Intro to Investing

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Investing is a big topic.

One question people often ask us is: “should I put my money into a savings account or should I invest it?”

Investing is a great way to grow your money for the future. But because investments go up and down, it’s better to do this for long-term goals – think 5 years or longer.

Read on to learn more about investing and see if it’s right for you.

chapterWhat’s investing?Invest

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chapterWhat are the different types of ISAs?Invest

ISAs are a great way to grow your money without paying tax. Read on to learn about the different types of ISAs available to UK residents.  Cash ISA A Cash ISA...

chapterWhat’s an investment account?Invest

An investment account, also known as a brokerage account or securities account, is an account that you can use to buy and sell assets and investments like stocks, bonds,...

chapterWhat’s compound interest?Invest

In Albert Einstein’s own words, "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t…pays it." And he’s right�...

chapterWhat’s an ISA?Invest

All about ISAs Our 2-minute ISA explainer will give you all the basics you need to know about ISAs.  Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are a type of tax-effi...

chapterIs investing risky?Invest

There’s always some element of risk involved in investing. The associated risk can be higher or lower depending on the type of investment you choose, but it’s never ...

chapterWhat to look for when choosing an investmentInvest

Diversification is a key part of a good investor’s playbook. When you invest, the first thing is to understand risk and how you can manage the risk you’re exposed to...

chapterWhat are the different ways you can invest?Invest

Investing is one of the most powerful ways to grow your wealth and reach your medium to long term goals.  There are many ways to invest out there. What you choos...

chapterWhat can you invest in?Invest

There are lots of different ways that you can grow your money over time. One of the most common ways is through investing.  When you invest your money, you can u...

chapterHow much should I invest?Invest

When you’re ready to invest, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is "how much?" Is there a right amount to start with?  The good thing is that ...

chapterWhat is a fund and how does it work?Invest

A fund is just money that’s set aside for a specific purpose.  In investing, a fund lets you pool your money with other investors. Then that money is invested ...

chapterWhat is risk tolerance?Invest

As we know, investing can be a great way to grow our money in the long term.  And one of the most important elements of investing is managing your risk.  ...

chapterHow to determine your risk profile Invest

One of the first steps to take before you start investing is to determine your risk profile.  To check your risk profile, it’s helpful to complete a risk profi...

chapterWhat is a recession?Invest

Healthy economies grow over time, so in economics terms, a ‘recession’ is a decline in economic activity.  In the UK the definition of a recession is: two co...

chapterCash saving vs investingInvest

There’s a time and a place for cash savings and a time and a place for investments. One of the key distinctions between each is your timeframe. Typically, savings are ...

chapterWhen should I consider investing?Invest

‘I’m too young…’ ‘It’s too late…’ ‘I don’t have enough money…’ ‘The stock market’s going to crash and I’ll lose all my money…’  ...

chapterIs a Lifetime ISA right for me?Invest

A Lifetime ISA (Lifetime Individual Savings Account or LISA for short) is a tax-efficient savings account with the purpose of helping people buy their first property or ...

chapterShould I invest in property?Invest

Property investing has always been an attractive avenue to grow and diversify your investment portfolio. (As a recap, an investment portfolio is just a group of financia...