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Santa Rally 2022: What is it? Will it happen?

The Santa Rally is a phenomenon which sees the stock market noticeably outperform during December, specifically in the period immediately following Christmas Day.

Short and long position

Shorting explained

Shorting – or short selling – is a trading strategy that seeks to speculate on a market or security falling in prices. 

5 stocks to look out for this new earnings season

5 stocks to look out for this new earnings season

Earnings season is perhaps the most important time for investors because it indicates where companies are headed in the long term. Earnings season is a period each fiscal quarter, that usually lasts for several weeks, when many of the biggest publicly traded companies announce their latest financial results. Their reports include information on a company’s […]

gold trading

How to trade or invest in gold: a beginner’s guide

Gold is one of the most popular assets for traders. Here, we look at why gold is so popular as a tradeable commodity and how you can get started with your trading journey.
Spread betting

A beginner's guide to spread betting

Spread bets offer an alternative way to trade the markets compared with CFD trading. In this guide, we show you how to get started with spread betting. Spread Betting  What is Spread Betting?  Spread betting is similar to CFD trading with some key differences.  It is a tax-free, alternative to traditional trading or CFD trading.  Spread betting lets traders speculate […]

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An introduction to indices trading

Index trading can be daunting for newcomers. Here, we take a look at indices and how to trade them so you can potentially add them to your portfolio. How to trade indices What are indices and what is index trading? Indices essentially measure price performance of a collection of stocks. These equities are listed on […]

cfd trading

How to trade CFDs: a beginner's guide

Trading CFDs is one the most popular methods of stock market trading. Learn how to do it in this beginners guide. Trading CFDs  What are CFDs?  CFD stands for Contracts for Difference.  A CFD is an agreement between two parties to exchange the difference in the value of a financial market between the time the contract (trade) is opened and the […]

How to trade commodities

Commodities trading is a popular way to speculate on a wide number of different markets and assets. Here, we take a look at what it entails and how you can get started.
A guide to trainline shares

A guide to trainline shares

It’s been two years since Trainline when public. Since then, Covid has struck. What does this mean for Trainline shares – especially now the UK lockdown is lifting? A look at Trainline shares Post-Trainline IPO: the state of play Its’s been nearly two years since the Trainline IPO. With its initial public offering, the train-journey […]

Fashion

Is the ASOS share price on the rise?

Online fashion retailer ASOS is a familiar name to pretty much all UK fashionistas – but what about traders and investors? Does the ASOS share price make it one of the season’s hottest items? Is ASOS one of the top fashion stocks? ASOS profile ASOS is an online fashion retailer. Featuring a mixture of own-brand […]

A guide on how to start investing for new pandemic investors

A guide on how to start investing for new pandemic investors

Millions of beginners chose to start investing and trading during the pandemic. If you were one of these, or you’re thinking about taking the plunge, here is what to watch out for. Did you start investing over the pandemic? Newcomers hit the investment & trading scene A recent survey undertaken by Charles Schwab revealed 15% […]

Invest

Thematic investing: Investing in technology

Our next instalment in the thematic investment series looks at which tech stocks to buy. Investing in technology can pay dividends – but it can also prove tricky too.  Thematic investing: tech stocks  Investing in technology: what you need to know  Technology is an all-encompassing term. It covers an enormous range of sectors. Everything from your smartphone […]

A few things to consider when making a deposit

A few things to consider when making a deposit

Understanding how to make the most of your money is an important trading and investing skill. The amount you deposit has an important bearing on how much you can trade.
Emerging Markets

How you can invest in emerging markets

Emerging economies can offer investing and trading opportunities you may have missed. As such, you might want to consider investing in emerging markets to diversify your portfolio. Here’s how to do it. Investing in emerging markets What are emerging markets? Emerging markets (EMs) are simply economies that are becoming more involved with the global market […]

How to invest with £500

Want to start investing but don’t have a lot of capital. No problem. Here we show you how to invest with £500 or less, so you can start your investment journey.  Invest with £500 or less  An introduction to investing  Investing is not just the preserve of the rich. Everyone has to start somewhere. Whether […]

China Trade

How to invest in China

 China’s a divisive place for investors, but its enormous economic growth suggests it holds great potential. Want to invest in China? Here’s what to watch out for.  Here’s how to invest in China  China’s rapidly growing economy  The first thing that attracts those who want to invest in China is its economy. The next 100 […]

How to diversify your portfolio for 2023

How to diversify your portfolio for 2023

Portfolio diversification is something all successful traders practice. Unsure where to start? Here’s a look at how you can diversify your stocks portfolio this year. Diversifying your portfolio What is portfolio diversification? Essentially, portfolio diversification is about protecting yourself against risk. The concept can also help you improve your risk adjusted returns. Those are how […]

Deliveroo

Deliveroo IPO date and how to trade shares

Deliveroo has set a price range for its shares of between £3.90 and £4.60 per share, implying an estimated market capitalisation of between £7.6 billion and £8.8 billion. The company will issue 384,615,384 shares (excluding any over-allotment shares) and expects to raise £1bn from its IPO. Even at the lowest end of the range, it […]

Trading oil: CFDs vs futures

Trading oil: CFDs vs futures

If you want to trade oil, you will have to understand the differences between CFDs and futures. Luckily, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you get started with crude oil trading.  How to trade oil: CFDs & futures  CFDs (contracts for difference) and futures contracts are two of the most popular ways to […]

Stocks

Stock trading strategy: How to buy and sell stocks?

How to buy and sell stocks, developing a solid stock trading strategy is essential for making informed decisions about when to buy and sell stocks.
day trading for beginners

Which trading is best for beginners: Is it worth it to do day trading?

Day trading is one of the most popular ways to trade in the UK. If you’re unsure what it is, or how to get started, here’s what you need to know.

cannabis trading

How to trade CFD cannabis stocks

The cannabis industry is fertile ground for investors, being relatively new. Legal medical and recreational consumption is gaining support globally. As such, cannabis stocks can create exciting opportunities for adventurous investors. Here’s how.  Investing in cannabis stocks  The industry and products  Cannabis is split mostly between recreational and medical marijuana. The industry itself is expanding quickly. […]

What is Ethereum

Explaining cryptocurrencies: What is Ethereum?

If you are looking into cryptocurrency trading and investing, you may have come across Ethereum. Ethereum is different from its competitors, like Bitcoin or Ripple, in the way it operates.  Ethereum is an open source blockchain computing platform and operating system. It has its own cryptocurrency called ether (ETH). In cryptocurrency trading, the currency is often referred to as Ethereum.   Since launching the Ethereum platform in 2015, its creators have […]

Should you be watching lithium stocks?

Electric vehicles are looking ever more like the 21st century’s de facto transport mode. As they get ever more popular, so too does demand for their batteries’ key ingredient: lithium.  Why invest in lithium?  Speculators and traders are starting to invest in lithium in greater numbers as the number of people buying EVs increases. More than one million plug-in hybrids and pure EVs were sold in Europe in 2020 […]

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