Share trading

In a nutshell, an index fund is a low-cost portfolio of shares and other assets that tracks a financial or stock market index. They’re a popular investment choice in the UK and worldwide.

Commodities are things that aren’t much different from one another if you were to get them from other sources. Find out how to invest in them.

We’ve reviewed the best stocks and shares ISA accounts in the UK, explaining who they might suit and what the benefits and drawbacks are.

Find out which platforms are offering free stocks and shares for new customers in the UK.

Our expert guide sets out how to buy US stocks from the UK plus you can compare platforms and fees.

Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 from the UK and discover some of the best S&P 500 index funds and where you can invest in them.

Fractional shares are fractions of company shares. Sometimes they’re made by brokers to allow those with limited funds to get access to stocks.

Find out the key differences between the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500.

Find out what we though about the recently launched UK version of the Public investing app in our review. We cover all the features, fees, and drawbacks of the platform.

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK’s biggest and most comprehensive wealth manager, so it’s not the cheapest. We cover everything in this review.