Building your portfolio

Learn all you need to know about exchange traded funds (ETFs), including what they are, how they work and how to invest in ETFs.

An IPO stands for Initial Public Offering and is also known as a ‘listing’ or ‘going public’. It’s the first sale of a company’s shares to the public. This is done by listing shares on a stock exchange such as the London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq or Euronext.

Liquidity is a financial term used to measure how easy it is to turn your assets into cash. Learn more about what liquidity is and what it means for investors.

A money market fund is a lower-risk investment vehicle that holds short-term debt issued by governments and companies. These funds aim to create a slightly better return than you’d get on cash in the bank.

You can use your AJ Bell account to buy US shares directly, or funds that invest in US companies and government debt. Learn more about tax on US shares.

Ethical investing is an investment approach considering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. Learn more about responsible investing here.

Income investing isn't just for retired savers – younger investors could also use as part of a balanced return strategy. Learn more about investing for income.

A lot of investors may not understand the difference between the London Stock Exchange, the FTSE 100, the AIM, and other names you’ve heard of. Learn about them here.

For most funds, you can choose to buy income or accumulation units. The difference is how they handle income (dividends or interest) generated by the fund.

Diversifying your investment portfolio can help to spread risk across multiple types of investments, rather than putting all your eggs in one basket. Learn how it works.

Market volatility can be a tricky time for investors, but there are things that can help to keep you on track with your plan. Learn about investing in volatile markets.

Learn about company SAYE/Sharesave schemes and what you might need to do once your scheme matures, such as transferring the shares into a tax-free Stocks and shares ISA.

All funds have important documents you should read before you invest in them. Learn more about Key Information Documents (KIDs) here.

PTM stands for Panel on Takeovers and Mergers. It’s a government levy that's charged to investors when they buy or sell shares for over £10,000. Learn more here.

Want to calculate the return on bond yields? Learn more about redemption yields and running yields and how they are calculated.

International investing can help diversify your investment portfolio and distribute risk between markets. Discover more about global investing here.

This article explains all you need to know about Treasury bills, including what they are and how they work, as well as the risks, returns and tax treatment of T-bills.

Corporate bonds are bonds issued by a company. Learn about the different types, what they're used for, and why one may choose to invest in corporate bonds.

Gilts are a type of bond issued by the UK government to help finance public spending. Learn more about what gilts are and why people may invest in government bonds.

Whether you want to trade stocks in your spare time or simply capitalise on your savings, read more about becoming a stock investor.

Find out what the FTSE 100 index is, what companies are included and how it’s constructed. You can invest in the FTSE 100 via shares, funds and ETFs, so learn more.

When you place regular trades, dealing and foreign exchange fees can add up. Learn about costs associated with frequent trading and the discounts available.

Thinking of investing in bonds? Learn all about the bond market, including the different types of government and corporate bonds, and their benefits and risks.

Learn all you need to know about the stock market, including what shares are, how they work and how to invest in shares for your portfolio.

Investment trusts are a type of collective investment with some unique features. Learn how they work and how to invest in investment trusts.