Stock Trading Blog by Michael Taylor

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

Like many retail traders, you may not be aware of what an iceberg order is, how to identify them, and how to use iceberg orders to your advantage. Not understanding iceberg orders will impact your

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

IG Announces 100% Margin Requirements on 1,000+ Stocks

IG is exiting the market in a big way leaving a big hole in trading leveraged small caps.

How to Research Stocks: A Checklist for Stock Analysis

Researching stocks and companies can be a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you know what is relevant? This problem is exacerbated by the amount of noise readily available in the financial world.

AIM Trading: The Complete Guide

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is a junior growth market on the London Stock Exchange. The problem is that the AIM is full of hazards. The lack of enforced regulation means AIM can swindle investors

What did you learn in 2019?

2019 was a great year for some investors. Last year, I asked on Twitter what people learned in 2019. The world has changed hugely. Coronavirus wasn’t in our everyday vocabulary. But fast forward twelve months

10 Best Investing Books (2023 Update)

There are hundreds of books written on investing and financial markets and it can be difficult to decide which to read first! This is further compounded by the fact that it is hard to know

Trading Psychology: How to Develop a Winning Trading Mindset

The only difference between a winning trader and a losing trader is their thoughts. This article will walk you through some of the psychological trading pitfalls and how to overcome them.

10 Trading Risk Management Tips & Techniques

The importance of risk management is often underappreciated – many traders lose money without knowing where they are going wrong. This problem is further compounded by the amount of information noise in the trading industry.

10 Stock Valuation Methods You Need to Know

There are many stock valuation methods available to investors, and it can be difficult to choose which metrics you should use, when you should use them and how to use them for valuing stocks. This

Cash Flow Analysis: How to Analyse a Cash Flow Statement

Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is reality. Understanding how cash moves through the business tells the truth and allows you to spot frauds who use several tricks mentioned in this guide.

Investment Portfolio UK: How to Build Your Own

Building an investment portfolio can be daunting. Where do you start, and what do you invest in? Furthermore, how do you decide on your own risk profile and set realistic investment targets and goals? This

How to Read an Income Statement: A Guide to Income Statement Analysis

Income statement analysis can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. There are many variations of profit and each of these are useful for analysing different aspects of the company. Furthermore, some

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