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George Sweeney, DipFA

George Sweeney, DipFA , Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), L4

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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

Education

  • Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers | London Institute of Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts, History & American Studies | University of Manchester

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Latest articles by George Sweeney, DipFA

240 articles written by this author

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.

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

S&P 500 Vs. Nasdaq Vs. Dow Jones

The three best-known US indices go head to head. Search by company, review performance over time and understand key differences.

George Sweeney, DipFA 7 April 2025
S&P 500 Vs. Nasdaq Vs. Dow Jones

Best hydrogen stocks (2025)

Learn how to invest in hydrogen fuel cell and infrastructure stocks in just a few steps.

George Sweeney, DipFA 25 March 2025
Best hydrogen stocks (2025)

Best crypto stocks to buy in 2025

What if there was a way to invest in the crypto industry through legitimate crypto stocks instead of unregulated, risky digital assets?

George Sweeney, DipFA 20 March 2025
Best crypto stocks to buy in 2025

How to invest in the EURO STOXX 50

Learn how to invest in the Euro Stoxx 50 from the UK and discover some of the best Euro Stoxx 50 index funds and where you can invest in them.

George Sweeney, DipFA 19 March 2025
How to invest in the EURO STOXX 50

Best defence stocks 2025

Looking for the best defence companies to invest in? Discover key players plus risks and rewards of this sector.

George Sweeney, DipFA 6 March 2025
Best defence stocks 2025

Best stock brokers in the UK

Search our directory of UK stock brokers partnered with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and learn about how each of them operates.

George Sweeney, DipFA 4 March 2025
Best stock brokers in the UK
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