Investing fundamentals

Emerging markets are areas of the world where the economies are still developing and undergoing substantial change and volatility, such as Brazil and India.

Stock markets can be daunting, especially for beginners. This article breaks down what stock markets are and how they work, so we can understand how to use them to make money.

The stock market is often what people think of when talking about investing

Different types of investment fall into categories known as asset classes, which group them according to their common characteristics.

Find out what bonds are and why they can be attractive to investors.

A real asset has physical properties, but how does this affect them as investments and why might you want them?

Real assets are different from stocks and bonds

A commodity is a specific subset of real assets and include widely recognised investments such as gold and silver.

Everyone knows it's risky to ‘put all your eggs in one basket.’ The same principle applies to investing.

What is diversification and how does it work?

Learn more about equities and the benefits of accessing them via investment funds.

Who can save into an ISA and what are the benefits of using one?

For slightly more experienced investors, we introduce some more advanced concepts to help you deepen your understanding of investment and financial markets.

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