Experience you can trust
Learn a structured approach to investing from the author of 18 books, a former Financial Times columnist and former Bloomberg Television presenter.
Alpesh B Patel OBE® · Investing Champions
A structured, step-by-step approach to investing from a former Financial Times columnist and author of 18 books. Learn how to research companies, compare valuations and understand risk, so you can make your own decisions with confidence.
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Free investing education
Learn a structured approach to investing from the author of 18 books, a former Financial Times columnist and former Bloomberg Television presenter.
Learn how to assess companies, compare valuations and understand investment risk, using a structured research process to support your own decisions.
Get a copy of Investing Unplugged and ongoing educational market updates from Alpesh, to help you build your understanding and research skills.
Start with the basics, then go as deep as you like.
General investment education only. No personalised investment advice. Investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
A global classroom
Investing Champions is online and self-paced, so you can join from anywhere. Alpesh has taught, spoken and broadcast to audiences across the UK, Europe, the US, the Middle East, India and Asia, and learners join from wherever they are, studying at their own pace and in their own time zone.
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“His presentation on the outlook for global markets was witty, informative and extremely well received by the over 300 professionals present.”
Course outline
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LLB · MA (Oxon) · Investor · Author · Educator












Books
Including Investing Unplugged, The Mind of a Trader and The Internet Trading Course. Join Investing Champions and you get a copy of Investing Unplugged free.

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Testimonials
“…one of the savviest traders around.”
“Seasoned traders and new investors alike will learn much from Alpesh Patel's "no nonsense" guide to the industry.”
“Alpesh is a born authoritative commentator and always insightful news editorial contributor. I miss the time when his FT column on online investing was my incentive to buy the weekend edition.”
“Alpesh's insight to the markets and trading are a must read for traders of all levels including beginners, there is something for everyone.”
“The Internet Trading Course is the best guide of its kind to personal investing and will satisfy the beginner and the professional.”
“He is by far one of the most talented speakers that I have come across to date. He has the gravitas and natural ability to captivate an audience and keep them engaged throughout.”
“His tailor made presentation on the outlook for global markets was witty, informative and extremely well received by the over 300 professionals present.”
“Alpesh clearly brings to life the difference between what analysts and the media 'spin' and what you should trust.”
“Find out how one of the UK's best known traders and broadcasters uses the wealth of information out there.”
“At last someone brave enough to explain trading clearly.”
“Genuinely attempts and succeeds in giving the tools to convert a private investor to a professional investor for today's 'Holy Grail' obsessed market.”
“The Mind of a Trader successfully captures the character of its subject, with Alpesh's insightful commentary.”
“An essential companion for the online trader.”
“The lid of the traders' black box has finally been well and truly removed.”
“Long overdue and very, very welcome.”
“@alpeshbp, Dealmaker at @tradegovuk talks to @LSEplc about artificial intelligence in trading and how new technologies are making it easier for individuals to invest in capital markets.”
“Nice to hear from you. I am very proud of what you have achieved.”
“Great to see you on BBC business again this morning. Alpesh you need your own show, 10 mins reviewing the papers isn't enough.”
“Brilliant on #BBCBreakfast again. A guest who doesn't sit on the fence.”
“Educational, thought provoking and inspiring.”
“Your views on the institutional investment space were enlightening.”
“I found you on TikTok a while ago and just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the resources you provide, they've been invaluable to me so far.”
“The content you provide is very valuable and insightful.”
“I've learned lots from you and I'm very thankful.”
Testimonials describe individual experiences and views. They are not a guarantee of future results or outcomes.
Free, self-paced, lifetime access.
Yes. Investing Champions is free to join. You create a free account on our course platform and get immediate access to the lessons and a copy of Investing Unplugged.
It starts as soon as you sign up and never ends. It is self-paced and updated regularly, so you decide when you start and when you finish.
For life. After you join you have unlimited access across all of your devices.
Yes. 11 lessons are marked "Free preview" in the course outline above and open without an account. The rest open as soon as you have joined.
No. Investing Champions is general investment education. It does not give personalised advice or recommendations to buy or sell any investment. If you need advice for your own circumstances, speak to an independent, FCA-authorised financial adviser.
Yes. Book a call with the team, or request a free portfolio review.
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Investing Champions
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