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.
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.
The FTSE 250 index – a beginners guide
In this guide we explain what the FTSE 250 index is and how it works.
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.
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.
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.
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.