George Sweeney

Freelance writer

George is a freelance writer who focuses on educating others in personal finance, tax, and investing. He has a Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) from The London Institute of Banking and Finance. Previously, he’s worked within the property, energy, and insurance sectors in a number of different countries. Along with writing for Freetrade, his work has been featured on The Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, MoneyMagpie, and Online Mortgage Advisor.‍

10 cheap UK value stocks

If there's something we universally love in Britain, it's a good bargain.

January 5, 2023

Are mining stocks a good investment?

We dive into whether now's a good time to jump onto the mining stock train.

November 10, 2022

Investing in gold stocks

Is it better to invest in the precious metal or in the companies digging for it?

October 24, 2022

Lithium stocks to consider in 2022

Learn how to trade lithium stocks and check out some of the 10 most popular lithium stocks to watch.

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Recession-proof stocks

Recession proof industries, recession proof businesses, and recession proof shares - oh my!

August 31, 2022

10 esports stocks for 2022

The industry, top stocks to watch, and the different ways to invest in gaming shares.

August 30, 2022

How to invest in top biotech stocks

Here’s a complete overview of the biotechnology sector along with some of the top biotech stocks from across the world.

August 10, 2022

How to start investing

Want to know how to start investing? Here’s a complete breakdown explaining what you should understand about trading and buying stocks in the UK.

How to invest in the top EV stocks

Here’s a breakdown revealing some of the most popular EV stocks in the market and everything you need to know about investing in electric cars.

Top UK shares to buy

Here’s a rundown of some top UK stocks and shares on the Freetrade platform that users have been looking to buy and invest in throughout 2021 and 2022.

Popular REITs to invest in

Find out about the most popular REITs on the Freetrade platform, the best ways to understand them, and what REIT investors should look for in 2022.

What is an ISA?

Learn about ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) and how they can help you invest tax-efficiently. - Freetrade | Learn

January 11, 2023

How to invest £1,000

Here’s everything you need to know about investing £1,000. We cover how to prepare, what to invest in, and the best ways to make your pounds go further.

The benefits of a long-term investment strategy

A long term investment strategy takes some patience, but it can be one of the best ways to invest. Here’s how you can plan for the future with stocks.

Inflation and the stock market

Here’s a complete explanation of the link between inflation and the stock market, along with strategies to hedge and tips for stock investing.

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