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4 articles Written by James Hartley Updated April 2026
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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

What Are Stocks? Stocks (also called shares or equities) represent ownership in a company. When you buy a stock, you own a small fraction of that business. If the company...

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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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A UK investor using a mobile app to buy shares on a trading platform, showing a share price chart and buy order screen How to Buy
18 Feb 2026 8 min read

How to Buy Shares in the UK

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