Market Insights

Market insights

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

January 17, 2022

The Volkswagen bandwagon

VW turned a diesel scandal into a serious EV comeback

January 13, 2022

Investing for 2022: Three expert views

How Freetrade views the UK, US and Europe as interest rates and markets shift in 2022.

January 11, 2022

Are ignored stocks a coiled spring in 2022?

Why contrarian investors hunt for value and how the strategy fits in today’s market.

January 10, 2022

Top 10 ISA buys on Freetrade in December

Top December ISA buys: US tech, memes & S&P 500 ETFs despite rate jitters

December 18, 2021

The supersize franchise rise

Franchise giants: why fee-based brands can stay resilient when others can’t

December 16, 2021

Three dividends you’ve never heard of

Finnish dividend stocks that help avoid UK income “clumping”

December 13, 2021

Invest like ARK’s Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Invest, is known for backing innovative companies that aim to shape the future.

December 13, 2021

Invest like ARK’s Cathie Wood

A look at ARK Invest’s strategy and how investors can recreate an ARK-style portfolio themselves.

December 11, 2021

Investing in nothing

Why investors keep backing visions, SPACs and biotech stocks long before profits exist.

December 3, 2021

Dumpster diving for gemstones

AIM offers big upside and big risk—spot cash, margins and quality early.

December 2, 2021

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

Why investing and confidence help build financial security—divorce or not.

November 30, 2021

Top 10 stocks and shares ISA buys in November

EVs, US ETFs and meme stocks lead Freetrade ISA buys in volatile November

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