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Shares

When you buy shares, you own a piece of that company. As the value of that company goes up or down, your investment does too.
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Funds/ETFs

A fund is a basket of multiple investments. You can buy shares of funds or ETFs through your investing platform or brokerage.
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CFDs

A “contract for difference” (CFD) is a derivative product that allows you to trade based on the price of an underlying asset without actually owning the investment, it’s typically a risky method of trading because it involves leverage (borrowed money).
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Invest in industries and sectors

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Invest on exchanges

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Invest in indices

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Invest in commodities

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Invest in ETFs

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.


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George is a deputy editor at Finder. He has previously written for The Motley Fool UK, Nasdaq, Freetrade, Investing in the Web, MoneyMagpie, Online Mortgage Advisor, Wealth, and Compare Forex Brokers. He's focused on making personal finance and investing engaging for everyone. To do this he draws from previous work and his Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA), sharing what he’s learnt. When he’s not geeking out about money, you’ll find him playing sports and staying active. See full bio

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