Author: Moira O'Neill

ETFs explained
What is an Exchange-Traded Fund? The newest form of investment funds are called exchange-traded funds (or ETFs). They were only launched in 2020, but they’ve...

Active vs passive funds
Most investors get started by investing in funds. And one important choice that you need to make is between active and passive funds. It’s really...

Investment diversification explained
Everything you need to know about this key approach to investing Ever heard the phrase ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket'? When investing,...

Should you invest in shares or funds?
Here's how each type of investment works When you start investing in the stock market, there’s a big choice to make. Should you buy shares...

Understanding different types of investment funds
Everything from Oeics, investment trusts and ETFs to active vs passive strategies. Most people start their investing journey by choosing a fund. Here your money...

Isas vs pensions
If you had a spare £80,000 this tax year, you could fill your annual ISA and pension allowances to the brim. But most of us...

How much investment risk is right for you?
When you start investing, one of the first things to think about is your risk tolerance. This is not something that necessarily lines up with...

How to deal with stock market falls
With share prices looking wobbly, here’s how to think about your investments during a time of crisis When you invest your money, there’s always risk...