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Save, invest or trade

The art of deciding what to do with your hard-earned cash. Whether you choose to save, invest or trade, learn how the different strategies work, the benefits and pitfalls they present!

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    What can I do with my money?
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    Saving: Little piggy goes to market
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    Investing: Grow with power
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    Trading: Fast and lo(o)se
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    How should you decide?
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Government bonds

Government bonds might not be the most razzle-dazzle investment, but they've been proved time and again to be an important part of many balanced portfolios. Learn why government bonds could see you through the good times and the bad.

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    Why buy government bonds?
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    What makes prices move?
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    Analysing bonds
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    Investment strategies
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    How to Buy Government Bonds in UK
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Corporate bonds

Though not quite as sexy as the super spy, James' older corporate brother is a favourite for those a little less keen on life-threatening risk. Learn about the ins and out of investing in corporate bonds!

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    The basics of bonds
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    How to trade bonds
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    The risks of bonds
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    Non-tradable bonds
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    Bond funds & ETFs
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Investing in gold

Humans have been using gold as both a medium of exchange and a store of wealth for thousands of years. Learn all you need to know about investors' most popular precious metal!

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    Gold’s history 101
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    What drives the price of gold?
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    Why invest in gold?
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    How to invest in gold
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    Summary
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UK tax wrappers

Investing is all well and good, but tax can eat into those returns. Fortunately, tax wrappers can help you pay less tax on your investment profits, growing your money even more. Learn more about which ISA or pension is right for you.

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    Understanding ISAs
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    Pensions
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    General Investment Accounts
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Real estate

If there's one thing investors love, it's property. If you're looking at this guide, you might love it too. Learn why property investing is so popular and the various investing options, from your own home to real estate ETFs.

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    Intro to real estate investing
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    How to invest in property?
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    Property crowdfunding
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    What can I do?
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    Summary
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Investing 101

Losing sleep wondering how the stock market works? We’ll walk you through why people are so keen on investing, the kind of investor you might want to be, and of course, how to make your very first investment.

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    Why even invest?
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    The basic concepts of investing
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    Active or passive?
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    Diversification
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    How to get started investing
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Portfolio construction

From stocks to bonds, gold and real estate, the best investors spread their risk across many investments. That's what this guide is all about: how to strike the perfect balance, tweak it if your situation changes, and why getting it right makes all the difference.

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    Why diversification is important
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    How to spread your risk
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    Measuring investment success
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    Tools to get started
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ETFs

ETFs let you invest in a host of markets, from European shares to US government bonds and gold, as easily as trading a single stock. In this learning guide, we'll walk through the world of ETFs and discuss how you can use them to build a balanced portfolio.

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    What are ETFs?
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    Types of ETFs
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    Active ETFs and smart beta
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    Building an ETF portfolio
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Portfolio rebalancing

If building a balanced portfolio is what you want, equally important is keeping it balanced months and years down the line. This learning guide will help you do exactly that and show you how much it might save (or earn!) you in the long run.

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    Asleep at the wheel
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    Why think about rebalancing
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    Tip the scales
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    Measures of success
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Thematic investing

Unlock the power of thematic investing! We'll walk you through the ins and outs of investing in themes and help you understand trends and build a diversified portfolio aligned with your beliefs. Learn from successful case studies and master portfolio monitoring.

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    Intro to thematic investing
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    Decoding themes in investing
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    The pros and cons of thematic investing
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    Building a thematic portfolio
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    How are your themes doing?
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Risk

As an investor, it's super important to understand a key element of your investing journey: risk. In this guide, we'll explore risk in investments, the factors that influence it, and how to think about it when building your investment strategy.

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    What's risk all about?
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    The 5 shades of risk
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    Factors influencing risk
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    Assessing your risk tolerance
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    Strategies to manage risk
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Interest rates

Unlock the secrets of interest rates and their impact on your investments. Learn how central banks steer the economy, navigate the effects on different asset classes, and make informed decisions for your financial journey.

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    What are interest rates?
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    Interest rates in the economy
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    The role of Central Banks
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    Interest rates & your investments
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ESG investing

Ready to navigate the green path of investing and unlock the world of sustainable wealth-building? From understanding ESG factors to building a green portfolio and assessing its performance, we've got you covered. Get started with our ESG learning guide.

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    Intro to ESG investing
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    Understanding ESG factors
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    Beyond the balance sheet
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    Structuring an ESG portfolio
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    Performance of ESG investing
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When to start

Ever wondered when to start investing? Discover why starting early could be your best bet, how to solidify your financial base, debunk market timing myths and understand the power of automation in investing.

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    The magic of starting early
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    Understanding your financial health
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    How to prepare
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    Time in the market
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    Automation, your best friend
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Money market funds

Money Market Funds are increasingly popular, especially in a high-inflation, high-rate environment. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of MMFs and help you understand the different types and things to look for when evaluating which MMF is right for you.

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    What are money market funds?
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    Types of MMFs
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    Picking the right MMF
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    Summary
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