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QWhat is an ETF? The explanation I wish I'd had when I started

Right — new short just dropped, and I want to do something a bit different with this one. If you’ve been around investing content for any length of time, you’ve heard the word “ETF” thrown around constantly. Reddit thre…

First reply Woody_TIC#1

Bonds tie me in knots.

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Investing Dunc_at_TIC Regular · 5 months ago

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QMorning All. Paid day last week, all the bills have gone out as of this morning. I have £1000 that I am investing this month. Can anyone recommend any individual stocks that I invest in please?

I have invested in S&P 500 & FTSE all world funds in previous months but would love to add some individual stocks to my portfolio. I know this is higher risk strategy and it will only make up a smaller % of my portfolio …

First reply FinLord

Great question - if you have only ever invested in funds before I would first decide what structure and types of stocks you are looking to add. The funds you…

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Investing MrJT Regular · 5 months ago

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QWhat platform is best for forex trading in the UK?

What platform is best for forex trading in the UK?

First reply Wolfstone

It really depends on your skill level, if you’re experienced and you’re looking to trade exotic pairs - then someone like IG will probably be best. If you want a…

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Trading Jellyfish123 Seedling · 5 months ago

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QVery new to investing. I created a Hargreaves Landsdown account but I find it a bit confusing. Does anyone recommend a simpler platform?

I’ve always put money away in savings every month but I seeing things about how inflation just kills your savings. I want to be able to invest this money so that it creates a return me. I dipped my toe in the water with …

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First reply Wolfstone

Hargreaves was actually my first investing account I opened around 11 years ago. It’s more traditional and seems less fintech - but it’s not a bad platform, not the best…

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Investing MrJT Regular · 5 months ago

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QWhere does everyone receive their investing information from?

I never know where the best place to look is when sourcing regular investing info… at the minute it is only through YouTube, but I feel like once it is there it is already too late to bother with it?

First reply Wolfstone

I’d start here to understand the basics, Best Investment Apps in the UK 2026 — Tested With Real Money - you’ll find on youtube there is a lof ot misinformation…

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Investing investor21 Regular · 5 months ago

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QWhat is the easiest way to start investing/learn the basics?

Fully new to this, but want to start dipping my toes in and learn

First reply Wolfstone

I’d say throw yourself in the deep end and start small, like £10, buy something and you’ll learn more than watching a lot of YouTube videos. But both will help!

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Investing aves Seedling · 5 months ago

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QWhat's the next big coin to invest in?

I feel like I have missed out on all the major coin runs. What’s the next big thing?

First reply Wolfstone

Personally - I think Bitcoin, sounds boring but I’ve lost so much on coins that offer huge utility but have no application

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Crypto DividendDragon Regular · 5 months ago

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QHow much do I need to start investing with?

I started my investing journey in Jan of this year with £100 deposited into my account. But I don’t know if this is enough? Please can someone let me know if this is an ok starting point or not, thanks!

First reply Wolfstone

Honestly… you can start investing with £10 if you wanted to. I’d recommend dipping your toe in the water to get a feel for the app and the markets. Sometimes,…

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Investing investor21 Regular · 5 months ago

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QNew to trading where to start?

Ive seen so many people trading and becoming succesful from so. Whats the best way to start investing as a complete novice. Also how would i track the best stocks and shares to invest in as it seems like it takes alot of…

First reply Wolfstone

Honestly, a lot of the time it’s similar to choosing between any decent German car manufacturer - it’s preference, there are a few really good ones. I personally rate capital.com…

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Trading WetBandit Regular · 5 months ago

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QShould i transfer a partial final salary pension?

If i worked at a previous employer that had a final salary pension scheme and i was only there for 7 years, is it worth transferrring? i was always told no

First reply Wolfstone

honestly, whoever told you no is spot on. Final salary pensions are basically gold dust because they guarantee you a set income for life, even for just 7 years of…

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Pensions WetBandit Regular · 5 months ago

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QBBC: 'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'

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News The Investors Centre TIC Team · 5 months ago UNANSWERED

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QIs it too late to buy Gold/Silver?

I was at work yesterday and one of my colleagues said I should invest in Gold. I think he’s half right but hasn’t it just been on a really good run? I was lead to believe that buying anything when it peaks is likely a b…

First reply TIC Tom

I’d suggest dollar averaging in, then you can always take advantage of a big dip if you fancy your chances

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Investing DoughBoy Seedling · 5 months ago

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QGBP/USD looking interesting this week with BoE decision incoming — anyone trading it?

With the BoE rate decision due this week and the dollar looking pretty soft lately, GBP/USD feels like one of the more interesting pairs to watch right now. Cable’s been pushing higher but I’m not sure how much of that i…

First reply Wolfstone

Hhmmm. Too many unknown macroeconomic features for me to be sure, but definitely some volatility to profit from!

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Trading PortfolioPhoenix Contributor · 5 months ago

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QCFD Broker Discussion

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The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago UNANSWERED

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QBrokers for cTrader - Discussion

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The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago

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QAt what point does it make sense to invest outside your ISA?

I max out my Stocks & Shares ISA every year (£20k allowance) and I’m now wondering whether to start putting extra savings into a general investment account or just keep building up cash on the side. A few things I’m uns…

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Investing Expert Wolfstone Trusted · 5 months ago

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QBBC: Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?

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News The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago UNANSWERED

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QBBC: UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook

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QFT: EQT makes improved £9.7bn offer for Intertek

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QGOOGLE: Train hits deer and spills 500 litres of diesel on Devon tracks - live updates - Devon Live

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News The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago

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QFT: The military man trying to save US-Iran peace talks

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QGOOGLE: UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices - BBC

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News The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago

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QBBC: UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

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QFT: Senators grill Warsh on independence from Trump and personal wealth

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QBBC: Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'

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QBBC: Uni staff strike for cost of living 'weighting'

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News The Investors Centre TIC Team · 6 months ago

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QCan I trade as much as I want in my ISA?

I have maxed out my ISA this year but I want to trade oil due to the current situation in the middle east. Am i allowed to trade as much as i want within my ISA and the profits wont be taxed? Any insight on this situatio…

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ISAs The Investors Centre TIC Team · 7 months ago

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