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MBL: Trading in stocks and shares

The numbers of first time investors in stocks and shares has risen sharply during lock down. We hear from people about their experiences.

Low interest rates on savings has made many people consider putting money built up during the pandemic into stocks and shares in the hope of higher returns. But what do you need to know BEFORE you make that first trade?

We explore the risks, how to navigate the jargon and - most importantly - whether this type of investment is really for you.

Do you have an experience you'd like to share? Email us: moneybox@bbc.co.uk.

Expert panel:
- Susannah Streeter, Senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
- David Stevenson author of β€œInvesting in shares for dummies” and Adventurous Investor column, Financial Times

Presenter: Charmaine Cozier
Producer: Rumella Dasgupta
Production co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Editor: Alex Lewis

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28 minutes

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Wed 16 Jun 2021 15:00

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