Editorial guidelines

MyInvestAcademy publishes independent financial education, investment research, market analysis, comparisons, reviews and news for investors. You can learn more about our background, mission and the people behind the publication on our About MyInvestAcademy page.

Our objective is simple: help readers better understand financial markets and make more informed decisions. Because investing involves real financial consequences, accuracy, transparency and editorial independence are central to how we work.

These editorial guidelines explain how we research, create, review and maintain the content published on MyInvestAcademy.

Our editorial principles

Everything we publish is guided by four core principles.

Accuracy

inancial information should be accurate, current and supported by reliable evidence.

We verify important facts, figures and financial claims using reputable sources and prioritise primary sources wherever possible. Market data, fees, forecasts and product information can change quickly, so we also regularly review existing content for information that has become outdated.

Independence

Our editorial conclusions are determined independently from our commercial relationships.

Advertisers, affiliate partners and sponsored partners cannot purchase favourable rankings, reviews, investment opinions or editorial conclusions.

Commercial relationships may influence which companies are available through advertisements or partnerships, but they do not determine our assessment of those companies.

Expertise

Financial content requires more than summarising information that is already available elsewhere.

Our editorial direction and financial analysis are shaped by experienced investors and contributors with knowledge of financial markets. We aim to combine reliable data with interpretation, comparison and context that helps investors understand what the information actually means.

Where a subject requires specialist knowledge outside our own expertise, we may consult external research, professionals or recognised authorities in that field.

Transparency

Readers should be able to understand where our information comes from and how our conclusions were reached.

We identify important sources, disclose relevant commercial relationships and clearly distinguish factual information from forecasts, estimates and editorial opinions.

How our content is created

The exact editorial process depends on the type of article, but our financial content generally follows several stages.

Research: We identify the question the article needs to answer and gather relevant financial information, primary documentation, market data and expert research

Analysis: We compare the available evidence and determine which information is most relevant to investors

Writing: The findings are turned into clear, accessible financial content with emphasis on providing context rather than simply repeating available information

Verification: Important facts, figures, fees, market data and claims are checked against reliable sources

Editorial review: Content is reviewed for accuracy, clarity, balance and usefulness before publication

Publication and monitoring: Once published, important evergreen content is monitored and periodically reviewed as markets, products and available information change

Not every article requires exactly the same process. A breaking market-news article, for example, is produced differently from an in-depth ETF comparison or long-term investment guide.

Our sources

The quality of financial content depends heavily on the quality of the underlying information.

Whenever possible, MyInvestAcademy uses primary sources including:

Company financial statements and investor-relations materials
SEC and other regulatory filings
ETF and fund providers
Central banks
Government agencies
Financial regulators
Stock exchanges and index providers
Official economic statistics
Original statements and research from financial institutions

We may also use established financial news organisations, market-data providers, academic research and respected industry publications when appropriate.

Important sources may be linked directly within an article or included in a dedicated references and data sources section.

Anonymous or unverifiable online claims are not considered reliable evidence for material financial conclusions.

Investment analysis and forecasts

Investing involves uncertainty. We therefore distinguish between factual information and forward-looking analysis.

Price targets, analyst expectations, economic forecasts and market scenarios are presented as forecasts rather than facts. Where possible, we explain the assumptions or conditions behind those forecasts and provide multiple perspectives when there is meaningful disagreement.

Our own analysis may include an interpretation of available information, but readers should never interpret a forecast as a guaranteed outcome nor personal financial advice.

Market conditions can also change rapidly. Forecast articles are reviewed and updated when new information materially changes the investment outlook.

Reviews, rankings and comparisons

Reviews and comparisons are intended to help readers understand the differences between financial products rather than simply identify the company willing to pay the highest commission.

Depending on the product, we may evaluate factors such as:

Costs and fees
Regulation
Investment selection
Product structure
Trading functionality
Liquidity
Accessibility
Platform features
Customer support
Risks
Suitability for different types of investors

The factors and weighting used depend on what is being compared. An ETF comparison requires a different methodology from a broker review or cryptocurrency exchange comparison.

