Gemma Boothroyd
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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?
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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
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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?
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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

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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
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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

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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

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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?

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

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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
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May 9, 2022
Banking on gold?
Gold’s hedge reputation is shaky, but miners can offer steadier returns than the metal.
Banking on gold?

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May 18, 2022
Is luxury a hedge against inflation?
Why global, digitally savvy luxury brands can stay resilient in inflation
Is luxury a hedge against inflation?

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June 24, 2022
Top vegan stocks and investing in veganism
How to invest in vegan stocks, from pureplays to ETFs and their risks
Top vegan stocks and investing in veganism

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April 13, 2022
When will Monzo IPO?
Monzo’s potential IPO, its growth, losses and what they mean for investors
When will Monzo IPO?

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March 16, 2022
Wagamama drama
Wagamama lifts TRG as experience-led retail parks beat struggling high streets.
Wagamama drama
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March 17, 2022
Will Stripe IPO?
Stripe IPO speculation: what the payments giant is worth and how to invest safely
Will Stripe IPO?

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August 5, 2021
Will Buy Now, Pay Later usher in a credit crisis?
BNPL boom: frictionless credit, bigger baskets, growing risks for borrowers
Will Buy Now, Pay Later usher in a credit crisis?

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September 30, 2021
Uranium stocks are going nuclear
Nuclear power’s trade-offs and uranium’s price surge, from fears to finance
Uranium stocks are going nuclear

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September 13, 2021
The $15.4m McDonald’s chip
McDonald’s fries: high-margin core product driving decades of quiet reinvention
The $15.4m McDonald’s chip

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January 17, 2022
The Volkswagen bandwagon
VW turned a diesel scandal into a serious EV comeback
The Volkswagen bandwagon

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December 18, 2021
The supersize franchise rise
Franchise giants: why fee-based brands can stay resilient when others can’t
The supersize franchise rise

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November 19, 2021
The big split
Conglomerates are breaking up to unlock value and sharpen their focus
The big split

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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