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Should you buy into IPOs?

Bull markets make for high valuations that can mean higher risk for investors
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David Kimberley
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July 22, 2021 4:23 PM
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July 22, 2021

Investors, here’s how to tackle the rest of 2021

Investing in UK & US stocks in 2021 has been a wild ride, here are a few things to watch from here.

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Dan Lane
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July 22, 2021 3:54 PM
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July 22, 2021

Let’s get physical: the firms reinventing retail 

Bumble’s opening a cafe, Amazon’s got bookstores. Is retail getting resurrected?

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Gemma Boothroyd
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July 20, 2021 4:06 PM
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July 20, 2021

The space race investment frenzy

Space stocks are taking off but it may be wise to stick to the sidelines for now.

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David Kimberley
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July 19, 2021 2:19 PM
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July 19, 2021
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Why should I invest?

Growing your wealth isn't the only thing that investing can help you do.

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How to pick your investments

The research you can do to become a better stock picker.

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How much money should I invest?

Understanding risk is key to making investment decisions.

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What can I invest in?

Stocks, bonds, ETFs — we explain all.

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How do I choose what to invest in?

Five tips to improve your investing.

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Building your portfolio

I’m up 100%, should I sell?

Buying’s the easy part, here’s how to sell with conviction.

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July 2, 2021

IKEA’s DIY investing kit

Allen keys and portfolios at the ready.

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June 28, 2021

Freetrade’s 10 (+1) investment principles

Our pocket guide to getting started the right way.

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June 17, 2021
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What are penny stocks and how to invest in them

Don't expect to get rich quick.

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June 18, 2021
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Five things you shouldn’t do when you invest

We play a quick game of bad investor bingo.

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June 17, 2021
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Saving vs Investing: which is best and when?

Knowing whether you’re a saver or investor is an important first step.

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June 17, 2021
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How to choose an investment?

How to buy shares

I’m up 100%, should I sell?

Buying’s the easy part, here’s how to sell with conviction.

IKEA’s DIY investing kit

Allen keys and portfolios at the ready.

ISA investors, keep your coffee

Good investing is about more than leaving out the lattes.

How to invest in ETFs

We explain all about one of the most popular ways to invest.

Saving for retirement in your 40s and 50s

Making sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.

Your portfolio

How to buy shares

I’m up 100%, should I sell?

Buying’s the easy part, here’s how to sell with conviction.

IKEA’s DIY investing kit

Allen keys and portfolios at the ready.

ISA investors, keep your coffee

Good investing is about more than leaving out the lattes.

How to invest in ETFs

We explain all about one of the most popular ways to invest.

Saving for retirement in your 40s and 50s

Making sure you’re on track for the retirement you want.

How to invest in stocks

A beginner’s guide to how to invest in the stocks market to help you get to grips with the basics of buying and selling shares.
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Tax efficient investment or savings account.

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A collection of investments, pooled into a single fund that can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

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