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

What is market volatility?

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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.

SIPP vs personal pension: What’s the difference?

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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.

How much do I need to retire at 60?

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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.

SIPP vs Workplace pension: How to choose

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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.

Tax relief: Understanding your pension’s superpower

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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.

SIPP vs ISA: Which is right 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...

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

How the Financial Services Compensation Scheme protection works