Do I Pay Tax On ISA Withdrawals?
Find out everything you need to know about paying taxes on ISA withdrawals.
Michael Taylor
Full-time UK stock trader. Founder of Shifting Shares. Author of How to Make 6 Figures in Stocks, The UK Stock Trading Handbook and two further trading ebooks. Creator of The UK Stock Trading Course. Publisher for Buy the Breakout newsletter.
What is an Annual General Meeting?
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a mandatory once-a-year meeting between shareholders of a company and its board of directors. During the AGM, the Annual Report is presented which includes details about the company’s performance
What are Indices in Trading? And How to Trade Them
Indices are a measurement of the price performance of a basket of shares from a specific exchange. For example, the FTSE 100 presents a weighted average of the 100 most valuable companies on the London
Fundamental analysis vs technical analysis: what’s the difference?
The key difference between fundamental analysis and technical analysis is that fundamental analysis relies on assessing the business’s fundamental qualities and prospects whereas technical analysis relies on studying charts to determine price action. We’ll go
What is a commodity supercycle
A commodity supercycle is an extended boom and bust period in commodities with prices rising or falling significantly above or below their usual trends. Supercycles can last for long periods of time and including over
Best UK Stocks to Buy Right Now (January 2023 Update)
Many investors want to know the best stocks to buy right now in the UK. However, many lose money because they don’t know what to look for when investing on the London Stock Exchange. This
What is a Profit Warning? Here’s What it Means
A profit warning is an official statement to the stock exchange from a publicly listed company that says that it will report full-year profits materially below management or market expectations. Investors typically use a company’s
Bid-Ask Spread: Everything Traders Need to Know
The bid-ask spread, also known as the bid-offer spread, is an often-overlooked cost of intraday trading (day trading). This article will help you get to grips with exactly what the bid-ask spread is and does.
What is a Share Warrant & How do They Work in the UK?
A share warrant essentially offers UK investors a risky but potentially very lucrative investment opportunity if the underlying stock rises in value. It goes without saying that before investing in share warrants, investors should take
What is an Open Offer: Everything You Need to Know
An open offer is when a company gives shareholders an offer to purchase additional shares (or other securities) at a discount. The number of shares they can purchase is always in proportion to their existing
What is Copy Trading and How Does it Work?
Copy trading allows traders in financial markets to automatically copy positions opened and managed by other traders. Copy trading means traders can copy specific strategies and ties a portion of the copying trader’s funds to
Trading Plan Template & Examples: Here’s How to Create a Trading Plan
Trading plans are an important part of any trader’s toolkit. The problem is, most traders don’t actively lay out a plan before they begin trading. The result? They lose money and wonder why. Furthermore, many
Best Index Tracker Funds UK for 2023
If you want to invest in the stock market but don’t want the risk or time involved for individual stocks, then passive stock market index trackers may be perfect for you. This guide will show you the options.
IG Review 2023: The Greatest UK Trading Broker?
Many traders don’t know which broker to choose when starting out. There is lots of information, but most reviews only have a little detail. This means that traders are left in the dark when choosing
What is a Share Buyback and Why Do Companies Do it?
In this article, we’re going to look at what a share buyback is, how they work, why companies do them, and whether investors benefit. When companies have built up surplus cash, they have three options.
