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January 8, 2020
Stock prices and market volatility
We look at what happens when the stock market goes crazy and how investors tend to react in a volatile market.
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June 20, 2025
Best way to invest £1,000: smart strategies for UK investors
Investing £1,000 can be a smart first step towards growing your wealth.
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March 22, 2022
How do interest rates affect my investment portfolio?
We discuss how interest rates, one of the key factors determining how the economy functions can impact your investment portfolio.
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August 29, 2018
What’s a stock index and an index ETF?
A guide to stock indexes and why they shouldn't be confused with stock exchanges or the stock market.
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October 23, 2025
What is a bond? - Everything you need to know
Understand bond risks, returns, and how to invest in them.
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December 14, 2020
What is ESG investing?
Everything you need to know about ESG investing and how to identify stocks in companies that have a positive impact on the society and the environment.
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January 22, 2021
Should I invest in commodities?
Here’s your need-to-know on investing in commodities and how these assets might fit into your portfolio.
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January 10, 2019
How to cost average your investments
We explain what cost averaging is; one of the first investing strategies you’ll encounter as a beginner. It’s a well-worn investing technique with the classic combo of jargon-y name, that we make easy to understand.
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August 23, 2018
How does a stock exchange really work?
We explain what happens when you buy and sell stocks and shares and the fundamental process behind stock exchanges.
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January 25, 2021
SPACs vs IPOs
SPACs and IPOs are two different ways companies can list on the stock market.
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June 3, 2021
Investment trusts explained
Investment trusts are funds that pool investors’ money to buy a range of assets.
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November 16, 2020
Want gains? Invest like a bodybuilder
Investing like a bodybuilder means focusing on discipline, consistency and long-term progress.
All Freetrade customers can now invest in mutual funds and gilts, and open a self-invested personal pension (SIPP), features previously only available on paid plans.