• Learn about investing
• Investment types explained
• Stocks and shares (equities)
• Funds
• Corporate Bonds
• Investment Trusts
• Exchange Traded Products
• Gilts
• Bonds
• Complex investments

Investment types explained

Helping you demystify the world of investments

Investing is often seen as a good way to make your money work for you. However, we understand that for many people investing is a bit of a mystery and knowing what to invest in can prove to be a challenge. Here we explain some of the common investment types available to you through The Share Centre.

Stocks and shares (equities)

We explain what stocks and shares are, the advantages of investing in them and how
The Share Centre helps make investing quick and easy.

Unit Trusts and OEICs (funds)

What's the difference between a Unit Trust and an OEIC? How do they work? How does trading in funds differ from trading in shares? We have the answers.

Investment Trusts (funds)

The purpose of Investment Trusts is to invest in the shares of other companies. Here we highlight the differences between Investment Trusts, Unit Trusts and OEICs.

Exchange Traded Products

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs) are issued as shares. We explain exactly how they are traded and how to ascertain which type of ETF or ETC might suit your investment needs.

Gilts

Gilts represent a loan from you to the Government and are seen to be a lower risk than company-issued Bonds. We look at how Gilts work and which type of Gilt might be right for you.

Bonds

What are Bonds? How do they differ from Gilts and what are the risks of investing in Bonds? We examine how Bonds work, the interest they pay and how they are affected by tax.

Complex investments

Include Covered Warrants, Convertible Bonds and Exchange Traded Commodities (ETCs).

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