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.
The FTSE 250 index – a beginners guide
In this guide we explain what the FTSE 250 index is and how it works.
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.
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.
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.
How to buy shares – a beginners guide
We answer all your basic questions about how buying shares works.
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.
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.
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.
