G.C. Wagner, CFA - Financial Writer

I am Gustav Christopher...

a former FinTech founder, banker, and equities trader with 15 years' experience in finance. I now work full-time as a freelance financial writer with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

On this site I write educational articles about financial content writing and my portfolio. If you are interested in my services, please:

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Selected client work (portfolio)

Topic — Economics • 31st July 2023

Central Bank Currency Reserves: Understanding Who Holds What and Why

In our previous article, we explored what currency reserves are and how they help promote global trade and economic stability. In this piece, we will be looking at which currencies and assets are the most widely used ones for reserves and which central banks choose to hold what kind of reserves.

Globally, currency reserves are dominated by a large allocation to US dollars and also precious metals, especially gold. As gold is traded primarily in US dollars, this underlines the de-facto standard

Topic — Investing • 6th July 2023

How to build a core-satellite portfolio with ETFs

A core-satellite portfolio is an investment strategy that combines passive and active investments to achieve diversification, cost efficiency and the potential for higher returns.

Unlike traditional passive investment approaches, it gives you a bit more discretion to include riskier investments with high idiosyncratic risk factors, such as individual small-cap stocks, in your portfolio without compromising on excessive risk.

It works in the following way:

The core of the portfolio consists of

Topic — Economics • 3rd July 2023

Why the City of London is the Biggest Hub for Currency Trading

The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is still one of the leading financial capitals of the world today. While Wall Street is much bigger in terms of stock trading, few people know that the City is still the biggest hub for currency trading on the globe.

In fact, London accounts for 38% of volume in global foreign exchange, much ahead of Wall Street, which is responsible for 19% of global trading.

We look in detail at why the Square Mile has held this leading position throughout h

Topic — Investing • 19th June 2023

The 60-40 portfolio with ETFs - Explained

How to construct a 60-40 portfolio using ETFs

Building a 60-40 portfolio is something that anyone can easily do themselves with an online brokerage account or with the help of a robo-advisory platform. Here's what you need to do to build a 60-40 portfolio using ETFs:

As you probably know, you should speak to a financial adviser or use an online advice service to properly identify your risk tolerance and goals. However, the 60-40 portfolio is the universal answer for those who don't want to go

Topic — Economics • 6th June 2023

How Does a Currency Board Work? Understanding the Mechanics of Currency Pegs

With Bulgaria likely joining the Euro in 2025 despite political difficulties delaying the adoption, one of the most successful currency boards in history will lead to the full adoption of the Euro.

Bulgaria’s currency board with the Deutsche Mark, and now the Euro, successfully stopped hyperinflation in 1998 and has remained stable since, even during the financial crisis.

In our article, we explore how currency boards work, how a currency peg is maintained and what distinguishes successful fro

Topic — Economics • 15th May 2023

The importance of a 2% inflation target for economic stability

Do you know why inflation targets are so important for the health of our economy? In this article, we’ll explore why inflation targets are important, how they are set and why the current target of 2% makes the most sense for our current economic situation.

What is an inflation target?

An inflation target is a specific annual rate of inflation that a central bank aims to achieve for a country’s economy through its monetary policy. This target-based approach focuses on maintaining price stabilit

Topics — Economy • 17th April 2023

How to hedge against inflation — best hedging strategies

Although the latest inflation reading in the United States shows that inflation has cooled to 5%, it is still running at double-digit levels in most of Europe and the UK. To help combat inflation, in this article we look at different ways you can protect yourself against it.

Topic — Real Estate • 4th April 2023

UK property market — what to expect with rising interest rates

The property market has been the bedrock of the UK economy for decades. However, as interest rates have risen, the market has slowed significantly and house price growth has stalled.

In this article, we look at what is likely to happen to the property market if interest rates remain high for longer.

Stockgeist • 9th February 2023

8 Best Stock Analysis APIs

Are you a trader looking for the best APIs to help you analyse the stock market?

In this article, we will discuss the best stock market APIs used for crucial analysis, what they can do, where you can find them, how to use them and how they can help you better navigate the markets systematically.

We will also discuss the types of APIs available and show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up and use the APIs for stock analysis.

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 — 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 — 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

Brands I worked with

Services

Content I create
Blog posts and articles (SEO writing)
Thought-leadership articles (LinkedIn, company websites)
Market commentary and recap (macro, equities, bonds, FX)
Ghost-writing and upon agreement, by-lined content

Industries and sectors I work with
Finance: investment management, banking, FinTech, start-ups, real-estate
Sustainability: renewable energy, industry, alternative proteins

Rates:
Per-word-rates: depending on content, research-effort and brief
Larger projects: retainer, hourly rates

Testimonials

"Gustav is very easy to work with, he's very organised and takes feedback into account when submitting drafts. The quality of the writing is very good and not many edits are needed, if at all. He also adheres to the agreed schedule so you can rely on him when planning your content calendar."
Florence Couëdel, Marketing Director, Leading FX Platform

"Gustav is a great writer, he is very responsible, adheres to deadlines, offers ideas and feedback and writes valuable content that readers like. Highly recommend!"
Alexandra Kazakova, Marketing Director, venture-backed PropTech

Educational articles about financial content writing

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22nd May 2023

What does a financial writer do? 10 different types of finance writers

Are you looking to hire a financial writer for your project? Check out our latest article to discover the 10 different types of finance writers and find the perfect fit. Learn what a financial writer does and how to hire the best.

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20th May 2023

How to hire a financial writer in the UK

Are you looking for a financial writer in the UK? Check out my article for a detailed guide on how to assess skills and expertise and find the perfect fit for your needs.

My style

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.

Organisation

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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