How to invest

If you're new to investing, but aren't sure how to go about it, MoneyWeek's 'how to invest' pages are the place for you.

Here, you'll find everything you need to know about investing, from the basics, to tips on strategies, building a portfolio, what to buy and asset allocation. We've got videos and articles for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

If you’re new to investing, read these articles first

Two things to do before you put a penny in the stock market

It’s important to get your house in order before you start buying shares. Here’s how to lay the foundations for successful investing.

What are the main asset classes?

This week, we look at the main asset classes available to UK investors. Most portfolios contain a mix of these in some proportion.

The anatomy of a share

When people talk about investing they are usually talking about buying and holding the shares of companies listed on a stock exchange. But what does this actually mean? What is a share and what do you get if you buy one?

How to achieve your financial goals

If you’re investing for a comfortable retirement, then you’ve got to beat inflation. And there’s really only one way to do that – here’s how.

Who’s who in investing

Stockbrokers, money managers, private bankers, planners, wealth managers, financial advisers… what do they all do and which one do you need?

How to construct a portfolio

How do you go about putting all of your assets together? Matthew Partridge explains the art of portfolio construction.

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A complete beginner's guide to investing in gold

Everyone should have some gold in these torrid times. But how do you get hold of it? Here's the best place to get started.

Which online ISA provider is the right one for you?

When it comes to buying an ISA or SIPP, there are several investment platforms and brokers to choose from. Find out which is best for you.

Confused by financial jargon? Look it up in our glossary

From ADRs to Z scores – all the financial terms you wish you understood, but were too embarrassed to ask about.

Four simple but effective ideas for building a portfolio

How to set up a regular savings plan

David C Stevenson’s three-part series on how to set up a long-term regular savings plan using five simple investment trusts.

The six ETFs I'd pick if I was building a portfolio from scratch

David C Stevenson explains how to put together a simple, no-nonsense portfolio of ETFs from scratch.

The Kids’ Portfolio: Four top funds to buy for your children

Having 40 years to invest can free you up to take risks in the big themes of the next few decades, says David C Stevenson. Here, he picks four of the best funds to buy for the long term.

The MoneyWeek portfolio of investment trusts

A simple, easy to manage portfolio of our favourite investment trusts, selected by Merryn Somerset Webb, offering defensiveness, stability, exposure to growth, and some income.

How to invest in a stocks and shares Isa

Ed Bowsher runs through the nuts and bolts of opening a stocks and shares Isa, and gives you some investment ideas to consider.

The lowdown on passive investing

Passive investing is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to invest. Ed Bowsher explains how it works, and what to watch out for.

A beginner's guide to investing in bonds

It's easy to become confused about bonds. In this video, Ed Bowsher offers a simple explanation of the main types of bond.
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All articles on how to invest

How to stop your mind "anchoring" and hobbling your judgement

Your brain’s tendency to focus upon only the most recent information can be disastrous for your investment decisions, says Cris Sholto Heaton. Here’s how to get around it.

By: Cris Sholto Heaton

Uber’s big belly flop might be good news for wider markets

Uber’s share price took a massive hit after listing on the New York Stock Exchange. John Stepek looks at what its performance tells us about the wider market.

By: John Stepek

Great frauds in history: Quentin Thomas Wiles and MiniScribe

Quentin Thomas Wiles was jailed for three years after falsifying data to mask the fact that he had failed to turn around a bankrupt company.

By: Dale Nicholls

Berkshire Hathaway: don’t bet on a Buffett bounce

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has lagged the US stockmarket for years. Don’t bet on that changing, says John Stepek.

By: John Stepek

Forget Buffett: if it’s value stocks you want, here’s what to buy

Warren Buffett was once a value investor. Now he’s buying big tech. Merryn Somerset Webb asks Lyrical Asset Management’s Andrew Wellington: “Where’s the real value now?”

By: Merryn Somerset Webb

How to prepare for a Corbyn government

The real risk to your finances is not Brexit, says Merryn Somerset Webb, it’s that the mismanagement of Brexit could lead to a Corbyn government. So how do you prepare? 

By: Merryn Somerset Webb

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