Where appropriate, individual articles explain the criteria used to reach a ranking or conclusion.

Hands-on testing and our scoring system

Where possible, MyInvestAcademy tests investment platforms, brokers and other financial services directly rather than relying solely on publicly available information.

Our hands-on testing can include account registration, platform usability, available investment products, trading tools, fees, deposit and withdrawal processes, customer support, mobile functionality and other features that affect the real user experience.

We combine these observations with our own scoring framework. The exact weighting depends on the type of platform being reviewed, but may include factors such as:

Costs and fees
Regulation and investor protection
Platform usability
Investment and trading features
Product availability
Deposits and withdrawals
Customer support
Mobile experience
Research and educational tools
Overall value for different types of investors

Our scores are based on both factual product data and hands-on assessment. They are not determined by commercial relationships, affiliate commissions or advertising agreements.

Where a platform cannot be tested directly, we rely on verified product information, regulatory data and other reputable sources, and we aim to make that limitation clear where relevant.

Products can move up or down in our rankings when fees, features, market conditions or other relevant factors change.

Editorial independence and commercial relationships

MyInvestAcademy is a commercial publication and may generate revenue through advertising, affiliate partnerships, sponsorships, advertorials and other commercial arrangements.

These relationships help fund our journalism and research, but they do not give partners editorial control over our independent content.

A company cannot purchase a higher position in an editorial ranking or require us to publish a positive investment opinion.

Where compensation has a direct relationship with a piece of content, this should be clearly disclosed. Sponsored and advertorial content should also be identifiable as such.

Our commercial relationships do not mean that every financial product or provider available to investors is necessarily included on MyInvestAcademy.

Fact-checking

Material financial information should be verified before publication.

The level of fact-checking depends on the subject, but particular attention is given to information such as:

Prices and market data
Financial results
Expense ratios and fees
Assets under management
Interest rates
Regulatory status
Product specifications
Analyst forecasts
Historical performance

Whenever practical, these figures are checked against the organisation responsible for the underlying information rather than relying exclusively on a secondary source.

Keeping our content current

Financial information has a shorter shelf life than content in many other industries.

We therefore periodically review important articles and update them when new information materially improves their accuracy or usefulness.

Updates may include:

New market data
Updated fees or product characteristics
Revised analyst forecasts
Changes in regulation
New financial results
Changes to rankings or comparisons
New primary sources
Removal of information that is no longer relevant

Many articles display a published or last updated date to help readers understand how recently the information was reviewed.

Corrections

We take factual errors seriously.

If we identify a material mistake, we aim to correct it promptly and update the affected content. Significant corrections may be explained when additional transparency would help readers understand what changed.

If you believe you have identified inaccurate information, an outdated figure or another issue with our content, please contact MyInvestAcademy and include the relevant article URL and the information you believe should be reviewed.

Authors and editorial responsibility

Where appropriate, articles identify the person responsible for the content through an author byline.

Author profiles provide additional information about relevant experience, expertise and the subjects the author covers. More information about MyInvestAcademy, our background and our approach to investing education can be found on our About us page.

MyInvestAcademy remains responsible for the editorial standards of all content published on the website, including work produced by contributors.

Use of technology and AI

Technology may support parts of our editorial workflow, including research organisation, data processing, editing and other efficiency-related tasks.

Artificial intelligence does not determine our investment opinions, rankings, market views or editorial conclusions. Financial interpretation and final editorial responsibility remain with people.

AI-generated information is not treated as a primary financial source. Material facts and financial claims must be supported by reliable external evidence.

Our responsibility to readers

Our primary editorial responsibility is to our readers.

We aim to publish financial information that is useful whether or not a reader ever clicks an affiliate link, opens an account with a partner or purchases a financial product featured on MyInvestAcademy.

Our goal is not to tell readers what they must invest in. It is to provide the research, context and analysis they need to form better-informed views of their own.

Investment risk

All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Content published by MyInvestAcademy is intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Readers should conduct their own research and consider their objectives, financial situation and risk tolerance before making investment decisions.