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4 articles Written by James Hartley Updated April 2026
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27 Feb 2026 6 min read

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

What Is an Index Fund? An index fund is a type of investment fund that automatically tracks a market index, such as the FTSE 100, FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or...

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23 Feb 2026 10 min read

How to Invest Money UK: A Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026)

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23 Feb 2026 7 min read

How to Invest in Gold UK (2026): A Complete Beginner's Guide

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A UK investor reviewing an S&P 500 ETF portfolio on a laptop screen showing a performance chart and fund comparison table How to Invest
2 Mar 2026 12 min read

How to Invest in the S&P 500 from the UK (2026): A Complete Guide

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