Ben Walker
Pound Cost Averaging Explained
Pound cost averaging is one of the simplest investing strategies available. Here's how it works, why it helps and how…
Penny Shares: The Attraction and the Danger
Penny shares promise huge returns from tiny prices, but low liquidity, wide spreads and pump-and-dump schemes make this one of…
Growth investing explained
Growth investing means backing companies expected to grow faster than the market. Here is how it works, how to spot…
Value investing explained
Value investing means buying good companies for less than they are worth, then waiting. Here is how it works and…
High yielding shares and income investing: a UK guide
A plain English guide to high yielding shares, dividend income, yield traps, ex-dividend dates and UK tax wrappers.
Buy and hold: the simplest investing strategy
A plain English guide to buy and hold investing, long-term discipline, diversification, costs and why patience still needs review.
Diversification investing: why spreading risk matters
A plain English guide to diversification investing, spreading risk across assets, sectors and regions, and avoiding false comfort.
Risk and reward: how investing trade-offs work
A plain English guide to risk and reward in investing, including volatility, time horizon, diversification and the trade-offs investors face.
Types of Shares: Ordinary, Preference and Deferred
A plain English guide to ordinary, preference and deferred shares, and why share rights matter before UK investors buy.
Types of stockbroker: which one do you need?
Compare types of stockbroker, costs and service levels before choosing an execution-only, advisory or discretionary account.