Different types of investment
- Learn about the investment options available
- Get to grips with the low cost ways to invest
- Active or passive? We show the pro and cons of each approach
What's in this guide
Investing directly in stocks and shares
What to expect from investing in shares and the different types available
A guide to unit trusts and OEICs
How collective investment schemes work and what to look out for
What are investment trusts
The risks and benefits of investment trusts and how they differ from other funds
Understanding tracker funds and ETFs
All you need to know about the passive ways to invest
Active vs passive investment
Which? provides a no nonsense guide to investing with a fund manager or simply tracking an index
Are fund charges eating into your returns?
Fund fees have a dramatic impact on returns. Here we show you why - and how you can reduce them
