Guides

Find out what an IPO is, why companies go public, and how an initial public offering works, from setting the share price to the start of trading.

Investing in an IPO can be exciting, but share price volatility and limited information mean it is also high risk. Find out more about IPO risks and opportunities.

Why new shares don’t always trade as soon as the market opens, and what happens on the first day of trading in the UK and US.

Compare the three main ways a company can go public: a traditional IPO, a direct listing, and a SPAC merger, and what each one means for investors.

A simple beginner’s guide to investing £100 a month in the UK, including how to choose an account, what to invest in, and why consistency matters.

How do Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs compare, and which account might be better for your child. Find out in this comprehensive guide.

Premium Bonds or a Stocks and Shares ISA? Compare risks, returns, tax treatment, access and limits to see which could suit your savings or investing goals.

Investing and gambling both involve risk, but they are not the same. Find out how ownership, diversification, and time horizon set investing apart.

Compare a SIPP and a Lifetime ISA (LISA). Learn the key differences in tax relief, limits, access rules, and when each option may suit retirement saving.

Transferring a Junior ISA can be accomplished in just a few steps, whether switching providers, moving a Child Trust Fund, or moving to a stocks and shares JISA.

You can open a Junior ISA online in just a few steps. Find out about eligibility, age limits, and the documents you will need to open an account with Freetrade.

Find out the Junior ISA allowance, how to make the most of it, and what happens if you put too much into a JISA.