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The UK stock market – 5 interesting facts for beginners

We round up five interesting facts that you may not know about the UK stock market if you are new to investing.
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What is the FTSE 100 and why does it go up and down?

The FTSE 100 is an index of the 100 largest companies on the UK stock market. We explain how it works.
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Investing in a fund – a beginner’s guide

In this beginners guide we explain the basic concept of an investment fund and compare the different options available.
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What is a shareholder? Definition and rights in a public company

We dive into exactly what it means to be a shareholder, what rights they have and how to become one.
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The FTSE 250 index – a beginners guide

In this guide we explain what the FTSE 250 index is and how it works.
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Two ways stock market beginners waste money

Being a stock market beginner can be tough. There are two common ways stock market beginners often waste money and both are related to fees.
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Diversifying your portfolio – stock market investors

The saying goes, "don't put all your eggs in one basket". We run through what you need to know when thinking about diversifying your portfolio.
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What is market cap? A simple beginners guide

We explain what market cap is and how to calculate it. We also tell you why it's useful and the traps to avoid.
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How to buy shares – a beginners guide

We answer all your basic questions about how buying shares works.