A Beginner's Guide to Investing in the UK

You do not need to pick stocks or time the market. A single global index ETF gives you instant diversification across thousands of companies.

Write down why you are investing before you start. That thesis is your anchor when markets drop 20% and your instincts scream at you to sell.

Start with as little as a few pounds a month. The habit of investing regularly matters far more than the amount.

Ignore social media hype, ignore what your mates are buying, and ignore the daily market noise. Boring, consistent investing wins.