If you want to learn how to invest in UK or international stocks but you’re not sure where to start, then we’re here to help. In this guide on investing for beginners, we break down the key steps you need to consider, along with some practical hints and tips to get you off to a smooth start.

Investing in stocks and shares can transform your finances, although you do need a plan, and you need to be able to stick with it for the long term. If you can, then the magic of compound returns can get to work. For example, did you know that investing £500 a month in the UK stock market for the last 10 years would now be worth roughly £100,000?

Here are the seven steps you’ll learn about getting started with…