Investing in shares - Beginner's guide Part 3

2 May, 2013 09:39 PM

Today we launch part three of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares. How do I choose which companies to invest in? What does it mean to have a diversified portfolio? And who looks after my shares?

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