How to invest in shares | This is Money
Why do people invest directly in shares rather than letting a fund manager do the work for them? For some it is because they think they can beat the market and the manager, for others it's the attraction of owning a direct stake in a company, and for many share investors it comes down to the simple fact that they find it interesting. Whatever an individual investor's reason, buying shares directly remains a resoundingly popular option – and it's something that has seen a resurgence over the past year. Britain's biggest DIY investing platforms have reported increased interest in buying compa...
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