Finance is a very broad topic. Therefore, you can write on many topics, such as a particular companys financial performance, understanding various financial statements, investment strategies, mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, bonds, the stock exchanges, recent changes in accounting laws, tax law changes that affect investing, technology in finance (i.e. electronic trading, etc.), and many other areas. You can also choose topics on international finance, international economic events (interest rates, currencies, inflation, etc.), economic policies, and other areas, because these topics are closely related and tie into finance.

Briefly, summarize the article.

Explain what you have learned.

Explain what you found to be most interesting and why.

Explain whether you agreed or disagreed with the viewpoints presented. Justify your rationale.

Relate the information to financial aspects in your personal and professional life.

Explain how the information in your article can be of use by a financial manager.