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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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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 –
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
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.
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
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
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
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