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 15, 2021
Medtech: the robo-doctor will see you now.
Telehealth and medtech: from Babylon to BD, how digital and devices power care
Medtech: the robo-doctor will see you now.

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December 11, 2021
Investing in nothing
Why investors keep backing visions, SPACs and biotech stocks long before profits exist.
Investing in nothing
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March 31, 2022
How to handle a (potential) scandal
S4’s delays show how fast trust vanishes when accounting concerns emerge.
How to handle a (potential) scandal

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January 18, 2022
Five investment trends for 2022
Five key investing themes for 2022, from pricing power to ESG and the metaverse.
Five investment trends for 2022

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December 2, 2021
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
Why investing and confidence help build financial security—divorce or not.
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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June 21, 2021
Five stocks for a night out
Five stocks set to benefit as the UK’s reopening delay shifts Freedom Day to July.
Five stocks for a night out
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June 28, 2021
Do stocks love a scandal?
Scandals fade, but ESG failures leave real marks on companies and investors.
Do stocks love a scandal?
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July 27, 2021
Covid’s killing women’s finances, investing can save them
The pandemic widened women’s wealth gaps; investing smarter can help close them.
Covid’s killing women’s finances, investing can save them
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November 26, 2021
Hiding in plain sight
Insurance hides real investing power, from float to profits to rising rates.
Hiding in plain sight

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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