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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July 6, 2021
UK house prices surge but not everyone’s a winner
Record house prices, builder gains and first-time buyer pains
UK house prices surge but not everyone’s a winner

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September 7, 2021
The Americans are coming
US athleisure brands fill UK high street gaps as local retailers lag
The Americans are coming
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November 26, 2021
Stock market week ahead - Week of 6 December
Markets wobble on Omicron and Fed talk as Costco and GameStop report earnings
Stock market week ahead - Week of 6 December
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March 23, 2022
Tech’s monopoly monotony
EU’s DMA targets Big Tech gatekeepers, tightening rules on defaults and data use.
Tech’s monopoly monotony

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August 26, 2021
Should I invest in pizza stocks?
Which pizza stock looks strongest today – Domino's, Papa John's or Pizza Hut?
Should I invest in pizza stocks?

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August 10, 2021
Sports betting cashes in as casinos fold
How online gambling and US sports betting are reshaping casino giants
Sports betting cashes in as casinos fold

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August 23, 2021
Shipping freight’s in a frightful state
Shipping crunch: soaring freight, big profits and pricier bikes for you this year
Shipping freight’s in a frightful state
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June 24, 2021
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
High-risk global growth trust backing disruptive public and private firms
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust

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January 13, 2022
Investing for 2022: Three expert views
How Freetrade views the UK, US and Europe as interest rates and markets shift in 2022.
Investing for 2022: Three expert views

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October 21, 2021
Lab-grown stocks
Lab-made meat vs 3D-printed organs: where “fake” changes the risk profile
Lab-grown stocks

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September 15, 2021
Cybersecurity: a hidden jewel investment?
Fastly’s outage spotlighted CDNs and boosted interest in major cybersecurity firms.
Cybersecurity: a hidden jewel investment?
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August 31, 2021
Should I invest in EdTech?
EdTech’s patchy pandemic boom and why smarter tools may win long term in classes
Should I invest in EdTech?

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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