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June 15, 2020

Why do investors buy government bonds?

All you need to know about government bonds and why you should consider them as part of your portfolio.

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January 4, 2021

Why you’ll never invest like a fund manager

Here are five things professional fund managers have to factor into their decisions that we don’t, and a few ways we can use them to our advantage.

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July 30, 2020

What's a SPAC?

The ins and outs of a SPAC, also known as special purpose acquisition company or blank check company.

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November 17, 2020

When diversification is dangerous

Diversifying your portfolio is probably the most basic piece of investment advice that you’ll ever receive. See when it can make you lose money.

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October 31, 2025

What are stocks?

Stocks are probably the first assets to come to mind when we talk about investment. But what are they, and how do they work?

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June 28, 2021

IKEA’s DIY investing kit

The IKEA effect is a behavioural bias which can affect how we invest.

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August 1, 2021

Do I need to get every stock pick right?

Freetrade discusses how to make money even when you pick the wrong stock.

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February 3, 2026

How much do you need to retire? What different pension pots could pay

Saving for your pension in your 20s and 30s is important and the great thing is young people are engaged. But, they might still be unsure of how to plan for...

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August 24, 2020

Why should I invest?

Growing your wealth isn't the only thing that investing can help you do. See which are the other reasons why you should consider investing in the stock market.