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October 23, 2025
What is a bond? - Everything you need to know
Understand bond risks, returns, and how to invest in them.
What is a bond? - Everything you need to know

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October 17, 2025
How to use a ‘top funds’ list: Five tips for picking mutual funds
Overwhelmed by the number of ‘top funds’ lists and investment fund recommendations? Read Freetrade’s five tips for finding your next investment fund.
How to use a ‘top funds’ list: Five tips for picking mutual funds
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October 1, 2025
Types of mutual funds: A simple guide
Learn about the different types of mutual funds and how they could fit into your portfolio
Types of mutual funds: A simple guide

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October 1, 2025
Corporate action explained
We demystify corporate action and proxy voting by looking at different types of events and the way they can impact shareholders.
Corporate action explained

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September 30, 2025
Pound-Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum Investing: Which is Best?
Which of the two is the better investment strategy?
Pound-Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum Investing: Which is Best?

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September 24, 2025
How to invest in stocks - A beginner’s guide
Learn how to invest in stocks. Step-by-step UK guide covers accounts, costs, strategies, and FAQs for beginners.
How to invest in stocks - A beginner’s guide

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September 16, 2025
Saving for retirement in your 40s and 50s
Making sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.
Saving for retirement in your 40s and 50s

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September 16, 2025
How to transfer your ISA
A step-by-step guide for a smooth ISA transfer.
How to transfer your ISA

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September 16, 2025
What is commission-free trading?
We explain what commission-free trading is and how it works.
What is commission-free trading?

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September 15, 2025
How to Invest in US Stocks from the UK
How to invest in US stocks and what to consider when you do.
How to Invest in US Stocks from the UK

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September 8, 2025
Saving vs Investing: what's right for you?
Knowing whether you’re a saver or investor is an important first step.
Saving vs Investing: what's right for you?

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July 18, 2025
Is silver a good investment?
Gold usually hogs the limelight, but what about silver? Is it a good investment?
Is silver a good investment?

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June 23, 2026
Earnings this week: Micron, FedEx, Paychex, and more!
With Micron, FedEx, Paychex, and Darden, in this week’s earnings calendar, topics like AI demand, package volumes and consumer spending are drawing focus.
Earnings this week: Micron, FedEx, Paychex, and more!

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June 1, 2026
Earnings this week: CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Medtronic, and more!
This week’s earnings in focus include CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Medtronic, and Palo Alto Networks. Keep reading to learn more about the infrastructure behind the continuing AI buildout.
Earnings this week: CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Medtronic, and more!

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May 26, 2026
Earnings this week: Dell, Salesforce, Marvell, and more!
This week’s earnings calendar features Salesforce, Marvell, Costco, and Dell, with investors keeping their ears to the ground for insights on AI growth, membership momentum, and margin pressure.
Earnings this week: Dell, Salesforce, Marvell, and more!
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May 12, 2026
Earnings this week: BABA, CSCO, AMAT, and more!
Another rich week of earnings means overviews of Barrick, Hims, and AST SpaceMobile, as well as previews for Cisco, Alibaba and Applied Materials.
Earnings this week: BABA, CSCO, AMAT, and more!

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May 5, 2026
Earnings preview: PLTR, AMD, and ARM
Did Palantir’s latest earnings meet expectations? Plus what can you expect from AMD and Arm as AI infrastructure demand, margins and stretched valuations remain in focus.
Earnings preview: PLTR, AMD, and ARM

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April 28, 2026
Earnings preview: AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, QCOM
Check out our preview of this week’s big tech earnings, with Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Qualcomm facing key tests on AI, cloud, chips, and margins.
Earnings preview: AAPL, AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, QCOM
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January 10, 2025
Year in Review: 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, it's time to reflect on how your investments have fared over the past year
Year in Review: 2024
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January 17, 2025
What Trump’s tariffs could mean for the stock market
Understanding the impact of the Trump administration's tariffs on market performance
What Trump’s tariffs could mean for the stock market

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January 24, 2025
Trump’s energy policy: What it means for oil stocks and EV stocks
What do Trump’s executive orders and his wider energy policy mean for investors?
Trump’s energy policy: What it means for oil stocks and EV stocks
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June 20, 2025
Shares in crypto company Circle (CRCL) jumped: here’s why
Shares in crypto company Circle jumped after news that it plans to go public
Shares in crypto company Circle (CRCL) jumped: here’s why
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October 18, 2024
Is now the best time to invest in China?
Investing in China offers exposure to one of the world's largest economies.
Is now the best time to invest in China?

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January 3, 2025
Ten ways to invest your ISA like Warren Buffett in 2025
Sage wisdom from the Oracle of Omaha
Ten ways to invest your ISA like Warren Buffett in 2025

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November 11, 2025
Hundreds of new mutual funds available on Standard and Plus
From today, Standard and Plus customers can trade hundreds of new mutual funds on Freetrade’s mobile app and web platform.
Hundreds of new mutual funds available on Standard and Plus

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September 1, 2025
Freetrade’s subscription plans are getting an upgrade
Free ISA, mutual funds, and more: see what’s changing from 1 September.
Freetrade’s subscription plans are getting an upgrade

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June 9, 2025
Reimagining Freetrade: a bold new look for the future of investing
How Freetrade refreshed its brand to reflect growth, accessibility and a more mature identity
Reimagining Freetrade: a bold new look for the future of investing

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November 27, 2019
You can now see your Gain/Loss on Portfolio 📈
Gain/Loss lands on Freetrade, letting you see portfolio performance at a glance.
You can now see your Gain/Loss on Portfolio 📈

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May 4, 2020
Why orders are rejected in volatile markets
Order rejections and volatility: why trades can fail or execute at new prices
Why orders are rejected in volatile markets

Company
July 5, 2017
Why We Are Becoming a Directly Authorised Stockbroker
FCA review could make Freetrade a fully authorised, lower-cost stockbroker
Why We Are Becoming a Directly Authorised Stockbroker

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May 31, 2018
What happens when you tap ‘buy’
Freetrade’s elves: how trades settle and corporate actions update your portfolio
What happens when you tap ‘buy’

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February 11, 2020
What are Freetraders investing in in 2020
How five Freetraders are planning and reshaping portfolios for 2020
What are Freetraders investing in in 2020

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June 2, 2020
What are Freetraders buying?
Freetraders back pub, cruise and car stocks on recovery hopes
What are Freetraders buying?

Company
October 5, 2018
Weekly Wrap 05/10/18: the official launch!
Freetrade launches fully, pays first dividends, and rolls out early access and UX tweaks
Weekly Wrap 05/10/18: the official launch!

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June 12, 2018
We smashed our crowdfunding round!
Freetrade’s record Crowdcube raise fuels EU expansion and faster product growth
We smashed our crowdfunding round!

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June 6, 2019
We’re crowdfunding again on 25th June!
Crowdcube round returns 25 June with private customer hour and £5m capacity
We’re crowdfunding again on 25th June!
