Market Insights

Market insights

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

April 12, 2024

Watch out! Just £5,000 in UK shares could mean you owe the taxman

Shrinking allowances mean even small high-yield portfolios face UK tax

January 17, 2023

Top dividend stocks - building a dividend portfolio for 2023

Guide to UK dividend stocks, yields, trusts and looming tax changes

January 5, 2023

10 cheap UK value stocks

Spot undervalued UK shares, use key ratios and shape a value strategy for your goals.

December 9, 2022

Four investment themes for 2023

Key investing themes for 2023, from market shifts to pricing power and ISA changes.

December 6, 2022

2023 investment tax allowances: ISAs just got real

Lower allowances mean more tax, so use ISAs now to protect future returns from tax.

November 30, 2022

Man Utd: big club, risky investment?

Manchester United’s debts, revenues and Glazer control challenge its share price

November 10, 2022

Are mining stocks a good investment?

A guide to mining stocks, covering major miners, junior stocks, ETFs, risks and investment options.

October 24, 2022

Investing in gold stocks

A guide to investing in gold via miners, ETFs and ETCs, with risks, benefits and key considerations.

August 31, 2022

Lithium stocks to consider in 2022

Lithium: how investors can tap battery demand via miners, batteries and ETFs

August 31, 2022

Recession-proof stocks

Recessions, defensive sectors and examples of stocks investors lean on in downturns

August 16, 2022

Are these the 10 best NFT stocks?

Learn what NFT stocks are, how they differ from NFTs and what to weigh before investing.

August 10, 2022

How to invest in top biotech stocks

An introduction to biotech investing, popular stocks, ETFs, risks, and beginner tips.

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