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Whether you're looking to set up a personal pension, want to get started trading shares or are wondering about how to get into new investment trends like spread betting, our comprehensive Investment Guides are the place to start.

The Golden Rules of Investment

INVESTMENT GUIDES: The IC draws on the well of experience from its 150-year archive to reveal the financial lessons that stand the test of time.

10 June 2010

Alternative investments

How to invest in bonds, property, commodities, stamps, art, antiques, even toys!

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Choosing funds

A star fund manager can make you fortunes, but a duff one can cost you dear. Our guides help you locate the funds that perform

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Retirement planning

Don't rely on the state - feather your own retirement nest! Whatever your age and circumstances, our guides can help you plan your future

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Short-term trading

Everything you always wanted to know about spread betting, futures and options, contracts for difference and covered warrants

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Shares

Everything you need to get started in the stock market - from how to choose a broker to how to pick stocks.

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Taxation

How to keep more of your investment profits - legally!

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