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.
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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
How to Value a Stock (Step-by-Step Guide)
Stock valuation can be a complex topic. It is difficult to know which metrics to use and why as well as what they mean. Furthermore, there are often disadvantages to each valuation metric that are
How to Read a Balance Sheet of a UK Company
Many private investors don’t understand how to read a balance sheet. This causes many problems as they are unable to assess the company’s financial health and make accurate investment decisions by reading the financial statements.
Understanding Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPS)
This walkthrough features key features of SIPPs as well as the pros and cons. Many common questions are answered here.
How To Avoid Financial Scams
The attraction of trading brings many scams. Here is an extensive guide of what to look for and protect yourself.
A Guide To Understanding ISAs
This walkthrough guide answers many common questions of ISAs and explains all options available for private investors.
The Importance of Exits & Managing Risk
Q4 2018 was a testing time for stock market participants as global equities plunged across the board and many AIM darlings (and non-darlings) were smashed to smithereens. The extensive and increased use of leverage has
