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Investment Beginner

Cptralls · 2021-04-19 14:08:18

Hi All, I've been reading up on investing, I'm completely new to it.To begin with I want to invest £1k and perhaps add to this over time. I've a number of initial questions. 1. The platform is obviously key, I'm unsure of what to go with or even how to pick one. What are my options here? 2. Everything I've read advises…

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barnstar2077 Posts: 1,650 Forumite

9 June 2021 at 3:53PM

You may find this video from Pensioncraft useful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qLgw4FS6wI

Don't be put off by the name of the channel, the funds can be used in stocks and shares ISAs too. I hold Vanguard's FTSE Global All Cap Index fund on Vanguards own platform myself. Cheap (but not the cheapest) easy solution.

Vanguard also do one stop Lifestrategy funds too, if 100% equity is not your thing (depending on your timeframe.)

Think first of your goal, then make it happen!
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