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How to pick your investments

Picking your investments starts with knowing what you're aiming for and how much risk you're comfortable taking.

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What is liquidity and how does it affect the stock market?

We explain what liquidity means for the stock market, the term that finance geeks are always on about.

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What's a SPAC?

The ins and outs of a SPAC, also known as special purpose acquisition company or blank check company.

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Why do investors buy government bonds?

All you need to know about government bonds and why you should consider them as part of your portfolio.

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Earnings season: what happens after company announcements

We explain what happens when a company is releasing yearly financial reports and how this can impact the stock price.

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Stock prices and market volatility

We look at what happens when the stock market goes crazy and how investors tend to react in a volatile market.

What should I do once I've invested?

We discuss the factors you should consider once you have invested in the stock market. Circumstance are always different, see what applies to you.

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How do I choose what to invest in?

Five things you should consider when choosing to invest in the stock market.

Tariffs, digital taxes, and your investments

We look at what tariffs and digital taxes are and how they can impact your portfolio.

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How much money should I invest?

Deciding how much cash to invest in the stock market is different from everybody and depends on your circumstances and risk appetite. Here are the things...

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The psychology of investing

We discuss how the way we feel and think can impact our investment decisions and 7 deadly sins to avoid doings.

Property vs stocks - Which investment is best for you?

Property and stocks can both grow your wealth, but they work in different ways

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How to cost average your investments

We explain what cost averaging is; one of the first investing strategies you’ll encounter as a beginner. It’s a well-worn investing technique with the classic combo of jargon-y name, that we make easy to understand.