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16 articles Written by James Hartley Updated April 2026
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How to buy Apple shares in the UK showing a simple stock chart and GBP to USD conversion for a US-listed share purchase Investing Guides
2 Mar 2026 1 min read

How to Buy Apple Shares in the UK (2026 Guide)

Apple is one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world, known for the iPhone, Mac, services revenue and a strong balance sheet. UK investors can access Apple shares...

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How to buy Amazon shares in the UK showing a US stock purchase with GBP to USD conversion and a rising share price chart Investing Guides
2 Mar 2026 2 min read

How to Buy Amazon Shares in the UK (2026 Guide)

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Is investing worth it showing a chart comparing investment growth vs cash savings over time for UK investors Investing Guides
2 Mar 2026 10 min read

Is Investing Worth It? What the Data Actually Shows for UK Investors in 2026

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Featured image showing a global index fund investment dashboard and long-term growth chart. How to Invest
27 Feb 2026 6 min read

How to Invest in Index Funds UK: A Beginner's Guide

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Featured image showing beginner investing with small monthly amounts and growth charts. Investing Guides
27 Feb 2026 6 min read

How Much Do You Need to Start Investing in the UK?

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Illustration of a beginner UK investor buying UK and US stocks through an online investment platform. How to Buy
26 Feb 2026 15 min read

How to Buy Stocks in the UK (2026): A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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Illustration of a beginner UK investor opening a Stocks and Shares ISA and starting to invest in a global fund Investing Guides
26 Feb 2026 8 min read

How to Start Investing in the UK (2026): A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide

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Illustration of a UK investor buying fractional shares through an investing app using a small amount of money Investing Guides
26 Feb 2026 6 min read

Fractional Shares UK: What They Are and How to Buy Them (2026)

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Infographic showing the steps to buy gilts in the UK, from choosing a platform to placing a gilt order How to Buy
26 Feb 2026 8 min read

How to Buy Gilts in the UK: A Complete Guide (2026)

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Illustration of a beginner investor buying diversified ETFs through a UK investment platform. How to Buy
26 Feb 2026 6 min read

How to Buy ETFs in the UK: A Beginner's Guide (2026)

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