Investments explained
INVESTMENTS
You can choose from thousands of investments to build a portfolio to match your needs, and with our expert insight, tools, tips and more, we can help guide you on your investment journey, although we can’t advise you on investments that might be suitable for you.
If you’re not sure what to do first, or would like information on your options, then understanding what investments Smart Investor has to offer could be a great place to start.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.
What to consider
Ready to invest?
Before starting, if you're unsure about your readiness to invest, use our tool to help you decide. It'll help you work out whether you're financially ready and guide you on to the next steps.
Funds, ETFs and Investment Trusts
If you're starting to build your portfolio, these often low-cost options can help make sure you’re sufficiently diversified from the outset.
Shares
Shares suit a wide variety of investment strategies, although they can carry higher risks than funds. Because of this, they're more suitable for experienced investors.
Cash and bonds
Whether you view your money as nothing more than the means to an end or the ultimate security blanket, one thing's for sure, you need to look after it.
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IPOs and new issues
Accessing investments before they’re available on the London Stock Exchange.
We're not offering IPOs at the moment.
Investment news and articles
Keeping up to speed with the issues that could affect your investments is important for all smart investors. Read our latest articles to discover topical economic and market insight, investment ideas, and some of the trends which are shaping the world today.
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