Shares

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Shares suit a wide variety of investment strategies, although they can carry higher risks than funds. Because of this, they're more suitable for experienced investors.

The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.

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Introduction to shares

Putting your money into shares can seem daunting if you’re a newcomer to stock market investing. This essential introduction to shares lays bare the basics to help you understand exactly what’s involved.

How to buy shares

Once you’ve decided you’re comfortable with the risks involved in investing in shares, your next step is to start building your portfolio. Read on to find out about the different ways you can buy shares.

Influences on share prices

You've snapped up some shares and now you're looking for some price movement action. But what factors will make that happen? And because what goes up can just as easily come down, what factors might cause the price to plummet?

Adding up the costs of buying and selling shares

All investments have charges and it’s no different with buying and selling shares. We outline what costs you need to consider when it comes to trading stocks.

Corporate actions explained

Any corporate action can lead to share price movement. It's important to understand the different types of corporate action a company might take and how they could affect your investments.

Introduction to Venture Capital Trusts

Say hello to international shares

You can now buy and sell shares across 10 international exchanges, all on one easy investment platform.

Investments can fall as well as rise.

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Investment strategies

Stay up to date with the latest investment strategies from independent industry experts and our own professionals. We explore a wide range of different ideas and approaches so that you can work out the best investment plan for you.

Research Centre

For help with your individual share selections use our tools that allow you to research UK market indexes and daily share movements. You can look up information about historic share price as well as share performance statistics and related shares by sector. You can also find expert views from brokers and analysts, plus company information and news.

Exploring investments on Smart Investor

You have the choice of thousands of investments to help you achieve your financial goals. Once you’ve opened one of our accounts, we offer you various ways to explore and find the right investments for you.

Ways to invest

The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you could get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek independent advice.

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Smart Investor

To choose and manage your own investments from a range of funds, shares, ETFs and bonds, get started today by simply opening up an investment (stocks and shares) ISA, investment account or SIPP account with Smart Investor.

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