Gemma Boothroyd
Browse articles:
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
.avif)
Learn
October 1, 2025
ETF vs mutual fund: which is best?
Discover key differences between mutual funds and ETFs, and which might be right for you.
ETF vs mutual fund: which is best?
.avif)
Learn
October 1, 2025
10 best investment funds in the UK
Find out about the top investment funds in the UK, as well as which sectors and themes are popular among investors
10 best investment funds in the UK
.avif)
Learn
October 1, 2025
What is an investment fund?
Find out more about investment funds, including why they are popular and the different types you can invest in.
What is an investment fund?
.avif)
Learn
September 30, 2025
UK Investor’s Guide to Mutual Funds
Explore mutual fund investing in the UK with our guide. Learn the basics, mutual fund types, how they compare to ETFs, and how to invest with Freetrade.
UK Investor’s Guide to Mutual Funds

Learn
September 19, 2025
Building a fund portfolio for the long-term
A step-by-step guide to mutual fund investing for the long-run.
Building a fund portfolio for the long-term
.avif)
Learn
September 18, 2025
Tax-efficient fund investing: making the most of ISAs and SIPPs in 2025
Your full guide to investing tax-efficiently with funds in the UK, including ISA and SIPP tips and capital gains explainers.
Tax-efficient fund investing: making the most of ISAs and SIPPs in 2025

Learn
October 13, 2022
OTC stocks and ADRs explained
OTC stocks and ADRs let investors access companies that aren’t listed on major stock exchanges.
OTC stocks and ADRs explained

Learn
March 7, 2022
Should I invest in cannabis stocks?
Cannabis stocks can be an interesting opportunity, but they come with risks.
Should I invest in cannabis stocks?

Learn
February 22, 2022
Best investments for beginners
What do you need to know when starting as a beginner investor?
Best investments for beginners

Learn
February 7, 2022
ISA vs savings account
Choosing between an ISA and a savings account depends on your goals, time frame and appetite for risk.
ISA vs savings account

News
August 17, 2021
How should I invest in emerging markets?
How to invest smartly in emerging markets beyond BRICS and broad ETFs.
How should I invest in emerging markets?

News
October 8, 2021
ESG ETFs? BS.
ESG ETFs can hide polluters—investors must look past labels to see what’s inside.
ESG ETFs? BS.

News
July 20, 2021
Let’s get physical: the firms reinventing retail
Why Amazon, Bumble and Tesla still want physical stores in a digital world
Let’s get physical: the firms reinventing retail

News
July 5, 2021
China’s crushing crypto
China’s crypto ban forces miners abroad, reshaping Bitcoin’s future and energy use.
China’s crushing crypto

News
August 16, 2021
Big Oil’s net-zero gaslight
Big oil leans on flimsy carbon offsets, but renewables offer clearer paths to real emissions cuts.
Big Oil’s net-zero gaslight

News
July 29, 2021
Can ETFs boost your passive income?
Distributing or accumulating ETFs? Your choice and patience shape your payout.
Can ETFs boost your passive income?

News
July 16, 2021
Burberry and the battle for China
Burberry has staged a recovery in China, but does that make the stock right for your portfolio?
Burberry and the battle for China
.avif)
News
April 5, 2022
A ‘no deep-sea’ guarantee
Firms back a deep sea mining ban, but supply chains and future demand tell a deeper story.
A ‘no deep-sea’ guarantee

News
June 14, 2021
Are Ted Baker shares a buy now?
Ted Baker’s weak results highlight ongoing challenges as the brand works to stabilise performance and rebuild momentum.
Are Ted Baker shares a buy now?

News
January 24, 2022
Casinos, fentanyl and a housing bubble - oh my!
Vancouver’s housing boom masks a massive laundering network now under court review.
Casinos, fentanyl and a housing bubble - oh my!

News
November 5, 2021
A Christmas of crying kids
Chip shortages and shipping delays are driving a costly, slow and squeezed Christmas.
A Christmas of crying kids

News
November 2, 2021
5 ethical stocks for your pension
Explore ethical investing ideas across renewables, ESG funds and greener brands.
5 ethical stocks for your pension

Company
March 7, 2022
Meet the Freetraders closing the gap
Women at Freetrade share honest stories on how they started investing and closed the confidence gap.
Meet the Freetraders closing the gap