With investment, your capital is at risk
If you’re considering investing but want to understand the basics before you get started – or you’ve got some investments but want to learn more – you’re in the right place. We’ve created these lessons – along with a collection of videos, podcasts and articles – to help you on your way.
Understand the basic purposes of investing and get started with our five reasons to invest.
Prepare to invest: choose an investment platform that’s right for you.
Discover the benefits and quirks of ISAs, SIPPs and Investment Accounts and choose the home that suits you best.
Get acquainted with the function and purpose of different investments from the stock markets to funds, bonds and beyond.
Find out how you can build an investment portfolio that’s aligned with your goals.
Strike your balance between investing, cash savings and inflation.
Evaluate the range of investment fees and charges so you know what to expect.
Discover the regulations keeping your money safe – and how you can help.
Identify why investments need time and how compounding encourages exponential growth.
Recognise the importance of risk and three important things to consider when thinking about risk.