Learn before you compare
Plain-English guides to alternative investments, investor eligibility, and how to compare providers — no advice, just the facts you need to ask better questions.
How to Compare Alternative Investment Providers in the UK
Before choosing an alternative investment introducer, check their regulatory status, fees, minimums and which investor category you need to self-certify as.
FeaturedWhat Are Alternative Investments? A Beginner's Guide
A plain-English introduction to what counts as an alternative investment, why investors consider them, and the risks and rules that apply in the UK.
Are Alternative Investments Safe? Understanding the Risks
A candid look at the real risks behind alternative investments: illiquidity, capital loss, valuation uncertainty, and what FSCS and FCA status actually mean in practice.
27 August 2026 GuidesPrivate Equity vs Real Estate: Which Alternative Investment Is Right for You?
Private equity and real estate are both popular alternative investments, but they generate returns, lock up your money, and suit investors in very different ways.
18 August 2026 EligibilityWhat Is a High Net Worth Investor?
The exact income and net asset thresholds behind the UK's high net worth investor category, and how it differs from being a sophisticated investor.
12 August 2026 EligibilityWhat Is a Self-Certified Sophisticated Investor?
A plain-English look at the UK's self-certified sophisticated investor category: the four legal criteria, and why signing the statement is a real declaration, not a formality.
11 August 2026