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The simple way to invest. The new issue of Shares Magazine highlights how low-cost ETFs can help you build an ISA portfolio from scratch.

Also in the digital magazine: how long it might take to turn £10,000 to £100,000 in the markets, which household bills are rising and by how much and a detailed look at online reviews platform Trustpilot.

This week's investment ideas include a small cap wholesaler which is firmly in the driving seat plus a German software giant plotting a big move into cloud computing.

Great Ideas

XP Power lining up M&A drive

Power components designer could hit £60 within next year

Great Ideas

Time to buy into SAP’s cloud shift before the market catches up

Ambitious strategy could spark complete rethink of German firm’s valuation

Great Ideas

Small cap consumer goods firm shrugs off supply chain issues

Batteries, vitamin and vaping supplier Supreme has posted a reassuring update and offers the potential for upgrades

News

What to expect in the latest updates from UK banks

Can British lenders match the strong showing from their US counterparts?

News

Life sciences property investor to break new ground

New asset class is likely to attract widespread interest

News

Bitcoin ETF optimism feeds latest cryptocurrency rally

Bulls hope ProShares’ Bitcoin Strategy will get US regulator backing

News

Uranium’s glowing performance amid energy crisis

How UK investors can play the element

Great Ideas

Disney still a great long-term investment despite film delays

Entertainment goliath can move past recent disappointments

News

ProCook and Stelrad plot main market flotations

Stelrad and ProCook steel themselves for IPO

Great Ideas

Buy wholesaler Kitwave which is firmly in the driving seat

Extensive fleet of vehicles and in-house drivers is enabling the wholesaler to boost its competitive position

Great Ideas

QiniteQ sell-off represents a good buying opportunity

QinetiQ seems well positioned to deliver on its medium term ambitions

Editor's View

What conclusions can we draw from the THG disaster

Lessons from a car crash investor event

News

China could export inflation to the rest of the world

Higher producer prices could spell rate rises sooner than investors expect

Under The Bonnet

Trustpilot must prove its potential for profits

The stock has shone since listing in London but that is not yet reflected in the bottom line

Ask Tom

Just how does the lifetime allowance work?

Our expert explains that the limits apply to the amount amassed in a pension not just contributions

Russ Mould

Inflation, deflation or stagflation: how to prepare your portfolio

The assets that could do well in each of these three situations

Feature

How to turn £10,000 into £100,000

We look at different scenarios and offer suggestions for two stocks that might help you on your journey

Feature

Oxford Nanopore puts London back on map for modern company IPOs

The flotation of Made Tech should also help show the world that AIM can be a good place for smaller tech firms

Personal Finance

How much does the average family spend a month - and which bills are rising?

We break down the figures and reveal how much extra you might soon have to pay

Feature

Electra break-up could offer big upside

Selling off assets to be run independently can often unlock value by removing the ‘conglomerate discount’

Feature

A simple way to invest: 3 low-cost funds to grow your wealth

It’s really easy to get exposure to companies around the world - we show you how

Feature

UK stocks helping individuals with mental health issues

We look at two companies which support employees and meet the social aspect of ESG