Invest wisely

We have developed a number of resources to help you learn more about investing. Whether you're an existing investor looking to build on your knowledge, or a complete investment novice, this section may prove useful.

Guide to investing

We are delighted to present Fidelity's smart money guide to investing. This helpful guide compares investment types and helps determine what's right for different financial objectives and of course, different levels of risk tolerance.

Guide to investing

First time investors

We believe we have everything you need to become an investor, arranged in sections that cover the five clear stages of your first investment.

First time investors

Getting the right mix

To get the right balance between risk and return, it is good practice to hold different types of investments (cash, bonds and equities).

Getting the right mix

Take a long term view

The stock market is a place for long-term savings - usually five to ten years or longer, and it is important to remember this if the market changes. But there are ways to make market volatility work for you and help smooth out it's effects on the value of your investment.

Take a long term view