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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.

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 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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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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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 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.
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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.