Whether you’re just starting out in investing or are looking for a new platform to transfer
your existing investments over to, Smart Investor could be for you.
It’s aimed at people who want to choose and manage their own investments and we offer an ISA,
Investment Account and a SIPP. We don’t give personalised advice,
but have lots of articles, videos and podcasts to help with your investment decisions.
There are thousands of funds available on the platform, but some people find the
choice quite daunting. So to help narrow it down, we have the Barclays Funds List which is a list
of around 40 funds our experts have analysed and believe offer good long-term investment prospects.
We also have a range of Ready-made Investments which can be a great option,
particularly if you’re not sure where to start or are short on time. There are five funds to choose
from and they each invest in a mix of shares, bonds and cash. When it comes to investing involves risk because stock markets
can fall as well as rise, so there’s a chance you could get less money back.
But there are ways to reduce that risk and that's where the Ready-made Investments differ.
You just need to read the characteristics of each and choose the one that sounds most like you.
You can also buy and sell shares, investment trusts, and exchange-traded funds on Smart
Investor and we go the extra mile to try and get you the best price.
With the Barclays Price Improver, 92% of trades placed in 2020 got a better price than
that quoted price on the London Stock Exchange. If you’re a Barclays current account customer,
another great thing about Smart Investor is that you can see your investments,
alongside all of the other banking products you have with us, via your online banking account
or the Barclays app. You can also now buy and sell investments on the app too.
I hope that helps – but there's loads more information available on our website. For now, I wish you the very
best with your investment journey, whatever route you decide to take.