Market insights & investment news

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

April 19, 2021

Large caps vs mid caps

Large vs mid cap UK stocks: global giants or home-focused growth?

April 19, 2021

Darktrace IPO - three things to consider

Darktrace’s IPO mixes strong growth with losses and Lynch-linked reputational risk.

April 15, 2021

The problem with buying the dip

Buy the dip? Only if the business, not just the share price, still stacks up

April 14, 2021

You don’t need to be a soothsayer to be a stock picker

Invest on today’s fundamentals, not distant, speculative forecasts

April 13, 2021

Invest, don’t trade. JD Sports shows why.

Why long-term investing, patience and resisting the urge to trade can lead to better outcomes.

April 12, 2021

Is Coinbase worth $100bn?

Coinbase listing: big valuation, fee reliance and crypto-cycle risk explained

April 9, 2021

UK house prices hit record high in March

UK house prices hit records but support schemes mask risks

April 8, 2021

Has Covid masked big problems in UK stocks?

Covid boosted ASOS and masked Cineworld’s issues, but old challenges remain.

April 7, 2021

How much do Brits understand about their own finances?

Half of Brits lack financial literacy, with low confidence in investing and ISAs.

April 7, 2021

Three ways to invest in small companies

How to invest in small companies through trusts, ETFs and shares

April 6, 2021

Beat your brain

Your mind can derail good investing. Learn key biases and how to keep them in check.

April 6, 2021

2021/22 ISA early bird: three investment tips

Use this tax year to invest regularly, stay focused and grow your ISA for longer.

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