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Investing in shares

Buy, buy! Sell, sell! And everything in between.

Have you always wanted to play the stock market but don't know where to begin? Put away your DVDs of Wall Street, Trading Places and Other People's Money. We'll guide you through the basics on how to buy shares, how to sell shares, and how to know when you're getting ripped off. Plus, we offer advice on margin loans for the risk-takers and ethical investing for the change-makers.

Buying guides

Shares buying guide Thinking of dipping your toes into the stock market? Let's get you started.

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Ethical investing guide We help you choose the right option for your future and the future of the planet.

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