their journey to Financial Independence

This episode is a real cornerstone for all the episodes to come as it essentially outlines the whole ethos of our investment decision making process going forward. Make sure you don’t miss it!! 

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The popularity of investment platforms in recent years has grown astronomically. Investors are now able to buy and sell the investments freely through their mobile phones, computers and other smart devices. 

There are so many different types of investment platforms all competing for your business and therefore to anyone starting out on their investment journey this could seem hugely overwhelming. 

To make things easier for you, this week we discuss:
-What an investment platform is and what do you need it for?
-What you need to do to set one up?
-What are the key features that make a good platform?
-Which platforms are best for Expats.

If you are keen to find out more or have a question on any of our content email ben@theexpatblueprint.com or DM any of our social media channels.

One of the hardest things about investing is not getting distracted by the latest flashy investment which is popular at the time. Remember there will always be something new!

In this week’s podcast we delve into what I would call the ‘traditional asset classes’. These are the types of investments that have been around for multiple decades and have a proven track record of building wealth for investors.

In this episode we:

-Identify these 6 major asset classes

-Explain how these asset classes work and how they typically behave in different market conditions

-Highlight which asset classes we really need to focus on to build wealth. *Remember our goal is to keep things simple

This episode will ensure you have a good understanding on the different types of investments available to investors before we focus on the few asset classes that we will use to build our portfolios.  

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Investing without goals is like getting in your car, turning on the engine and just driving aimlessly into the distance. Eventually you are going to get bored, distracted and just give up.

Hopefully you have a number of things you want to achieve in your life. Some of these things are going to need a financial commitment- you're going to need to plan, save and invest to make them happen.

However, should we treat all your goals the same and just bundle them all together? 
In this episode we go through why we shouldn't do that and we also discuss:

-Why you need to have clarity on what you want to achieve, when you want to achieve it by and how much it is roughly going to cost.
-Why your investment horizon determines your investment strategy
-Which types of saving environments are most suitable for shorter term goals VS longer term goals

Letting your goals drive your investment choices will not only keep you motivated but it will also keep you consistent through the highs and the lows of investing!

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The word 'Risk' is often misinterpreted and can frighten someone new to investing. Understanding how risk and expected returns are correlated, is vital if you want to achieve an investment experience you are comfortable with.

In this video we discuss:
-How sensible investment is not about avoiding risk, but managing it
-How to find out your own risk tolerance score
-3 ways you benefit from understanding your risk profile fully

To take the risk profile questionnaire discussed in the episode, visit the link below:
https://www.standardlife.ie/your-options/risk-questionnaire

Introducing The Expat Blueprint 'How to Invest Series'

We have come up with this series to help you get started on your investment journey. 

Investing shouldn't be intimidating or daunting and therefore our aim in these bitesized podcasts will be to leave you feeling confident to take action. 

In this video, we will be going through: why investing your money is so powerful, why it is something EVERYONE should be doing (and is capable of), and finally how you could potentially be going backwards or further away from your goals if you don't decide to just ignore investing your money.

Disclaimer: This course will not be covering the latest cryptocurrency or helping you find the next Tesla. Simple, proven, tested and time friendly investing only!

EXPAT CHATS- The stories of Expats just like you and I!

Our first expat guest is none another than Mike Ballard. For those of you who might not know Mike, he is a teacher originally from Michigan and is now a ParaOlympic contender in Paracanoe. 

In this episode we chat to Mike about:
-What bought him to Abu Dhabi
-What's Expat life been like
-How he has had to deal with adversity
-How his parent's influenced his relationship with money
-His simple approach to managing his finances
-His goals and aspirations for the future!

Mike is one of the most motivated but charismatic people I know. His story is a special one and I know you are going to love it!

For more information on all things EXPAT personal finance follow us on social media and head over to www.theexpatblueprint.con

I am delighted to welcome Pete Matthew on the channel as our first guest. 

Pete is an absolute legend in the UK financial planning industry and has acted as an amazing mentor for me.  A Chartered Financial Planner and the founder of Meaningful Money, a platform where he has spent the last 10 years educating the UK population on all things personal finance.

Pete spends the whole episode dropping knowledge bombs but in particular we discuss:

• Why there is such a disconnect between people and their money? 
• What are the biggest barriers people face when striving to achieve financial success?
• Why people actually do need to dial into their personal finance and get started today!
• How investing isn't as difficult or as time consuming as people think
• How different financial planning is for expats compared to people living in their own country
• Finally Pete leaves us with his choice of best resources and his most important piece of wisdom for anyone getting started.

I hope you enjoy this episode with Pete. Make sure to share, subscribe and leave us a review, so we can reach as many expats as possible.

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