Invest in Themed Funds

Funds are not only a great way to gain exposure to major stock market indices, like the S&P 500 or FTSE All-Share, but also enable you to access more niche markets or specific sectors.

When buying funds, you invest in a basket of stocks that will mirror how a specific index performs without buying all the stocks individually.

Exchange-traded funds are exempt from the 0.50% stamp duty. Hold your funds as part of an ISA or SIPP tax wrapper, and you can access additional tax benefits.

Funds tend to be less costly than purchasing individual shares - fewer transactions, less trading costs.