Types of investment advice guides

Learn about the investment options available, get to grips with low-cost ways to invest, and learn about the pros and cons of active and passive management.

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Investment funds explained

How to invest using funds, pick funds and the difference between trackers, unit trusts and more

7 September 2023

How much cash should investors have?

Find out how cash, premium bonds and money market funds can benefit your investment portfolio

6 April 2024

Innovative Finance Isas explained

Innovative Isas help you earn tax-free interest on peer-to-peer lending. Find out more about the different types available and the rates on offer

6 April 2024

Commercial property investment explained

We explore the benefits and pitfalls of investing in office blocks, shopping centres and more.

6 April 2024

Are fund charges eating into your returns?

Learn about the long-term effect of fund charges and fees on your investment returns, and how to save money.

6 April 2024

Ethical investing explained

How to pick shares, funds and trusts that reflect your values and avoid 'greenwashing'

14 March 2024

Investing in bonds explained

We explain how to invest in lower-risk assets such as corporate bonds, government bonds and gilts

24 January 2024

Investing in gold explained

Learn how to invest in gold, the role it plays in an investment portfolio and the risks and rewards on offer

13 December 2023

What is Bitcoin? Cryptocurrencies explained

Find out what Bitcoin is, how blockchain works - and if Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are worth investing in.

14 September 2023

Investing directly in shares

Get the lowdown on investing in shares, from the different types available to the returns you can expect

1 June 2023

Investment trusts explained

Learn all about the pricing, performance and the effect of gearing on investment trusts

1 June 2023

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Price of gold higher than ever - should you invest?

17 Apr 2024

Maxed out your Isa? Gilts are proving a popular option for investors

13 Apr 2024

Smart ways to make the most of new Isa rules

10 Apr 2024

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Stocks and shares Isa switching incentives: are they any good?

28 Mar 2024

The British Isa: does it pay to be patriotic with your savings?

08 Mar 2024

Spring Budget 2024 for investors: capital gains tax cut and new British Isa

06 Mar 2024

Investment platforms failing customers on cash interest

29 Feb 2024

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6 dos and don'ts when investing in a recession

22 Feb 2024

Judge approves Woodford fund redress scheme: what does it mean for investors?

12 Feb 2024

Which? Money podcast: a beginners guide to investing

02 Feb 2024

Which? Shorts podcast: what happens when investing goes wrong?

10 Jan 2024

Six common investing mistakes to avoid in 2024

29 Dec 2023

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FCA announce anti-greenwashing rules for investments, savings and more

28 Nov 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: investors to find it easier to switch stocks and shares Isa provider

22 Nov 2023

Do you have the right to buy investments that will lose you money?

14 Nov 2023

Which? Money podcast: the investment funds that could lose you money

22 Sep 2023

Monzo launches investment platform – how does it compare?

13 Sep 2023

Investment platforms recommending 'spot the dog' funds

Revealed: investment platforms still recommending worst-performing funds

29 Aug 2023

Cheapest investment platforms revealed

13 May 2023

Why investing in coronation coins could cost you

05 May 2023

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Types of investment advice guides

Investment funds explained

How much cash should investors have?

Innovative Finance Isas explained

Commercial property investment explained

Are fund charges eating into your returns?

Ethical investing explained

Investing in bonds explained

Investing in gold explained

What is Bitcoin? Cryptocurrencies explained

Investing directly in shares

Investment trusts explained

Latest News InWhich? Investing

Price of gold higher than ever - should you invest?

Maxed out your Isa? Gilts are proving a popular option for investors

Smart ways to make the most of new Isa rules

Stocks and shares Isa switching incentives: are they any good?

The British Isa: does it pay to be patriotic with your savings?

Spring Budget 2024 for investors: capital gains tax cut and new British Isa

Investment platforms failing customers on cash interest

6 dos and don'ts when investing in a recession

Judge approves Woodford fund redress scheme: what does it mean for investors?

Which? Money podcast: a beginners guide to investing

Which? Shorts podcast: what happens when investing goes wrong?

Six common investing mistakes to avoid in 2024

FCA announce anti-greenwashing rules for investments, savings and more

Autumn Statement 2023: investors to find it easier to switch stocks and shares Isa provider

Do you have the right to buy investments that will lose you money?

Which? Money podcast: the investment funds that could lose you money

Monzo launches investment platform – how does it compare?

Revealed: investment platforms still recommending worst-performing funds

Cheapest investment platforms revealed

Why investing in coronation coins could cost you

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