Whether you are new to the world of investing or have been managing your own portfolio for years, this section is designed to provide educational content to help you to navigate markets. This ranges from an introduction to investing (including how to invest) and an explanation of the different asset classes all the way through to diversification and buying the dip. The content comprises both written articles and animated videos.

Most of the written content has three layers – short, medium and long versions. This is designed to enable you to choose the appropriate version depending on how much detail you want on each subject and your level of knowledge. We add to the educational content in this section on a periodic basis. 

We hope you find this informative and beneficial. Please do get in touch if you would like to see any explainer not covered here by emailing us.

Understanding your risk profile

One of the key questions to answer before making an investment is: What is my risk profile?
What is a risk profile?

Introduction to investing

This short video examines some of the most commonly asked questions about investing, including:

  • What is investing?
  • Is investing risky?
  • What do you need to know before you start investing?
Introduction to investing

Where to invest

What can you invest in? This video explains different kinds of assets, including what shares and bonds are, as well as looking at gold and house prices.

Where to invest

Managing risk

When you invest there is a strong link between the risk you take and the potential returns you might receive. This video walks you through how these risks might vary depending on the type of investment, and some ways you might try and manage them.
Managing risk

Using funds

As an alternative to investing in an asset directly, you could choose to invest via a mutual fund. This video explains the different types of funds that are available and the benefits of using them.
Using funds