How to Buy Shares from the UK [Updated 2025 Guide]
Thinking about buying your first share but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place.
At Finantres, we’ve built the largest English-language library with over 38,000 step-by-step resources to help you start investing from the UK.
You’ll find practical guides for each stock, with clear, jargon-free instructions designed specifically for beginners taking their first step into the world of investing.
If you’ve ever wondered how to buy shares in your favourite companies — here’s your answer.
Guides to Buying the Top UK Shares
Ready to invest in British companies? Our dedicated guides make it easy to buy shares in the most popular UK-based firms — no financial jargon, no guesswork.
Whether you’re interested in trusted names like Lloyds Banking Group, Tesco, Barclays, BP, or AstraZeneca, we walk you through each step — from choosing a broker to placing your first order.
These guides are designed for complete beginners, helping you invest in companies you know and trust, right from your phone or laptop. No experience needed — just curiosity and a desire to grow your money.
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Guides to Buying the Most Popular International Shares
Looking to invest beyond the UK? We’ve got you covered with step-by-step guides to buying shares in the world’s most iconic companies — all from the comfort of your home in the UK.
From global tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft, to household names like Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, or Nike — we explain how to invest in them easily, even if you’re just getting started.
Our guides break everything down in simple terms: how to choose a platform, understand fees, place your order, and what to watch out for — all tailored for UK-based investors who want to go global.
Step-by-Step Guides to Buying Shares — Based on What Matters to You
Here you’ll find everything you need to start investing in shares, clearly structured and genuinely useful.
We explain how to buy shares based on the company’s country of origin, the currency they’re listed in, the exchange where they trade, or the sector they belong to.
Whether you’re looking to invest in US tech, European energy, or Asian consumer goods, these are the most complete guides to help you get started — wherever you are.
Invest in companies based on their country of origin. Access detailed guides on how to invest in firms from the United States, Spain, Mexico, Germany, China and many more.
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Discover how currency impacts your investment. Learn how to buy shares in US dollars, euros, British pounds or Japanese yen — from anywhere in the world.
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Each exchange has its own rules, trading hours and specifics. Here we explain how to trade on the world’s most important stock markets.
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Interested in companies related to natural resources, energy or agriculture? This section is for you.
Technology, healthcare, consumer goods or finance. We group companies by industry to help you find the ones that best match your investment strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Finantres How to Buy Shares and who is it for?
Finantres How to Buy Shares is a free educational platform designed to help beginners in the UK learn how to invest in shares with confidence. Whether you’re curious about buying your first stock or looking for step-by-step guides, you’re in the right place.
2. Do I need any previous investing experience to use your guides?
Not at all. Our guides are written for complete beginners — no jargon, no complicated language. We explain everything clearly, so you can start investing even if you’ve never done it before.
3. Is Finantres a broker or investment platform?
No. Finantres is not a broker and we don’t offer investment products. We provide independent, educational content to help you understand how to invest, compare platforms and make informed decisions.
4. Are the guides updated for 2025?
Yes. We continuously review and update all our content to reflect the latest information, regulations and market conditions relevant to UK-based investors.
5. Is it free to use Finantres How to Buy Shares?
Absolutely. All our content is free to access. Our mission is to make investing more accessible for everyone, no matter your background or income level.