Beginner

We all gotta' start somewhere folks! Learn how to get started with the investing basics. 

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What are stocks and shares?
Cryptocurrency explained for beginners
What are mutual funds? A beginner's guide - bonds, stocks and securities in a basket
Investing in asset classes explained
Dollar-cost averaging for beginners
What are bonds?
What are ETFs? A guide for beginners
10 tips for beginner investors
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What is a retail investor? A retail investor checking their stocks via the Shares app
Ethical investing strategies
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What are commodities? A guide for beginners
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The Nasdaq's opening and closing times
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A bull market image demonstrated by a positive trend line over a bull
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How to buy Apple shares
How to invest in stocks
When is the right time to buy and sell stocks
The stock market explained
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Meet the authors

Lucy Burgess

Lucy Burgess

Head of Content

Lucy has spent the last 8 years working in fintech. It's safe to say she's pretty passionate about making finance welcoming to everyone.

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James Ashoo

Content Writer

James has been investing for over four years. His aim is to explain the hard stuff, easily! When he's not chewing your ear off about stocks and crypto, he'll most likely be telling bad jokes.

Harjas Singh

Harjas Singh

Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

With a wealth of experience in fintech, Harjas is the man in the know when it comes to all things product. Investing features, chatting capabilities and thriving communities – he oversees all development on the Shares app!