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.
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.
The FTSE 250 index – a beginners guide
In this guide we explain what the FTSE 250 index is and how it works.
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.
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.
What is a share? A simple guide for stock market beginners
Put simply a share is a slice of ownership of a company, articulated as a financial value. Get to grips with this fundamental concept with our simple explanation.
The stock market explained for beginners
The stock market is the virtual world where people buy and sell shares in public limited companies. Find out more.
What is an Index Fund?
We delve into index funds, explaining what they are, how they work and the associated procs and cons.
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.
