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About me
I am Gustav Christopher, a writer specialising in finance, tech, and sustainability. For more than 15 years, I worked in banking, trading and as a FinTech entrepreneur.

Academic background and rates
I hold a master's degree in finance. I also hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and additional course certificates from Oxford (FinTech) and Cambridge (Sustainability).
I work on a per-word rate for smaller projects ranging from 20 - 30 cents/word or on a daily/hourly rate (minimum 10hrs/week at $450 per 8hr day);
Interests
I am an advocate for animal rights and veganism. In addition, I enjoy philosophy, chess, running, and tennis.

Client Work

A selection of my work for clients, both ongoing and previous work (includes ghostwriting). Filter by Topic.

Topic — Investing • 25th January 2023

Understanding the CAPM and Return Expectations with Investments

Understanding market expected return and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) for estimating returns is important for any investor. This article provides an overview of how the CAPM helps determine expected stock market returns and how much the stock market has returned throughout its history per annum.

Topic — Tech • 16th January 2023

Why Israel is known as the start-up capital of the world

Israel has established itself as a premier world-known tech hub over the last decade. Many top-notch start-ups, in particular in technology, cybersecurity, FinTech and the alternative meat industry, have been successfully established and grown in the middle-eastern country.

Topic — Real Estate • 28th December 2022

Pros and Cons of Private Real Estate Investing

Real estate investing has long been viewed as one of the most attractive investment forms. While many people are familiar with the public market, such as investment funds investing in real estate, there are also opportunities to make private real estate investments, either yourself or using private investment vehicles.

Topic — Tech • 21st December 2022

What is the Kanban Methodology in Project Management?

Topic — Investing • 20th December 2022

What Is Alternative Data in Finance?

Alternative data is data generated that provides insights into the real-time behaviour of consumers, businesses, and economies but is not typically found in conventional data sources such as government statistics or financial reports.

Topic — Real Estate • 20th December 2022

How to Streamline the Real Estate Closing Process for Your Buyers

In an ideal world, a home’s real estate closing process is a smooth proceeding between the buyer, seller, realtor, and escrow company. However, in most cases, homebuying is long and complicated, with many moving parts. Find out how you can help set your client’s minds at ease as the date for the real estate closing process approaches with these pro tips.

Topic — Investing • 16th December 2022

What is the Put Call Ratio and how does it reveal market sentiment?

This ratio is calculated by using only Index Options, such as Options on the S&P 500 Index. It is less of a market gauge for retail activity because Index Options are primarily traded by institutions. Thus, the Index Put to Call Ratio tends to be less fluctuating and extreme than the Equity Put to Call Ratio.

Topic — Real Estate • 12th December 2022

The Equity Multiple - All You Need To Know To Value Real Estate Investments

The equity multiple is a helpful metric for commercial real estate investors because it provides a clear comparison between different investment opportunities. It is also a useful tool for assessing risk.

Topic — Accounting • 12th December 2022

Client Accounting Services: The Complete Guide

When business owners are first starting out, they usually do not have the time or resources to keep track of their finances. This is where client accounting services come in. Client accounting services can help companies manage their finances, keep track of their spending, and plan for the future.

Topic — Payments • 9th December 2022

What does high UK inflation mean for your international payments?

In 2022, we have seen an unprecedentedly fast rise in inflation to levels last seen in the 1970s. The persistently high inflation is a concern for both individuals and businesses because it reduces purchasing power, which can lead to lower profits, increased expenses, and in some cases, severe economic hardship.

Topic — Real Estate • 2nd December 2022

What to Look For in an Earnest Money Deposit Platform

What to Look For in an Earnest Money Deposit Platform An earnest money deposit platform is a safe, secure, and convenient way for buyers to send earnest money during a real estate transaction. Many real estate brokers already prefer using these platforms with their clients instead of banks.

Topic — Payments • 30th November 2022

2023 - Trends in international currency transfers

The world of international payments is changing rapidly. In recent years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in the ways that money can be transferred between countries, with new technologies and alternative payment methods making it easier and faster than ever before.

