Tom Sieber is AJ Bell's Content Editor. He was previously the Editor of Shares Magazine. He has been with the business since 2012.
Tom is a regular contributor to the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast and a stock market analyst for AJ Bell. He has also chaired and presented at various AJ Bell events – both online and in person.
Covering a variety of different sectors including resources and media, he has been a journalist for nearly two decades and has written about investing since 2007. Tom has a degree in History from Bristol University and a post-graduate diploma in Print Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire.
He has an interest in politics and economics that can be traced back to trip to the UN headquarters in New York as a UN Young Ambassador at 16, and is passionate about demystifying the financial markets and providing genuinely useful insights to help people with their investing.
Outside of work, Tom is a keen runner, although his days of completing half marathons and marathons may be behind him! He's also a big cinema fan.
28 August 2026
Can you build a £1 million pension?A million pounds may not afford the lavish lifestyle it used to, but amassing a seven-figure sum in your pension could still give you an attractive standard of living in retirement.
How you get to the £1 million depends on your starting point. Some of the main factors will be your age, how much you have already amassed in your pension, the amount...
27 August 2026
Vanguard’s new global ETFs: how do they stack up?The launch of three new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Vanguard has added to the list of options available to investors looking for diversified exposure to global markets.
The trio encompasses Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap UCITS ETF, Vanguard FTSE Global Small-Cap UCITS ETF and Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US UCITS ETF.
But how do these new...
27 August 2026
Bond yields are rising again – here’s why investors should careThe bond market has dominated market discourse in recent weeks as yields on government debt have surged higher.
This has put pressure on equity markets and prompted a surprise intervention from the US government, but what exactly is going on and why is it important to investors?
What is happening?As a reminder, bonds are IOUs issued by governments...
21 August 2026
£1,000 a year from ETFs: how much would you need to invest?Buying an income fund with a range of different holdings is an effective way of getting a diversified stream of income. This means if one dividend is cut or one investment goes wrong, the impact on your overall income is less.
While funds can typically offer a steadier income than a single stock, they also come with management fees that can eat...
17 August 2026
How to diversify your portfolioDiversifying your investment portfolio can help to spread risk across multiple types of investments, rather than putting all your eggs in one basket. Learn how it works.
17 August 2026
How to invest for incomeIncome investing isn't just for retired savers – younger investors could also use as part of a balanced return strategy. Learn more about investing for income.
17 August 2026
Ethical investingEthical investing is an investment approach considering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. Learn more about responsible investing here.
17 August 2026
How to invest in your 40s and 50sWhether you're looking for the best way to save for retirement or simply aiming to grow your wealth, understanding your financial goals and how to meet them is essential.
17 August 2026
What are T-bills and how do they work?This article explains all you need to know about Treasury bills, including what they are and how they work, as well as the risks, returns and tax treatment of T-bills.
14 August 2026
Nvidia needs to address margin and competition worriesAI chip maker Nvidia is heading into its quarterly results with arguably the most subdued sentiment it has seen since the AI theme got underway – bar perhaps the period around Liberation Day tariffs in April 2025.
As Bank of America (BofA) analysts observe there are four main points of concern for investors. One is the pressure it might face on...
