‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares

Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in it When Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched on to the stock market , tens of thousands of Britons clamoured to buy a stake, putting the spotlight on DIY

The Guardian|Wed, 29 July 2026 at 06:00

Whether it is SpaceX or a bank, getting the right facts about a firm can offer vital insights before you invest in it

When Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched on to the stock market , tens of thousands of Britons clamoured to buy a stake, putting the spotlight on DIY investing.

Going it alone and buying shares in individual companies can be rewarding, but also risky. Unless you have a huge amount of cash, you are likely to end up investing in far fewer companies than if you invested in a fund. This means you are more exposed to the ups and downs of those companies’ fortunes.

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