3rd Feb 2025
Stocks and shares ISAs are one of the most popular ways for beginners to enter the world of investing. They allow you to build a diverse portfolio of assets without needing to become a pro market analyst overnight! In this guide, we take a look at everything you need to know about stocks and shares…
30th Jan 2025
By piling your wealth into stocks that pay dividends and you could be setting up a nice little passive income stream for yourself. In this article, we’re going to explore the ins and outs of dividends. Plus, we highlight how you can find stocks that make regular payments to shareholders, and explore the two popular…
23rd Jan 2025
One of the longest-standing debates in the investing world is: should you invest in stocks or bonds? With markets evolving and economic landscapes shifting, it’s crucial to understand where to place your hard-earned money. Both stocks and bonds come with unique pros and cons that make them suitable for some investors, and not so suitable…
22nd Jan 2025
If 2024 will be known for anything, it will be the year that AI stocks took over the stock market. Numerous artificial intelligence stocks boomed last year with NVIDIA rising 171%, and Palantir surging by a whopping 369%. It is no surprise that many investors want to add AI stocks to their portfolio, particularly investors…
14th Jan 2025
Sponsored post On the 11th of December, XTB launched what they believe to be “one of the best stocks and shares ISAs in the UK”. That’s a pretty bold claim to make and it caught the attention of me, and the rest of the MoneyMagpie team, instantly! Stocks and Shares ISAs are one of the…
13th Jan 2025
Understanding how to buy stocks is the first step towards building a robust financial future for yourself. Do you like the idea of putting your faith in a company that you believe in? Or maybe you’ve identified a firm that has the potential to become a market leader in its industry, and you ‘want in’…
9th Jan 2025
The age-old question: Can you lose money in the stock market? We recently conducted a survey which revealed that the biggest reason that people don’t start investing is because they are afraid of losing all of the money that they invest. And for a good reason! The stock market can be unpredictable (even in the…
3rd Dec 2024
Soon comes round, doesn’t it? With less than four weeks to go until the big day, many of us will be having a serious think about what we’d like to give our loved ones for Christmas. If you’ve children, you probably already have a long list, but in this article, we’re going to add another…
31st Oct 2024
Can you believe that it’s nearly November? I’m personally more than ready for the shops to replace skeletons with Christmas trees and to start planning my Christmas market trips! For investors, the festive season represents a great time to take advantage of seasonal trends. Events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day Sales encourage…
22nd Oct 2024
Value stocks and growth stocks are the two big players in the stock market. Last week, we published an excellent guide on growth stocks that explains what they are, how to find them and why you might want to include them in your portfolio. To even things out a bit, this guide is going to…
21st Oct 2024
Eventually, the time will come when its time to let go of certain areas of your portfolio. Investors might choose to sell stocks for various reasons including to free up some extra cash or to reinvest in a more profitable opportunity. Selling your stocks can feel like a huge decision! What is the market turns…
18th Oct 2024
Growth stocks offer the promise of skyrocketing returns, but they also come with a bit of a risk. These stocks can be very alluring, especially for young, new investors who dream of house deposits, new cars and big holidays. But, what exactly are growth stocks and are they a good investment? In this article, we’ll…
