UK shares to watch in 2025 and what to consider before investing
UK shares to watch in 2025 and what to consider before investing
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There is plenty of choice when it comes to taking first steps into investing - and you’re not limited to individual companies. For those looking to start investing this year - or continue an investment journey they’re already on - there remain plenty of reasons to consider companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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While the London markets as a whole have seen plenty of companies depart over the last 12 months, some bought up and some relisting overseas, there is still a huge selection of high-class companies to research and consider buying shares in, particularly if that is in a stocks and shares ISA to reap the benefits of tax-free gains.
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Some British-listed companies are notable for paying out dividends with regularity; some have higher growth prospects or a lower valuation relative to their peers, suggesting a share price rise could be on the cards in the future. Past performance is no indication of what’s ahead though and doing your own research when considering investing on the stock market is always important, as well as considering expert advice.
Whatever your investment style and long-term saving objectives, some companies will appeal more than others but London remains a good place to at least start looking and undertake your research. Here we look at several UK-listed companies starting in the FTSE 100 - the biggest listed firms in the UK by market capitalisation - which face interesting years ahead, based on economic conditions, their business models and their performance over recent times. As with all firms, there are both positives and negatives to consider and deeper dives into their finances should always form part of any decision-making.
