Why do high net worth individuals need a wealth manager?

Wealth management is a consultative process aimed to solve or enhance the financial situation of an individual by providing appropriate financial products and planning for the current or future needs of the person and/or his family. Wealth Management is a broad concept which requires a broad knowledge, including asset management, investment and portfolio management, real estate planning, tax Read More …

A little list of body language and their meanings: arms and legs positions

Everyone “talks” with their hands at least sometimes. Some people’s hand-talking or gesturing matches their message well. Other people have a tendency to make overly large gestures that can be distracting. And still, others don’t use their hands much at all. No matter which camp you fall into, it’s important to pay attention to your Read More …

Is meteorology useful to determine commodity business futures prices?

The weather has a deep impact on commodity prices: for this reason, understanding the weather is an advantage for commodity business, particularly when global stocks are low, which make a particular commodity market more vulnerable to an unanticipated disruption to supply or a sudden increase in demand, be it is caused by changes in the weather or anything Read More …

What’s the difference between a dealer, a broker and a market maker?

As the name suggests, a broker “brokers” a deal between two parties. A broker generally never buys or sells stocks himself, being instead the middleman between the investor and the market, and either sending an order to a market where it can be executed or finding the other party to the trade directly. A broker makes sure to only Read More …

Is CFA worth it? Which are the pros and the cons?

Competition is fierce across the financial industry. Institutional investment firms, such as investment banks, hedge funds, and advisory firms, all aim to ever-growing market share and profits. Likewise, job candidates compete for the most desirable jobs in the industry. This makes it incredibly difficult for one to stand out; however, it is not impossible. One of Read More …