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Investing for beginners
If you’re new to investing, it’s not always easy to know how to get started. We explain the basics of investing, including how different types of investment work, why it’s important to take a long-term view, and how to begin building an investment portfolio.

Investing insights
Keep up to speed with the latest investment and economic insights from our experts. We provide in-depth analysis and timely commentary on market events, so you can learn more about the themes that might impact your portfolio.

Investment strategies
Stay up to date with the latest investment strategies from independent industry experts and our own professionals. We explore a wide range of different ideas and approaches so that you can work out the best investment plan for you.

Stocks and shares
Discover everything you need to know about buying, selling and holding shares. Learn also which stocks are at the top of fund managers’ holdings, and how managers go about selecting shares that will hopefully rise in value faster than the wider market.
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