A modern finance publisher built for clarity, authority and timeless recognition. We give authors the majority share of their own success — because great ideas deserve great returns.
We combine editorial rigour with a founder-friendly deal — so you keep the upside of your own expertise.
Books across markets, economics and policy that stand the test of time — not just the news cycle.
Clear analysis. Independent thinking. Long-term view. Resources for those who think in decades, not quarters.
You keep 60% of royalties. We handle the publishing. Your ideas, your income — we make them brilliant.
Side-by-side: see how 6040 Publishing compares to a conventional publishing house.
A transparent, efficient process. No hidden costs. No surprises.
Send us your draft or proposal. We'll review it and tell you if it's a fit for the 6040 list.
Around £10k covers professional editing, cover design, typesetting and production. One cost, no surprises.
We handle printing, distribution and placement. Print-on-demand keeps costs lean — no warehousing, no waste.
60% royalties paid quarterly, with regular updates on sales, reach and new opportunities.
Steve spent 30 years in financial markets — 20 as a top-rated equity analyst, then as partner and head of research at two multi-billion dollar hedge funds. His bestselling book The Smart Money Method hit No. 1 on Amazon in the US, UK and Australia. He founded Behind the Balance Sheet, one of the most popular investing newsletters on Substack, and trains hundreds of professional investors through his forensic accounting courses.
He started 6040 Publishing because he believed authors in finance deserved a better deal — more royalties, more transparency, and a publisher that actually understands the space they write about.
We prefer print-on-demand because it's smarter for everyone.
No upfront inventory costs — books are printed as they sell, eliminating the risk of unsold stock.
Lower financial risk — for both you and us. The focus stays on quality, not volume.
Always in print — your book never goes "out of stock." Every order is fulfilled fresh.
Environmentally conscious — no overprinting, no pulping. Only what readers want.
The author has the final say — unlike traditional publishers, you keep the deciding vote on cover, title and positioning. It's your book.
Whether your manuscript is finished or still in progress, we'd love to hear from you.
