Financial Advisor 2026

The annual newspaper supplement «Financial Year» is being transformed into the focus «Financial Advisor», which will appear for the first time on Friday, 30 January 2026, as part of the full edition of the «Neue Zürcher Zeitung». As always, readers can expect expertly written background articles on financial and economic topics – now combined with genuine service journalism designed to offer clear practical value.

The «Financial Advisor 2026» aims to inform and inspire, enabling everyone to make better decisions about what they wish to do with their money. In this context, concrete courses of action will be researched, as the emphasis of the knowledge provided lies on clarity and practical applicability. Nevertheless, investors and savers remain the architects of their own fortune.

Independent expert insights form the foundation of the editorial content. At the same time, companies and organizations are invited to position themselves thematically with guest contributions. These special features, which appear in «Neue Zürcher Zeitung» or «NZZ am Sonntag», are not produced by the editorial team but by our in-house storytelling service: NZZ Content Creation.

Possible topics:

• Exclusive: Survey of experts on their forecasts for 2026 What returns banks and renowned wealth managers expect, where they see the greatest risks, and which asset classes they recommend for the coming year.
• Money and mindset: What you always wanted to know about investing A lesson in how to avoid poor decisions, why you should set rules, how to prevent panic selling, how media consumption affects decisions, and how to stay committed to your strategy.
• Zero interest 2.0: What the new monetary policy means for savers The SNB is expected to keep the key interest rate at zero – with tangible consequences for savings accounts, bonds and long-term wealth planning. We provide practical tips.
• Compound interest: Is it still worth starting early in 2026? Even in a zero-interest world, regular saving over decades remains crucial. Why long investment horizons, low costs and discipline have a stronger impact than short-term market fluctuations.
  
• An expensive stock market – is entry still worthwhile Valuations are high, yet due to a lack of alternatives equities remain in demand. What matters in 2026 when selecting stocks and funds.
• The simple route: Building wealth systematically with ETFs Low costs and broad diversification make index funds the cornerstone of many portfolios. How to sensibly start with two or three funds and which pitfalls to avoid.
• Pensions under pressure: How do I close my retirement gap? AHV and BVG face major challenges. Which measures private households need to take themselves – from pension-fund buy-ins and individual savings plans to new opportunities in the 3a pillar.
• Property: Housing remains expensive, financing becomes cheaper Mortgage rates are falling, demand for properties and real-estate investments stays high – yet regional and demographic risks and market interventions are increasing.
• Bitcoin & Co.: Add to the portfolio or better leave it Cryptocurrencies are increasingly treated as their own asset class in 2026, but the market remains extremely volatile. Where small allocations make sense – and where caution is advisable.
• Sustainable investing – trend, obligation or sacrifice of secure returns? ESG investments are growing rapidly, yet quality varies widely. How to identify credible products, and what can truly be achieved in practice through ESG.
• Private equity, private debt & Co.: Do private investors really need them? Illiquid investments promise stable returns, but are often expensive and complex. Which products are suitable – and which are best avoided.
• What do stock-market gurus and experienced investors who manage large fortunes say? Which signals professionals observe, how they assess risks, and why even large fortunes are often invested long-term, broadly diversified and surprisingly pragmatically.

Subject to change