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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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March 10, 2026

What is market volatility?

Learn about what causes market volatility, how it’s measured using the volatility index (VIX), and how investors manage risk in volatile markets

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March 10, 2026

SIPP vs personal pension: What’s the difference?

Is a SIPP or personal pension right for you? Learn about key differences in fees and investment options to find the right pension for your retirement planning.

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February 19, 2026

How much do I need to retire at 60?

Find out how much you need to retire at 60. Learn how to budget for retirement, plan your retirement income, and estimate the pension pot you may need.

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February 9, 2026

SIPP vs Workplace pension: How to choose

Discover whether a SIPP or workplace pension is right for you. Learn the pros and cons, tax relief and whether you can have both or transfer your pension.

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February 6, 2026

Tax relief: Understanding your pension’s superpower

Pay £80, get £100 invested. Pension tax relief is the top-up that can supercharge your retirement pot. See the long-term impact and how to get it in your SIPP.

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February 5, 2026

SIPP vs ISA: Which is right for you?

Compare Stocks and Shares ISAs and Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs). Learn the main differences, pros, cons, and choose the right option for you.

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February 3, 2026

How much do you need to retire? What different pension pots could pay

Saving for your pension in your 20s and 30s is important and the great thing is young people are engaged. But, they might still be unsure of how to plan for...

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January 23, 2026

Investing and tax allowances: Make the most of pensions and ISAs this tax year

Understanding your tax allowances can help you to keep more of your money. Find out about the key allowances investors need to know about.

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January 23, 2026

Pension tax relief: How it works, how much you get, how to claim

Learn how pension tax relief boosts contributions, what you can pay in under the 2025/26 rules, and how to claim extra relief from HMRC.

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January 16, 2026

How the Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection works

Learn what Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection means, how much is covered, and how it applies to investments, ISAs and SIPPs at Freetrade.

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January 5, 2026

Understanding SIPP fees and charges: How much are you paying?

See a clear cost comparison and how Freetrade’s free SIPP could save you money.

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December 23, 2025

How much should be in your pension at 30? Retirement savings guide for your 20s and 30s

Investing early gives your money the most time to grow.

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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.

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July 14, 2026

Earnings this week: ASML, TSMC, Netflix, & big banks

From Wall Street banks to AI chip leaders and Netflix, discover the key themes, forecasts and metrics to watch in this week's earnings releases.

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July 10, 2026

SK hynix: Korean memory chip giant joins the Nasdaq

Investing in SK hynix has just become easier for US and international investors. We explain its Nasdaq ADS listing, HBM exposure, recent earnings, risks, and AI chip links.

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July 9, 2026

Microsoft job cuts: AI shift and gaming reset

With big tech layoffs becoming more common, we look at Microsoft’s latest job cuts, why they matter, and what investors should consider.

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July 7, 2026

Earnings this week: PepsiCo, Levi’s, Delta, and more

Get earnings previews of PepsiCo, Levi’s, WD-40, and Delta, including the lowdown on what’s driving revenues and what’s squeezing margins.

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July 6, 2026

Most bought funds: July 2026

Freetrade users looked further afield in June, with emerging markets entering the top funds list and UK-focused exposure notably absent.

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July 3, 2026

Top 10 bought stocks: July 2026

Nvidia remained Freetrade users’ most-bought stock in June, but SpaceX blasted its way into the top 10 as investors weighed a chip-stock sell-off.

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June 30, 2026

Earnings this week: Nike, Constellation, and General Mills

This week’s focus on Nike, Constellation, General Mills and FactSet means we’re looking at turnarounds, tariffs and AI.

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June 16, 2026

Earnings this week: Accenture, Kroger, CarMax, and Jabil

This week’s earnings calendar includes Accenture, Jabil, Kroger, and CarMax. We look at the key themes, from AI disruption to grocery ecommerce.

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June 8, 2026

The SpaceX IPO: Financials, goals, risks, and more!

A deep dive into the SpaceX IPO, including its launch business, Starlink, xAI, financial performance, orbital data-centre ambitions, and key risks for investors.

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June 3, 2026

Most bought funds: June 2026

Freetrade’s top funds list shows investors racking up global equity exposure, US tech concentration, and continued demand for money market funds.

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June 3, 2026

Top 10 bought stocks: June 2026

Explore Freetrade users’ top 10 most-bought stocks for June 2026, from Nvidia and Microsoft to Micron, AMD and the wider AI trade.

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