Duncan Ferris

Investment writer

Duncan Ferris is an Investment Writer in Freetrade’s External Affairs team, penning news, guides and commentary. Having worked across print, digital, and radio, he specialises in making complex personal finance and investing topics easy to digest. Duncan trained with the NCTJ and holds an MA from the University of Sussex.

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June 30, 2026

How to invest £100 a month, for beginners

A simple beginner’s guide to investing £100 a month in the UK, including how to choose an account, what to invest in, and why consistency matters.

How to invest £100 a month, for beginners

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June 23, 2026

Child Trust Fund vs Junior ISA: What is the difference?

How do Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs compare, and which account might be better for your child. Find out in this comprehensive guide.

Child Trust Fund vs Junior ISA: What is the difference?

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May 22, 2026

Investing in an IPO: risks, opportunities, and what to check

Investing in an IPO can be exciting, but share price volatility and limited information mean it is also high risk. Find out more about IPO risks and opportunities.

Investing in an IPO: risks, opportunities, and what to check

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May 22, 2026

Are Premium Bonds worth it compared to ISA investing?

Premium Bonds or a Stocks and Shares ISA? Compare risks, returns, tax treatment, access and limits to see which could suit your savings or investing goals.

Are Premium Bonds worth it compared to ISA investing?

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May 8, 2026

Is investing the same as gambling?

Investing and gambling both involve risk, but they are not the same. Find out how ownership, diversification, and time horizon set investing apart.

Is investing the same as gambling?

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April 10, 2026

SIPP vs LISA: Which is your best option?

Compare a SIPP and a Lifetime ISA (LISA). Learn the key differences in tax relief, limits, access rules, and when each option may suit retirement saving.

SIPP vs LISA: Which is your best option?

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March 31, 2026

How to transfer a Junior ISA

Transferring a Junior ISA can be accomplished in just a few steps, whether switching providers, moving a Child Trust Fund, or moving to a stocks and shares JISA.

How to transfer a Junior ISA

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March 31, 2026

How to open a Junior ISA: A complete guide

You can open a Junior ISA online in just a few steps. Find out about eligibility, age limits, and the documents you will need to open an account with Freetrade.

How to open a Junior ISA: A complete guide

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March 30, 2026

A complete guide to the Junior ISA allowance

Find out the Junior ISA allowance, how to make the most of it, and what happens if you put too much into a JISA.

A complete guide to the Junior ISA allowance

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March 27, 2026

What is a Junior ISA (JISA) and how does it work?

Find out about Junior ISAs, their £9,000 allowance, who can open one, and when it can be accessed.

What is a Junior ISA (JISA) and how does it work?

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March 18, 2026

Why does a weak US dollar matter to UK investors?

What does it mean when the US dollar weakens? Is it good or bad? How does it affect markets? Find out as we explore the impact of a weak dollar.

Why does a weak US dollar matter to UK investors?

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March 12, 2026

Average pension growth per year in the UK

Find out about average pension growth rates in the UK, including pension growth over the last 5 years, what affects returns, and how to maximise your pension value.

Average pension growth per year in the UK

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September 15, 2026

Earnings this week: Off the beaten track

Three earnings, three very different stories: an AI power stock's first full year, Trip.com's $770m regulatory hit, and Lennar reporting on Fed decision day.

Earnings this week: Off the beaten track

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September 8, 2026

Top 10 bought stocks: September 2026

Nvidia no longer rules the roost, as Freetrade users topped up their portfolios with lashings of Alphabet to make it top stock for September 2026.

Top 10 bought stocks: September 2026

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September 7, 2026

Earnings this week: The original meme stock

GameStop, AeroVironment, Adobe and Oracle report this week. Here are the key numbers, trends and investor questions to watch in their latest earnings.

Earnings this week: The original meme stock

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September 1, 2026

Earnings this week: Silicon chips & yoga pants

With Broadcom, Snowflake, Five Below, and Lululemon hitting us with earnings updates, we’re exploring the key numbers, trends, and risks.

Earnings this week: Silicon chips & yoga pants

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August 25, 2026

Earnings this week: Nvidia leads AI charge

Nvidia leads a packed week of tech earnings, alongside CrowdStrike, Salesforce and Marvell. Here are the key numbers and AI trends to watch.

Earnings this week: Nvidia leads AI charge

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August 20, 2026

Copper: A hot commodity?

Copper prices are at record highs. Explore how AI data centres, electrification, tariffs, and supply constraints are shaping miners and the outlook.

Copper: A hot commodity?

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August 17, 2026

Earnings this week: Retail details

Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Klarna are our earnings highlights for the week ahead. Dig into what investors should watch as US consumer spending takes centre stage.

Earnings this week: Retail details

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August 10, 2026

Earnings this week: Space exploration and AI hardware

Space and AI dominate this week’s earnings as Rocket Lab, AST, CoreWeave, Cisco, Cerebras and Applied Materials prepare to report.

Earnings this week: Space exploration and AI hardware

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August 6, 2026

Top 10 bought stocks: August 2026

Discover Freetrade’s 10 most-bought stocks in July 2026, including Nvidia, SpaceX, and Microsoft, and what the rankings reveal about investor behaviour.

Top 10 bought stocks: August 2026

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August 3, 2026

Earnings this week: Palantir, AMD, Uber, McDonald’s & more

Preview the week’s biggest US earnings from Palantir, AMD, Disney, McDonald’s, Eli Lilly and Uber, including the key figures and themes to watch.

Earnings this week: Palantir, AMD, Uber, McDonald’s & more

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July 28, 2026

Earnings this week: MSFT, AMZN, META, AAPL, & more

What should investors watch this earnings week? Explore the key figures and themes for Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Visa and Qualcomm shares.

Earnings this week: MSFT, AMZN, META, AAPL, & more

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July 21, 2026

Earnings this week: Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, & more

Get the gossip on earnings updates from Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and RTX, including AI spending and defence demand.

Earnings this week: Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, & more

Duncan Ferris

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How to invest £100 a month, for beginners

Child Trust Fund vs Junior ISA: What is the difference?

Investing in an IPO: risks, opportunities, and what to check

Are Premium Bonds worth it compared to ISA investing?

Is investing the same as gambling?

SIPP vs LISA: Which is your best option?

How to transfer a Junior ISA

How to open a Junior ISA: A complete guide

A complete guide to the Junior ISA allowance

What is a Junior ISA (JISA) and how does it work?

Why does a weak US dollar matter to UK investors?

Average pension growth per year in the UK

Earnings this week: Off the beaten track

Top 10 bought stocks: September 2026

Earnings this week: The original meme stock

Earnings this week: Silicon chips & yoga pants

Earnings this week: Nvidia leads AI charge

Copper: A hot commodity?

Earnings this week: Retail details

Earnings this week: Space exploration and AI hardware

Top 10 bought stocks: August 2026

Earnings this week: Palantir, AMD, Uber, McDonald’s & more

Earnings this week: MSFT, AMZN, META, AAPL, & more

Earnings this week: Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, & more

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