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George Sweeney, DipFA

George Sweeney, DipFA , L4 Diploma for Financial Advisers

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George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers.

He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active.

Expertise

  • Investing
  • Personal finance
  • Tax
  • Pensions
  • Mortgages
  • Cryptocurrency

Education

  • Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) | London Institute of Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts, History & American Studies | University of Manchester
  • CFA Investment Foundations Certificate

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Latest articles by George Sweeney, DipFA

249 articles written by this author

How to buy Chime shares

Fin out how and where you can buy Chime shares quickly and easily from the UK, plus learn more about the Californian banking services provider.

George Sweeney, DipFA 24 June 2025
How to buy Chime shares

How to buy Uphold shares when it goes public

Everything we know about the Uphold IPO, plus information on how to buy shares.

George Sweeney, DipFA 16 June 2025
How to buy Uphold shares when it goes public

Best stocks for beginners with little money to invest 2025: Invest with just £1

You don't have to be rich to invest; here's how to get started investing with little money, and investment options to consider.

George Sweeney, DipFA 9 June 2025
Best stocks for beginners with little money to invest 2025: Invest with just £1

Complete guide to the best global index funds and ETFs

Here's your ultimate guide to navigating the world of global investing from the comfort of your sofa or even on your phone on the go.

George Sweeney, DipFA 30 May 2025
Complete guide to the best global index funds and ETFs

What is margin investing and how does it work?

Find out how margin investing works, and where you can trade using margin in the UK, including how to do it on Robinhood. Paid content.

George Sweeney, DipFA 23 May 2025
What is margin investing and how does it work?

What are my options? Beginner’s guide to options trading

Options trading offers the right to buy at a certain price on or before a certain date. They're different from futures as there isn't an obligation to buy so you can "lock in" a price without having to worry about fulfilling a contract.

George Sweeney, DipFA 23 May 2025
What are my options? Beginner’s guide to options trading

How to buy shares in Ajax

Find out how you can buy shares and invest in Dutch football club AFC Ajax, AKA "Sons of the Gods".

George Sweeney, DipFA 22 April 2025
How to buy shares in Ajax

How to buy shares in Sporting Lisbon

Find out how you can buy shares and invest in Portuguese football club Sporting Lisbon, AKA "the Lions".

George Sweeney, DipFA 22 April 2025
How to buy shares in Sporting Lisbon

US stocks for UK investors: Cutting costs without cutting corners

Investing in US stocks can be an excellent way to gain exposure to some of the world's leading companies making waves on Wall Street, from tech giants to innovative startups.

George Sweeney, DipFA 16 April 2025
US stocks for UK investors: Cutting costs without cutting corners

Welcoming Robinhood to the UK: The story so far

After making the decision to expand into the UK retail investing space back in early 2024, Robinhood has slowly and steadily been building momentum with its UK offering. (Paid content)

George Sweeney, DipFA 16 April 2025
Welcoming Robinhood to the UK: The story so far
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