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What is an Index Fund?

We delve into index funds, explaining what they are, how they work and the associated procs and cons.
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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.
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How to buy shares – a beginners guide

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