Converting D2C gamblers into investors

The UK D2C investing market has seen a rapid influx of new investors since the start of the pandemic. Many of this group have been short-term speculators, trying to earn a quick return in volatile markets. First-time investors often associate investing with gambling,...

COVID’s cohort of younger investors

The last 12 months has been a bumpy ride, but strong growth in 2020 has been the silver lining for the direct to consumers (D2C) investing market. New customers have poured into D2C services like AJ Bell Youinvest, Hargreaves Lansdown and Vanguard Investor. The state...