6th Feb 2026
Trend investing is one of the simplest, and most popular, investment strategies used by both professional traders and everyday investors. Instead of trying to predict the market or hunt for “cheap” stocks, trend investors focus on one powerful idea: Buy assets that are already going up, and sell them when the trend turns. In this…
5th Feb 2026
Financial literacy in the UK is facing a worrying decline, especially among younger adults. A recent nationwide survey of 2,000 Brits by Shepherds Friendly reveals that Gen Z—those aged 18-24, are the least financially literate and confident generation yet. In particular, over half of young adults are unsure about key financial products such as ISAs,…
5th Feb 2026
If you’re thinking about adding Bitcoin to a diversified portfolio, there’s an immediate choice to make. You can either buy Bitcoin itself through a crypto exchange, or buy a traditional investment product that tracks Bitcoin’s price through your stockbroking account. While both approaches aim to give you exposure to Bitcoin, they work very differently in…
2nd Feb 2026
A Lifetime ISA (or LISA) is an individual savings account that can help you buy your first home or save for retirement. Investors can receive a whopping 25% Government bonus on top of the money that they save, which makes them a pretty appealing option to consider. In this guide, we will walk you through…
30th Jan 2026
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Personal Finance & Investing book bundle from Wiley Publishing. the prize One lucky reader will win a bundle of SEVEN books which focus on individual approaches to investing, spending and financial well-being. Published by Wiley, the titles include: Invest Your Way: How to Grow Your…
28th Jan 2026
The FTSE 100 is one of the most talked-about stock indexes in the UK, and for good reason. It’s full of big-name companies, pays decent dividends, and gives you exposure to a broad slice of the British economy. If you’re wondering how to invest in it (and whether it’s worth it), you’re in the right…
28th Jan 2026
‘Commodities’ is an Umbrella term for raw materials that can be traded like stocks and shares. Examples of ‘commodities’ include gold, oil, copper, wheat and even coffee. Some might say that commodities make the world go round. These products tend to see steady demand, no matter what the political environment looks like, which makes them…
27th Jan 2026
Dividend ETFS are a great way to build a passive income portfolio in 2026. These exchange-traded funds allow you to invest in a basket of dividend-paying stocks, without needing to pick out individual companies. Just like investing in regular dividend stocks, dividend ETFs issue regular payouts to investors, resulting in a steady stream of income…
19th Jan 2026
Fancy yourself as the next Dragon from Dragons’ Den? Or maybe you just want your money to go somewhere exciting with the potential for high returns? Investing in startups can be risky, ye, but it can also be seriously rewarding. And the good news is, you don’t need to be a millionaire to get involved….
14th Jan 2026
Leverage is one of those investing terms that sounds complicated and a little scary at first. You might hear it described as a way to “supercharge” returns, but also as something that can lead to big losses. So what actually is leverage in investing, how does it work, and when (if ever) should everyday investors…
6th Jan 2026
Listen to the latest MoneyMagpie Invest podcasts. Find us on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 57: UK Debt Hits £2.9 TRILLION – Are We in Serious Trouble? The UK’s national debt is now around £2.9 trillion. That’s not millions. Not billions. Trillions. In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Jenkins to break down what that…
5th Jan 2026
It seems like AI has taken over the world in the last few months. The technology is now being used for pretty much everything from generating images to writing emails. But, did you know that AI can also be used to help you invest? The rise of artificial intelligence has caused many financial institutions to…
