Easy-to-understand guides that break down key investing concepts, from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.
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Mutual funds 101
Easy-to-understand guides that break down mutual funds, from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.
Mutual funds 101

Investing 101
Everything you need to know before your start your investing journey.
Investing 101

Pensions 101
Easy-to-understand guides that break down self-invested pensions (SIPPs), from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.
Pensions 101
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January 13, 2022
How to choose the best pension plan
The best pension plan for you depends on your goals.
How to choose the best pension plan

January 13, 2022
Choosing the right investment account: ISA or GIA?
ISA or GIA, where should you keep your investments? Here are some practical tips to help you choose the right investment account.
Choosing the right investment account: ISA or GIA?

January 5, 2022
The (more realistic) ISA millionaire
How being a steady and ardent saver can help you grow your investment pot and become an ISA millionaire.
The (more realistic) ISA millionaire

December 21, 2021
How to start a pension
Starting a pension is one of the best ways to build long-term financial security.
How to start a pension

December 16, 2021
Self-employed pensions
If you're self-employed, setting up a pension is one of the smartest ways to plan for the future.
Self-employed pensions

December 9, 2021
Types of pension
Different pension types in the UK. Learn how workplace pensions, personal pensions and the state pension work.
Types of pension

November 24, 2021
What is a pension and how do pensions work?
A pocket guide to pensions. Learn about how pensions work, pension types and reasons to have a pension in minutes.
What is a pension and how do pensions work?

October 6, 2021
Your three-minute pension check-in
Find out the three important pension questions to ask yourself now, and how they could aid your retirement planning.
Your three-minute pension check-in

August 1, 2021
Do I need to get every stock pick right?
Freetrade discusses how to make money even when you pick the wrong stock.
Do I need to get every stock pick right?
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June 29, 2021
I’m up 100%, should I sell?
Deciding whether to sell depends on your goals, time frame and confidence in the company.
I’m up 100%, should I sell?

June 28, 2021
IKEA’s DIY investing kit
The IKEA effect is a behavioural bias which can affect how we invest.
IKEA’s DIY investing kit
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June 10, 2021
Freetrade’s 10 (+1) investment principles
10 investment principles to help you start investing the right way, or to serve as a reminder of the basics and keep you on track.
Freetrade’s 10 (+1) investment principles
Tools & more

Tools & Calculators
Helpful tools and resources for every kind of investor.
Tools & Calculators

Dictionary
Simple explanations for complicated jargon.
Dictionary