Stocks

16 May 2023 What are stocks and shares? A guide for beginners

Stocks and shares are the most popular asset among investors as of 2022, but what are they? Check out our in-depth guide to find out!

Investing basics Beginner

James Ashoo

2 min read

6 April 2023 What are fractional shares? A guide for beginners

Learn how to buy stocks and shares with as little as £2 using fractional shares

Beginner Stocks

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James Ashoo

2 min read

6 April 2023 What is the S&P 500 and how do you invest in it?

Many people who want to invest but don't have the time to research individual stocks use the S&P 500. But what is it?

Stocks Intermediate

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Meet the authors

James Ashoo

Senior Content Writer

James has been investing for over five years. His aim is to explain the hard stuff, easily! When he's not chewing your ear off about stocks and crypto, he'll most likely be telling bad jokes.

Harjas Singh

Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder

With a wealth of experience in fintech, Harjas is the man in the know when it comes to all things product. Investing features, chatting capabilities and thriving communities – he oversees all development on the Shares app!

Harry Harrison

Finance Writer

Harry is an experienced business writer, with a love for all things tech. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing sport and winning at chess. He also loves posting inside the Shares app!