How to feel ready to invest – and what’s getting in the way

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Publication date: 15 June 2026

Published by: Quilter

Many people feel unsure about investing. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

New research from Barclays* suggests that while many UK adults have the financial foundations to invest, far fewer feel confident enough to get started. The gap is not just about money. It is about understanding, confidence, and whether investing feels ‘like something people like me do’.

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*Source: Barclays launches the Investment Readiness Index – a new biannual measure of UK investment culture | Barclays

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