Trade Works: The Smart Investor's Path to Uncorrelated Returns (Paperback or Softback)

Trade finance – the engine of global commerce – remains one of our time's most overlooked yet lucrative investment opportunities. In Trade Works, veteran trade finance expert Andreas Schweitzer demystifies this powerful asset class, revealing how investors can generate stable, attractive returns while contributing to real economic growth.

Drawing on decades of experience and success in international trade, Schweitzer guides readers through trade finance's evolution, mechanics and future. From the historic British merchant banks to today's innovative DeFi platforms, he illustrates why trade finance has consistently delivered returns even during market turmoil. Through vivid case studies and practical examples, readers learn how to evaluate opportunities, assess risks and navigate the complexities of global trade.

The book arrives at a critical moment. With traditional banks retreating from trade finance due to regulatory pressures, a funding gap in the trillions creates unprecedented opportunities for private investors. Schweitzer explains how this gap can be bridged profitably and responsibly while supporting sustainable development and economic inclusion.

Whether you're an individual investor seeking portfolio diversification, a financial professional exploring new asset classes, or an entrepreneur looking to understand trade finance's potential, Trade Works provides the insights and frameworks needed to succeed in this growing sector.

Andreas Schweitzer is the Managing Director of London-based Arjan Capital Ltd. This trade advisory company focuses on receivable financing and arranging financing for traders in sectors where traditional funding is ineffective. In 2020, Schweitzer created Artis Trade Invest, a European Trade Finance program for trade and supply chain financing in niche markets. Earlier in his career, Schweitzer created and managed a $200m market-timing fund. He also held management positions at Jacobs Suchard (now Kraft Foods Schweiz AG), working in Switzerland, the UK, Panama, and France. He started his business career in banking in Switzerland and London with Bank A. Sarasin Cie, today J. Safra Sarasin. In 2015, Schweitzer was named Honorary Senator of the Bundessenat für Wirtschaft und Technologie, WBA (German Federal Senate for Economy and Technology). Schweitzer is a long-standing member of YPO, the Young Presidents' Organisation www.ypo.org the world leading business organisation.