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October 1, 2025
ETF vs Mutual fund: Which is best?
Discover key differences between mutual funds and ETFs, and which might be right for you.
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December 24, 2025
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Insights
September 5, 2025
Labour pains: US August payrolls highlight sluggish market
August jobs data underlines a sluggish labour market
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New: Gilts calculator
This tool gives you an idea of the return you could earn over the lifetime of a gilt, assuming you hold it to maturity.

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UK Investor’s Guide to Mutual Funds
Explore mutual fund investing in the UK with our guide. Learn the basics, mutual fund types, how they compare to ETFs, and how to invest with Freetrade.
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Building a fund portfolio for the long-term
A step-by-step guide to mutual fund investing for the long-run.
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Secrets of the ISA millionaires
Wouldn’t it be great to become an ISA millionaire and unlock the door to financial freedom?

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Insights
24 Dec 2025
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Insights
18 Dec 2025
Toy-nomics 🧸
Toy manias expose scarcity, speculation and supply chain stress faster than most markets
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Insights
21 Nov 2025
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Explore the traditions, surprises and strains behind Budget Day

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Freetrade updates
November 11, 2025
Hundreds of new mutual funds available on Standard and Plus
September 1, 2025
Freetrade’s subscription plans are getting an upgrade
June 9, 2025
Vanguard mutual funds now available on Freetrade
June 9, 2025
Reimagining Freetrade: a bold new look for the future of investing
July 11, 2024
Your Freetrade ISA is now flexible
February 29, 2024
We’re increasing your interest rate
August 8, 2023
Park your cash in low-risk investments
July 13, 2023
Proxy voting is live for US securities

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Freetrade updates
April 30, 2025
Pump-and-dump schemes: what should I know?
December 15, 2023
The Twelve Scams of Christmas
December 5, 2023
Fractional Shares and the Autumn Statement
November 23, 2023
Market Manipulation - What Should I Know?
October 27, 2023
Fractional shares and ISAs
February 7, 2023
Insider Trading - What should I know?
February 7, 2023
How to protect yourself from scams
November 14, 2022
Freetrade hires Shahid Naveed as CTO

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