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Investing principles

Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.

Investing principles

How to retire at 55

Our guide to starting your retirement earlier

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 14 Oct 2026

A to Z investing jargon buster

Helping to make investing simpler

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 05 Oct 2026

How long should I invest for? And why?

Why it pays to stay invested over time

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 29 Sep 2026

How much do you need to start investing?

Little and often can start you off

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 23 Sep 2026

You’ve spent a lifetime saving – now what?

5 tips for making the leap from saver to spender

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 16 Sep 2026

7 reasons to stick with shares

The continuing case for equities as bond yields soar

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 07 Sep 2026

3 thinking errors that cost you money

How to avoid making common investing bias mistakes

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 02 Sep 2026

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 27 Aug 2026

60/40 portfolio split explained: the basics

Does this investing rule of thumb still stack up?

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 13 Aug 2026

How to review your investment portfolio

A guide to reviewing your portfolio and ensuring it’s on track

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 10 Aug 2026

Terry Smith’s big bet against the passive revolution

Why star manager is worried about the boom in tracker funds

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 17 Jul 2026

State Pension ages: the rise to 68 - and the pension impact

Why official pension ages may change again

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 Jul 2026

What's the best way to help your adult child financially?

Pensions or ISAs, house deposit, student loan, or further study?

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 29 Jun 2026

Not sure how to invest? Start here

Tools, guidance and support to help you get started

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 25 Jun 2026

Gold: two charts that tell very different stories

Why investors should watch their biases

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 02 Jun 2026

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 28 May 2026

Your 10 most-asked bond questions, answered

Expertly demystifying bonds

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 26 May 2026

How much should you keep in an emergency fund?

Why an emergency fund matters, and how to start yours today

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 20 May 2026

The cost of waiting for the ‘right’ time to invest

It’s easy to find a reason not to invest

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 May 2026

What is pound cost averaging? The basics

How regular investing can help during market ups and downs

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 18 May 2026

How to deal with market crashes in retirement

Managing ‘sequencing risk’

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 14 May 2026

The biggest reason to invest will become clear in 2027

State pension age may have to rise again

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 13 May 2026

Tools that can make you a better investor

Reach your goals with this essential checklist

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 28 Apr 2026

From zero to £100k - the key to investing wealth

Why your first steps will be the hardest

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 28 Apr 2026

Rebuilding after the bubble

The effect of the dotcom bubble on our willingness to invest

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Apr 2026

Save or invest? 3 charts to help you decide

How to best allocate your money

Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 24 Apr 2026

What is diversification? The basics

How a minor tweak can make a big difference

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 23 Apr 2026

When is the best time to sell an investment?

Selling is notoriously riskier than buying

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 10 Apr 2026

3 ways to maximise your chances of investing success

Get the new tax year off to a flying start

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 09 Apr 2026

Your tax-saving toolkit

All you need to know before the 5 April deadline

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 30 Mar 2026

Doing nothing is the best strategy when markets go wild

Not following the crowd can be wise

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 27 Mar 2026

How this market wobble compares

Putting the current crisis into perspective

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 20 Mar 2026

If I made my first investment today - here’s what I’d do

Simple, practical steps to begin your first investment in 2026

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 16 Mar 2026

Compounding in a nutshell

The most powerful force in investment

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 13 Mar 2026

Investors can ride out the storm of the Middle East oil crisis

Putting the latest stock market wobble in context

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 13 Mar 2026

Market turbulence: why savvy investors won’t be panicking

How to navigate uncertainty in stock markets

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 12 Mar 2026

How to build a portfolio - with examples

Three practical steps from a relationship manager

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 10 Mar 2026

Iran conflict: markets and money questions answered

Our view on what recent events mean for markets

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 09 Mar 2026

Should I wait to invest?

Don’t let market movements cost you

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 05 Mar 2026

4 charts every investor needs when markets fall

What you need to know when volatility strikes

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 03 Mar 2026

How to create a retirement plan in 15 steps

Our simple checklist to ensure you stay on track

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Feb 2026

Why I’m telling my kids to saddle themselves with student debt

Should you pay off student debt early or invest for the future?

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 Feb 2026

Premium Bonds vs the rest

Are Premium Bonds the best home for your money?

Jemma Slingo Fidelity International - 12 Feb 2026

Retirement plan checklist: 10 years from retirement

A step-by-step guide to staying on track with your retirement plans

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Feb 2026

The 4% rule: the basics

A widely used pension drawdown method

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 03 Feb 2026

The best (and worst) years to retire

How timing affects your income

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 16 Jan 2026

7 investing rules of thumb

Tried and tested formulas for smarter investing

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 15 Jan 2026

Financial traps people fall into over the years

Avoid these common money mistakes

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 14 Jan 2026

5 money mistakes people make in their 70s

Embracing new financial strategies as we get older

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Jan 2026

5 expert portfolio tips for 2026

Portfolio-shaping hacks from one of our Wealth Managers

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 13 Jan 2026

8 steps to ‘permanently’ fix your finances

Our quick-route plan for time-poor people

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 08 Jan 2026

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 07 Jan 2026

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 07 Jan 2026

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 05 Jan 2026

5 money mistakes people make in their 40s

Growing families and bigger mortgages can stretch many people’s budgets

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 31 Dec 2025

Here’s what will move stock markets in 2026

Ed and Tom discuss the year ahead for investors

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 30 Dec 2025

Mortgage, ISA or pension? What most people get wrong

Should you overpay your mortgage, invest in an ISA or pay more into your pension?

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 22 Dec 2025

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 17 Dec 2025

Jonathan Guthrie: this is the truth about investing

The Financial Times journalist shares his insights in our latest podcast

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 16 Dec 2025

Pension, ISA or property for the self-employed: which is better?

Tax benefits, diversification and ease of access to cash should all be considered

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 10 Dec 2025

UK

10 scenarios for surviving a stock market bubble

The best and worst ways to survive a market downturn

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 21 Nov 2025

Oliver Griffin Fidelity International - 17 Nov 2025

The Warren Buffett gems you haven’t heard before

We trawled the Berkshire Hathaway archive in search of his best sayings

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 14 Nov 2025

What is financial wellness?

The four pillars to financial health

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2025

Beware the dangers of greed

The hidden instincts driving investor behaviour

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 31 Oct 2025

Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 28 Oct 2025

What’s the right number of funds to hold?

Our four-question sanity check

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 27 Jun 2025

3 steps to avoid higher rate tax in retirement

How to minimise your tax bill

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 30 May 2025

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