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  • Should you loan your shares?

    You may have noticed a few investment platforms have started offering investors the option to loan their shares and earn so-called passive income. An opportunity to make money from something you already own. You just have to click a box to agree and the platform deals with all the legwork. But is this really a…

  • The problems with index funds

    I’ve got several articles on my blog either directly or indirectly praising index funds. These days funds are the investment vehicle of choice for the discerning passive investor who wants simplicity, and they’re so much better than the investment options that were available not too long ago. We should recognise how lucky we are to…

  • How diversified is your investment portfolio?

    A lot of investors don’t seem to talk about diversification. It’s easy to feel good about your investment prowess when the markets are continually rising and you’re making money almost regardless of what you invest in. But this attitude can come unstuck when market reversals happen (see recent market events) and in this post I…

About the blog

Exploratory Finance

Welcome to the Exploratory Finance blog. Here, you’ll find a growing collection of insights on personal finance, investing, and the latest developments in the world of finance. I also share in-depth book reviews and explore intriguing research topics in insurance and finance.

As a qualified actuary with a background in general insurance and a degree in Physics, I have a passion for delving into complex subjects and making them accessible. My goal is to provide thoughtful, well-researched content that not only educates but also sparks curiosity.

While I aim to post weekly, posts may sometimes take longer to research and write. This allows me to thoroughly explore each topic, even if it means discussing events long after they’ve occurred.

I encourage you to leave a comment with any topics you’d like to learn more about – your feedback helps shape the content of this blog.