π Investment Academy The best investment apps of 2022 π There are lots of ways to invest money, and even apps to help. Our guide looks at the best investment and trading apps available in 2022, comparing them based on features and fees.
π Investment Academy How does the stock market work? π If you want to start investing or trading, you may be wondering what the stock market is, or how the stock market works. Our guide explains how to start investing for beginners... and pros, alike.
π Investment Academy How to invest money πͺ If youβre considering investing money for the first time, we have all the tips and tricks you need to decide on the right approach for you, plus practical advice on how to get started.
π Investment Academy What is a Stocks and Shares ISA A Stocks and Shares ISA is a way to invest money with a number of tax benefits. Read our guide to Investment ISAs to discover how to pick the best provider, plus the rules and fees involved.
π Investment Academy The best investment apps of 2021 π There are lots of ways to invest money, and nowadays there are even apps to help. Our guide looks at some of the best investing apps available today, comparing them based on features and fees.
π Investment Academy When should I start investing? β If youβre considering investing but are not sure whether itβs right for you, there are a few simple questions which can help you decide whether itβs finally time to splurge on stocks or bank on bonds.
π Investment Academy Plum Investment funds performance π The world of investing can be a confusing place, but at Plum we're on a mission to change that! We take a look at how each of the investment funds we offer has performed over the last five years.
π Investment Academy What is the investing Price to Earnings ratio? π The P/E ratio, or Price to Earnings ratio, is one of the most common tools for investors to work out the value of a company. Here weβll break down and simplify what the P/E ratio is and why itβs important when making investment decisions.
π Investment Academy A Question of Confidence π A less obvious impact resulting from the imminent threat of Coronavirus pandemic, is that global stock markets have taken a hit. We take a look at why that is, and what you can do about it.
π Investment Academy How to Start Investing for Beginners πΆ Weβre on a mission to actively promote the potential benefits that investing can offer, because we want everyone in society to have knowledge and opportunity to grow their money for the future π±
π Investment Academy How to Invest With Plum π± There are many reasons why people donβt invest their savings, but for many itβs because they donβt understand the process. And we donβt think thatβs fair! Hereβs how you can get started with Plum.
π Investment Academy Managing Investment Risk π When investing, the disclaimer, βCapital at Riskβ, is always given. There are very real risks though, so itβs important to be aware of potential pitfalls... before deciding where to stash our cash!
π Investment Academy What is diversification in investment? Amongst the wisdom we treasure is the phrase βdonβt put all your eggs in one basketβ! We look at what it means to diversify your investments, and the strategies you can use to do this π§Ί
π Investment Academy What's a Mutual Fund? Our investing series continues with this article on Mutual Funds. This example is brought to life with the aid of a case study from Blockbusters heyday, to provide a lesson in investment basics π
π Investment Academy What is a Bond in investing? π€ In this simple guide to investments terminology. This time out we look at βbondsβ, to see how these differ from βsharesβ, and where they fit into the range of investment funds offered by Plum.
π Investment Academy What is a share in investing? π€·ββοΈ We lift the lid on the secretive world of investing. You can find out what terms like stocks and shares actually mean and learn the mechanics of how they are bought and sold.
π Investment Academy Say hello to the 'Splitter' Our Splitter lets you automatically divide your deposits between Pockets youβve created (your bank might call these pots) and any investment funds that youβve previously selected.
π Investment Academy What we are actually doing to help women invest. We have noticed something. 60% of Plumsters are women but only 40% of investors with Plum are women. We want to even the score.
π Investment Academy How much should you invest? In this article we go through some things to consider when deciding how much to invest and how often to top them up.
π Investment Academy Is investing right for me? In this article we go through a checklist to help you decide if you should invest and some things to keep in mind.
π Investment Academy Investment Jargon Buster Brush up on the common terms and phrases used when talking about investments, so you can walk the walk AND talk the talk.
π Investment Academy What to do if my investment is down? This article goes through what you should consider if your funds are down.
π Investment Academy How Plum investing works This article shines some light on how investing with Plum works and what you can expect.
π Investment Academy Investing with Plum - Step by step In this article we take you through the steps to making your first investment with Plum.
π Investment Academy Banks behind the scenes We shed light on the 5 things you've always wanted to know about UK banks.