Insight and Ideas

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We bring you impartial, expert ideas, insights and recommendations, so you can make smarter investment choices.

Helping you choose

We offer the widest choice of investments in the market, but we also understand you might want a little help in choosing your investments. Our award-winning investment experts are here to help. Whether you're new to investing or a seasoned investor we have something for you. You'll find ideas and inspiration in the form of articles, interviews and news, plus rigorously selected fund recommendations and ready-made portfolios.

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Investment ideas

Quick start funds

Easy, straightforward investing. Three low cost funds selected by our experts. A simple way to help get you started.

ii Super 60

Discover a range of investments rigorously selected by our experts as quality options for your investment goals.

Model portfolios

Four ready-made portfolios selected and managed by our experts. Designed to help you realise your financial goals.

ii ACE 30

The UK's first rated list of ethical investments to help you align investments with your personal values.

Interactive investor launches an ethical investments long list with jargon consigned to the recycle bin.

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Articles and interviews

Trading tips and ideas

Whether you're seeking growth, income or both, there's inspiration here for you.

AIM and small-cap hub

Get the lowdown on smaller company shares and all that matters on the junior market.

Insider videos

Watch the city's finest answer the tough questions, so you can become a better investor.

ii news

The latest articles from our independent editorial team covering UK and international stocks and market trends.

Our experts analyse the major talking points for investors and share their investment ideas for the year ahead.

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Risk Warning: The price and value of investments and their income fluctuates: you may get back less than the amount you invested. If you are unsure about the suitability of a particular investment or think that you need a personal recommendation, you should speak to a suitably qualified financial adviser. Please note, the tax treatment of these products depends on the individual circumstances of each customer and may be subject to change in future. If you are uncertain about the tax treatment of the products you should contact HMRC or seek independent tax advice.