Topic — Investing • 23rd November 2022

What Is Short Interest and What Does it Tell You?

Short sellers believe that the price of the security will fall, and they aim to profit by selling the security now and buying it back at a lower price in the future. In order to benefit from their conviction, they borrow the security from somebody else, sell the borrowed stock 'short' in the hope of buying it back at a lower price so that they can return it to the person they borrowed it from, and pocket the difference.

Topic — Investing • 18th November 2022

How to read the CoT report and gauge investor sentiment

The CoT report is a weekly report released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that breaks down the open interest for each major futures market. When trying to analyse bullish vs bearish sentiment in commodity markets, traders like to look at the CoT (commitments of traders) to get a feel for overall investor sentiment We are looking at the history of this indicator and how it can help investors gauge market sentiment.

Topic — Investing • 14th November 2022

The Fear and Greed Index and trader sentiment

Many different market sentiment indicators have been developed over time to gauge bullish and bearish sentiment accurately. However, one indicator, the so-called 'Fear & Greed' indicator, is consistently quoted by social media influencers and investment media when market sentiment is questioned. We will shed some light on this indicator and conclude whether it is an accurate tool for measuring bullish and bearish market sentiment.

Topic — Tech • 10th November 2022

How to Avoid Counterfeit Checks in Real Estate Transactions

Unfortunately, counterfeit check scams are a type of fraud prevalent in many industries, especially when high transaction values are involved. In recent years, counterfeit check scams have become more commonplace in real estate transactions. In fact, the FBI has noted that real estate scams have risen exponentially.

Topic — Energy • 22nd September 2022

European Energy Monitor - EU Electricity Production

The motivation for creating an EU Electricity monitor page is a curiosity to understand better the dynamics in European Energy markets which unfolded in 2022. What story does the data tell for the reasons behind high electricity prices and low power generation? What is broadly known is that Russia’s war in Ukraine and the cut-off of gas supplies to Europe have dramatically impacted gas prices and electricity prices. The reason for this is that gas is used for the supply of marginal baseload ele

Topic — Net Zero • 5th September 2022

What Are Carbon Credits And How To Trade Them

A carbon credit, in a broad sense, is a permit allowing a business holding the credit to emit (and offset) greenhouse gases or carbon dioxide. Whether this is a legal obligation for the relevant business or voluntary depends on the jurisdiction and legal carbon emission caps defined for businesses. One credit is equivalent to one ton of carbon dioxide generated or a mass equivalent to the greenhouse effect of other greenhouse gases. Companies can typically access as many credits as they need in

Topic — Net Zero • 1st September 2022

What is Your Carbon Footprint and How to Reduce It

Over the past few decades, the rapid acceleration of climate change has endangered people’s livelihoods. In addition, from a business perspective, it emerged as a critical challenge for many industries. Businesses might not be able to survive unless they understand their carbon footprint and how to reduce it. This intensification of climate change is caused by people’s carbon footprint and the unchecked release of other greenhouse gases such as methane into the atmosphere. Apart from Carbon di

Topic — Investing • 30th June 2022

What Is A Social Trading Network?

A social trading network is an online trading platform where traders can buy or trade shares of companies, commodities, or exchange-traded funds and interact with each other. The idea behind the social trading platform is that it allows traders to connect with other investors and exchange their views. Once they enter the trading community, they can discuss their investment strategy, trading experience, and the latest trends in the financial markets. Most of these social networks offer auto-tradi

Blog and Personal Writing

About Me

My writing is clear, concise, thoroughly researched, and based on sound principles. I have a deep understanding of finance and markets and know how to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.

I am a reliable professional with a good work ethic, delivering on time and requiring minimal supervision.

My Services

I work on a per-word rate for smaller projects and in packages including Content Strategy for larger projects. My rates depend on the complexity of the content, SEO writing at the lower end, thought leadership and research work at the upper end.

My writing process is managed very efficiently via Google suite, including automated approval emails when the content is ready for publication.

If you’re looking for an experienced, trustworthy person to take care of your content, I’d love to hear a little bit more about what you’re looking for and look forward to chatting further.

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