Market insights & investment news

Dive into the latest market news and views from the Freetrade team.

September 9, 2021

How the media makes us bad investors

Most market moves lack clear causes—long-term earnings matter more.

September 7, 2021

The Americans are coming

US athleisure brands fill UK high street gaps as local retailers lag

September 6, 2021

Frequency is an illusion

How the frequency illusion skews investing—and how research cuts through bias.

September 3, 2021

Has the UK’s top investor got it wrong?

P/E ratios aren’t perfect, but they still help investors judge value and risk.

September 2, 2021

Honey AMA: SPACs, ISAs vs GIAs, and Ocado

Honey AMA covers Ocado, SPACs, UK takeovers and choosing between an ISA or GIA.

September 1, 2021

Top 10 stocks and shares ISA buys in August on Freetrade

Most-bought August ISAs: US tech, memes, crypto miners and S&P 500 ETFs

August 31, 2021

AIM’s £100m pump and dump fraud

Langbar’s SPAC style fraud shows why spotting red flags and trusting your gut matters.

August 31, 2021

Should I invest in EdTech?

EdTech’s patchy pandemic boom and why smarter tools may win long term in classes

August 27, 2021

AIC interview on investment trusts

Learn how UK investment trusts work, from structure to income perks that help grow your portfolio.

August 26, 2021

Should I invest in pizza stocks?

Which pizza stock looks strongest today – Domino's, Papa John's or Pizza Hut?

August 25, 2021

How stock options can hit your investments

How stock options distort profits and dilute shareholders.

August 24, 2021

Has the FIRE brigade got it all wrong?

FIRE is tough to reach, but its saving and investing lessons still matter.

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