Alpesh B Patel OBE® · Free investing education
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Free investing education, practical tools, and a portfolio review service from Alpesh Patel OBE.
Our mission: help one million people understand investing.
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Meet Alpesh
Alpesh B Patel OBE®
Hedge fund manager. Author. Financial educator.
Alpesh created these free resources to make investing knowledge and practical tools easier to access.
His experience includes writing for the Financial Times, presenting on Bloomberg TV and a former Visiting Fellowship in Business at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
He is the author of 18 books on investing and entrepreneurship, and brings that teaching experience to questions about portfolios, investing and retirement.
Professional experience provides context, not a guarantee of investment outcomes.
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Alpesh Patel OBE provides free investing education and practical tools to help people understand portfolios, investing and retirement. His goal is to help one million people become better-informed investors.
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Alpesh Patel OBE is a hedge fund manager and author of 18 books. His background includes the Financial Times, Bloomberg TV and a former Visiting Fellowship in Business at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He teaches investing concepts through free tools, writing and broadcasts.
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A few things to know before you start.
Are the tools free?
The tools linked from this site are free to explore. The Great Investments Programme is an optional, separate paid offer.
Is this personal financial advice?
No. We provide education and information. Calculations are illustrations based on your inputs and assumptions, not recommendations or guaranteed outcomes. Seek qualified advice for decisions about your circumstances.
Do I need investing experience?
No. Start with a question you understand, use the relevant tool and explore the free lessons at your own pace.
Do you take control of my money?
No. You make your own investment decisions and keep your money with your chosen provider or broker.
Can I request an educational portfolio review?
Yes. Request a free portfolio review for educational information about your existing holdings. It is not personal financial advice.
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