Investing

Start here

• How to buy shares in the UK: accounts, fees and the steps.
• Stocks and shares ISA vs cash ISA: risk, tax and the April 2027 change.
• Tax on shares explained: dividends, gains and Stamp Duty.

Investing calculators

• Dividend tax calculator
• Capital Gains Tax calculator
• Compound interest calculator
• Savings interest tax calculator
• Pension calculator

Markets

• UK markets at a glance: the FTSE 100, US indices and sterling, loaded when you choose.

More on ISAs and pensions

• ISAs explained
• Lifetime ISA explained
• Pension or ISA?
• Pension tax relief explained

Where to learn more

• MoneyHelper: Investing
• FCA: Investments
• FCA Financial Services Register

Investing carries risk: the value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you put in. Nothing here is financial advice.

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