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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My Research Tree review will show you how you can use it to improve your returns by accessing high quality research coverage on stocks you’re interested in and stocks you own. Much of this equity coverage does come with a structural bias because many of the notes are written by the House Broker of a
Forex trading interests lots of people because of the potential returns. However, trading this asset class is extremely difficult. This is further compounded by the fact that many scammers are out there trying to take money from people, making forex a market that is difficult to trust. This article will cover various forex scams and
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 products is due to a lack of understanding. This is further compounded by not having a clear strategy. This article
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. Even if traders do use a trading journal, the wrong KPIs can lead to poorer performance. This article will walk
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 strategy. Financial markets exist for companies to raise money but you can make money in the stock market if you
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 to short stocks. This article explains what the act of short selling is, how to short and where, and covers
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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 and sell higher – others say to buy falling prices and sell higher. Who is correct? This article will explain
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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% of their income. This article explains the rules for spread betting and explores the various situations. It covers the rules
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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 execution, which results in poorer P&L performance. But don’t worry, in this article I’ll explain everything you need to know
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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 further exacerbated by the fact that there is little information on the topic readily available. This article will walk through
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