Guides
Short, plain-language guides.
The basics
What is an index?The number behind the market→
What is an ETF?How you actually own an index→
The snowball effectWhy time beats timing→
Common questions
How much should I invest each month?A buffer first, then an amount you can keep up→
Lump sum or monthly?What the research says→
How risky is an index fund?How far it can fall, and what you control→
Common beginner mistakesFive that cost the most→
ETF or index fund?Same idea, two ways to buy it→
Accumulating or distributing?What happens to the dividends→
What is a good fund fee?Benchmarks, and why 1% is a lot→
Choosing what to buy
Which global index fund?Five things to check→
What is MSCI World?1,280 companies in 23 countries→
S&P 500 or a global index fund?One country or twenty-three→
Choosing a platformWhat to check before you open an account→
Does technical analysis work?MACD, RSI and what the research says→
How much do I need to stop working?The 4% rule, with a calculator→
United Kingdom
Stocks and shares ISA explainedTax-free growth, £20,000 a year→
ISA or SIPP?Flexibility against tax relief→