Michael Taylor, Author at Shifting Shares

The Best Stock Screener in 2021

Stock screeners are a useful weapon in the trader and investor’s arsenal. Top stock screeners allow users to filter and scan for the best trades and investments according to specific criteria. Not using a stock

CFD Trading Strategies & Tips You Need To Know

CFDs are contracts for difference that offer leverage. Many traders are excited by leverage as it magnifies profits but forget that it also amplifies potential losses. The reason that most traders lose when trading these

Trading Journal: A Guide to Recording Trades

Trading journals are a necessary part of a trader’s daily life. However, many traders don’t use a trading journal and as a result this lack of data means they are leaving money on the table.

Trade Management Strategies & Techniques

Many traders open their trades then do nothing until they are closed. This can be not only detrimental to P&L but it can mean that your trading capital is not being worked as hard as

Best Level 2 Trading Platform in the UK (2021 Update)

Level 2 provides you with full viewing of the order book in real-time on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and provides insights in how you can get better pricing using direct market access (DMA). Level 2 also shows us the market depth and the liquidity available for the security.

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How to Make Money Stock Trading in 2021

One way to make money in the stock market is by trading shares for a profit. To make money in the markets this way, you need to make consistent gains repeatedly and have a trading

Short Selling Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Short selling is a controversial topic. It is notoriously difficult, and this problem is worsened by the fact that there is so much conflicting information. Most traders lose when trading leveraged products which are required

Breakout Trading Strategy: Everything You Need To Know

Many traders struggle when it comes to trading patterns. They don’t know what to look for and this is further compounded by the amount of conflicting information out there. Some say to buy rising prices

What is RNS? Regulatory News Service Explained

The Regulatory News Service (RNS) is the official news provider as designated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The RNS feed is one of the most important tools for both traders and investors. However, this

Spread Betting Tax in the UK: The 2021 Guide

The biggest advantage of spread betting is that all gains are tax-free. However, the line can become blurred for those who self-certify as Professional Traders and those who rely on stock market profits for 100%

Placing Shares: What is it & How Does it Work?

Last month, I was involved in a private share placement for a stock I’m holding. It allowed me to get cheaper shares than the market price. Share placings are a great addition to a trader’s

What is AIM Rule 26 & How Should You Use It?

AIM Rule 26 is a regulatory rule that states that all AIM companies must have a website publicly available that includes information about the business including its location. AIM Rule 26 also shows the number

Iceberg Order: Definition, Identifying Them & Examples

Iceberg orders appear on Level 2. Many retail traders aren’t aware of how to spot iceberg orders and how to use them to their advantage. This costs them money in terms of poorer execution and

SETS, SETSqx & SEAQ: Everything You Need To Know

Many private investors and retail traders do not understand the difference between the London Stock Exchange‘s trading platforms. This means that they are not getting the best execution and leaving money on the table. This is

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