Investment guides

Learn about the fundamentals of investing with our free investment guides.

The Share Centre getting started document

Getting started

Taking your first steps in the stock market, how it all works and what you can do to start investing with confidence.

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The Share Centre how to read the FT, market and indices document

How to read market indices & charts

Common research methods and an explanation of how to read the most popular types of charts.

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The Share Centre introduction to trading document

Introduction to trading

Types of investments, common investment strategies and our top ten tips for knowing when to sell.

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The Share Centre fund of funds made easy document

Introduction to funds of funds

Who manages our funds of funds, their varying levels of risk and how to invest in the right one for you.

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The Share Centre introduction to shares document

Introduction to shares

This guide explains what shares are, how they came into existence, what rights they give you and the benefits of share ownership.

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The Share Centre introduction to ISAs document

Introduction to ISAs

A simple introduction to what an ISA is, how it works and the different types of ISAs available.

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