Investing Basics
How the stock market actually works
Most people have a vague idea that the stock market exists and that it is important. They hear about it…
How to open a share dealing account in the UK
A share dealing account is the basic doorway into buying and selling shares in the UK. The account itself is…
ISA tax break: Britain’s best wrapper explained
An ISA tax break is simple on the surface: money inside the wrapper can grow without income tax, dividend tax…
What is the FTSE 100?
FTSE 100 is the name most people hear when the news talks about the UK stock market. It tracks 100…
What is a dividend?
What is a dividend? It is one of the simplest ideas in investing, but it is often explained badly. Once…
Why do share prices go up and down?
Share prices go up and down because buyers and sellers keep changing what they think a company is worth. Some…
What is a share? The plain English version
A share is the smallest possible slice of ownership in a company. That is the whole idea. If you buy…