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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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October 11, 2024
Five things to expect in the October Budget
Let’s unpack what to expect and some important tips to protect your hard-earned wealth.
Five things to expect in the October Budget

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December 11, 2024
Five investing turkeys to avoid this Christmas
Whatever you're planning for your festive feast, there are plenty of investing turkeys you won't want to sample this Christmas.
Five investing turkeys to avoid this Christmas
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February 24, 2025
Earnings season and AI layoffs
Tech keeps trimming headcount, but will it actually boost profits?
Earnings season and AI layoffs

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November 1, 2024
Budget 2024: the winners and losers
How will £40bn in tax rises impact you? We explore this week's bugdet announcements of £40 billion in tax hikes and £74 billion in increased government spending.
Budget 2024: the winners and losers

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October 4, 2024
Best stocks for a Harris vs Trump election year
US elections spark short-term swings, but diversification beats betting on politicians.
Best stocks for a Harris vs Trump election year

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December 20, 2024
Could TikTok get banned?
Find out what a TikTok ban in the USA could mean for your investments.
Could TikTok get banned?
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October 25, 2024
Big tech and big oil earnings
Earnings announcements are an important moment for investors to pause and reflect on how a company is stacking up against their expectations.
Big tech and big oil earnings
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July 26, 2025
Record debt, record markets: navigating the paradox
US debt is soaring while stocks hit highs – how to invest through the tension.
Record debt, record markets: navigating the paradox

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July 2, 2025
New IPO launch list - June 2025
2025 IPO surge, key recent listings, upcoming names and how to judge them
New IPO launch list - June 2025

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June 1, 2018
Four companies with sky-high share prices and why they’re so expensive
Why some companies keep huge share prices and avoid splits, from Berkshire to Lindt.
Four companies with sky-high share prices and why they’re so expensive

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March 2, 2025
Investing for a house deposit with an ISA
How investing regularly in a stocks and shares ISA could help you build a house deposit.
Investing for a house deposit with an ISA

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December 4, 2019
SWOT Analysis: ITM Power, the publicly-traded hydrogen power startup
A SWOT breakdown of ITM Power and the risks and opportunities in hydrogen fuel investing.
SWOT Analysis: ITM Power, the publicly-traded hydrogen power startup

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December 10, 2019
Watchlist has arrived on your Freetrade app
New Freetrade Watchlist lets you track favourite stocks in one place
Watchlist has arrived on your Freetrade app

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October 10, 2019
The Freetrade Christmas List 2019
A festive look at the Freetrade Christmas List, with better graphs, instant deposits and Alpha.
The Freetrade Christmas List 2019

Company
June 5, 2018
Update on the European expansion
Freetrade secures EU passporting and plans an EU base for post-Brexit growth
Update on the European expansion

Company
July 31, 2018
The timeline for public rollout
Freetrade sets 18 Sept start date for phased public app rollout
The timeline for public rollout

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May 4, 2020
Tesla, Zoom and Gold — Q1 2020 trends
Three notable investing trends among Freetrade customers during the volatile first quarter of 2020.
Tesla, Zoom and Gold — Q1 2020 trends

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October 19, 2020
Stock fundamentals are now on your app
New stock fundamentals help you assess value beyond price, with market cap, P/E and dividend yield.
Stock fundamentals are now on your app

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February 14, 2018
Pre-launch testing with CREST
Why Freetrade is testing its CREST connection to ensure reliable UK share trading at launch
Pre-launch testing with CREST

Company
June 2, 2020
Perry Blacher, serial entrepreneur turned VC, is joining Freetrade’s board
Fintech veteran Perry Blacher joins Freetrade board as non-exec director and future chair
Perry Blacher, serial entrepreneur turned VC, is joining Freetrade’s board

Company
September 10, 2018
Our company stack
Inside Freetrade’s company stack and the tools the team uses to collaborate, build and scale.
Our company stack

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October 7, 2020
Over 450 brand new stocks
Over 450 new stocks land on Freetrade, with major additions for Plus and free users.
Over 450 brand new stocks

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October 14, 2020
Optimising cold-starts with Google Cloud Functions
Freetrade uses serverless functions to scale, reduce cold starts, and optimize performance.
Optimising cold-starts with Google Cloud Functions

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July 23, 2020
Brand new stocks: fashion brands, gold miners, and SPACs
100 new stocks added from fashion to mining, SPACs, airlines and more.
Brand new stocks: fashion brands, gold miners, and SPACs
