Market Insights

Market insights

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

November 2, 2021

5 ethical stocks for your pension

Explore ethical investing ideas across renewables, ESG funds and greener brands.

November 1, 2021

Top 10 stocks and shares ISA buys in October

Tesla, Meta, ETFs and EVs dominate Freetrade ISA buys in a volatile October

October 31, 2021

Stockhold syndrome

Don’t fall in love with your stocks: set rules, stay objective, swap out weaklings

October 29, 2021

Shocks and scares ISA: fear of investing could hurt you

Beating inflation: why an ISA can beat cash and GIAs over the long term for you

October 27, 2021

UK stocks are cheap for a reason

UK stocks: low P/Es, value traps, and how to spot real bargains

October 26, 2021

Dividend stocks three pros are holding

UK dividends return, and three income trusts aim to keep payouts on track.

October 25, 2021

Don’t run, it’s only a bear

Bear markets are unpredictable, but diversification and patience help investors.

October 22, 2021

The pension sausage factory

Pension sausages: why most people don’t know what they’re invested in

October 21, 2021

Lab-grown stocks

Lab-made meat vs 3D-printed organs: where “fake” changes the risk profile

October 20, 2021

Investing in recruitment companies

Recruitment stocks boom when hiring surges, but their cyclical nature can make long-term investing risky.

October 19, 2021

Stop. Where’s your ISA?

Recheck your ISA provider: costs, features and fit with your goals may have changed

October 18, 2021

What bad graphs and samurais can teach us about investing

War, turkeys and bubbles: why past performance can’t predict your returns

Tools & more

Tools & Calculators

Helpful tools and resources for every kind of investor.

Dictionary

Simple explanations for complicated jargon.