DIY investing has seen a boom in the last decade with direct platforms – where investors can place their own share trades rather than using a financial advisor or broker – accounting for over 75% of assets invested in the UK, according to investment research firm Platforum.
The popularity of ‘armchair trading’ during lockdown has also fuelled a rise in app-based trading, with analytics provider App Radar reporting a 40% increase in the download of investment apps in 2021.
