Whether you’re an experienced investor or just finding out what investing is, we’ve got a range of articles to help you understand more about investing.
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The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back the full amount you invest. Eligibility criteria, fees and charges apply.
Start the new tax year right
The new tax year is here, and so are your refreshed ISA allowances.
You could invest up to £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA and up to £9,000 per child in a Junior ISA.
Your capital is at risk. Eligibility criteria, fees & charges apply.
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I’m a beginner
If you’re looking to build wealth over time, then investing your money could be a good way to start. We have the tools and information to help you take those first steps.
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I’m experienced
Wondering what your next move could be? Whatever your concern we could help you make confident decisions that you’re comfortable with.
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I’m future planning
Investment planning means taking care of your future self. Whether it’s 10, 20 or 30 years down the line, start looking ahead and planning for the life you want.
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Things to know if you're new to investing
We dive into the essentials that every beginner should know to start building a strong financial future.
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Should I save or invest?
Save or invest? While we should all save some of our money in cash for our short-term goals, investing could serve you better for the longer term.
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Put your money to work with an ISA
This article delves into the different types of ISAs we have on offer.
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When is a good time to invest?
Any investment should be looked at as a medium to longer-term goal (five years or more). The sooner you start investing, the sooner your money could be working for you.
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How inflation affects you?
We all know that prices rise over time – inflation is the economic term used to describe that. And the rate of inflation that you often see reported in the news shows how quickly they’re going up.
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See how rising prices could be holding your cash back and what you could do about it.
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Royal Bank Invest is managed by an experienced investment team at Coutts who carefully analyse market movements and position your money accordingly.
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What causes stock market fluctuations
Stock market fluctuation can be affected by factors like supply and demand, uncertainty or consumer confidence.
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Five habits of experienced investors
From being patient, to thinking long term, to taking a diversified approach, we look at habits that experienced investors adopt to help make decisions.
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Lessons from history: how markets have recovered from previous crises
If recent history has taught us anything it's that equity markets have recovered from previous world events. This chart (click to expand) shows the returns on equities (shares), cash and bonds over a 20-year period.
Past performance isn’t a reliable indicator of future performance. The value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, and you may not receive the amount of your original investment.
Interest rate change
Published: May 2025
Gain insights from Royal Bank experts on the most recent interest rate change.
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Monthly investment update
Published: May 2025
Read our monthly investment update covering the latest market trends and insights to keep you informed and confident in your financial journey.
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Investment Outlook 2025
Published: December 2024
Read about global markets and trends in the latest edition of our investment outlook.
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Pensions for the self-employed
We know retirement planning probably isn’t the most exciting task to think about, but we want to help you understand the benefits it could have on your future.
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Is a pension an investment?
A personal pension is, quite simply, one of the most tax-efficient ways to put money away for your future.
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Combine your pensions
You could bring your pensions together pretty easily, making them more straightforward to manage while potentially saving you money.
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Five ways to get retirement ready
Whether retirement seems a long way off or just around the corner, it makes sense to spend some time thinking about what kind of future you want.
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