Warrants and options can be confusing to investors. This means they miss out on potentially lucrative opportunities. Warrants and options which are often referred to as ‘stock warrants’ and ‘stock options’ are two terms you will probably come across on your investing journey. In this article about warrants vs options, we will look at exactly […]
One of the major decisions all spread bettors are faced with is which spread betting broker we decide to use for our spread bets. The problem is that there are many spread betting brokers – most with significant differences when it comes to spread betting. In this article, we’ll take a comprehensive look at a
All traders want the best trading software and tools for the job. The problem is there are many tools and software products, all making bold claims and promises. Unfortunately, many of these claims fall short of reality. This article will look at the best trading software and tools that I use daily to trade the
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. All-in-all, Level 2 trading can give active traders and investors an advantage in their trading accounts when buying and selling. However, in order to find
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Choosing your stock broker in the UK can be a daunting task. There are many stock brokers to choose from and a lot of information out there. This is further compounded by confusing jargon and the lack of information from someone who has experienced the same problem. This article looks at the best online stock
Many traders don’t understand the risks of short selling. This can cause them to lose their capital quickly, and this is further compounded by the fact that information can be conflicting. This article will walk you through the art of short selling and answer many common questions related to shorting. Included are the main elements of
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Understanding the market cycle isn’t easy, even for experienced stock buyers and traders who work in the market every day. Cycles vary in length depending on your goals with each phase presenting a unique challenge designed to test your nerve. Emotions play havoc with our minds too, leading us to make gut decisions or follow
Selling stocks and shares in an investment portfolio is an age-old problem for everyone who deals in financial markets. Fear and uncertainty constantly play with emotions, forcing us to ask ourselves if we should sell shares in a stock. This is further exacerbated by the scarcity to miss more of the move, selling at a
Investors are starting to position themselves for the coming uranium bull market. Cash is now actively flowing into a sector that has been unloved for almost a decade. Uranium’s recent rally has started to gain momentum and analysts are now starting to turn their eyes towards the resource. However, with no new mines coming online
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Rights issues are often misunderstood by private investors. The problem is that there’s little information about rights issues in clear and easy to understand language. In this article, I will explain what rights issues are and how rights issues work in shares. Equipped with this knowledge, you can take advantage of rights issues in a
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The AIM trading market is attractive for new traders and investors. Many of the shares listed there are higher-risk but offer high rewards – with some stocks increasing in price ten-fold. Some AIM winners include Boohoo and Fever-Tree – as well as household names such as ASOS. However, the ratio of winners to losers is skewed towards
There are many factors that determine share prices. Many of these factors are ignored by private investors and so they miss out on moves. Share prices often move for specific reasons and if you know what affects share prices early then traders can make handsome profits. This article goes through various factors that have effects
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Many traders don’t understand Normal Market Size. This can lead to difficulty in getting out of stocks leading to painful losses. Furthermore, there are ways that you can use NMS to your advantage against other traders. This article explains all about Normal Market Size and how to use it effectively. What is Normal Market Size?
Ten baggers are elusive but no less sought after. Many private investors would love to claim they’ve had a ten bagger stock, but finding these stocks is hard and holding them for the amount of time required to grow can be even more difficult. This article will show you what ten baggers look like and
Have you ever wondered how to become a stock trader? Well, as a full-time trader for over 5 years, and a lot of wins and failures, I have compiled a list of ten steps to help any aspiring trader get started and build their foundations properly. I’ll cover each tip step-by-step in the below ‘trader
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