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.
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.
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 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.
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.
How to buy shares – a beginners guide
We answer all your basic questions about how buying shares 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.
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.
