10 benefits of Smart Investor
Whether you’re new to investing or a more experienced investor, Smart Investor has lots of different tools available to help.
Before you start
Tempting as it may be to plunge straight into investing, you may need to address other aspects of your personal finances first. In this section, you'll learn more about some of the things you should take into consideration before putting your money to work.
Always remember that investments can fall in value and you may get back less than you invest.
Five things to consider before you start investing
If you’re considering investing, it’s vital to get your finances in order before you begin. Check through these points to make sure you’re prepared.
Five ways to be a Smart Investor
There are certain key traits which smart investors often possess. We look at five of these and explain how they may help you to achieve investment success.
How interest rate changes affect your finances
Interest rates, whether they are rising or falling, can have a significant impact on your finances and investments. We explain what you need to know.
Investing money - the basics
Getting back to basics can help you become a smarter investor. We take you to your starting point.
Practical principles for better investors
Investing can potentially get your cash working harder for you. But you need to be prepared to be in it for the long run and understand that unlike saving, it comes with risk: you can lose money. We look at some of the key principles you should take on board before you get started.
Why the savings gap can’t be ignored
The majority of people in the UK recognise the value and importance of saving. But a lack of awareness and understanding means many are at risk of not saving adequately for the future. This must be addressed now.
Should I save in a bank account or invest?
It can be tempting to answer 'neither' when times are hard, but it's definitely worth putting money away for the future, whatever your plans might be.
Should you save cash or invest?
Find out why some people hold cash and others invest, and take a look at the differences between saving and investing.
Barclays Life Planner
Barclays Life Planner aims to help with your financial planning. Based on your goals and circumstances, it projects how your savings or investments could potentially perform in the future.
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.
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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.