Broker News
Investment Trusts For Beginners
A unique part of the UK investment landscape is the presence of Investment Trusts (IT). ITs are funds that invests in other companies. How big is the IT sector? A quick glance at the FTSE […]
Education
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What is the difference between spread betting and CFD trading?
It really annoys me that Plus 500 is always described as a spread betting broker. They are a CFD broker, they don’t offer spread betting. It’s sloppy reporting. But I mention it because Plus 500 […]
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Ethical Investing: What is it? Plus how do you, and should you invest ethically?
What is Ethical Investing? Ethical investing is about avoiding companies that engage in unethical operations. Examples of these activities include: Tobacco Defense-related Alcohol Gambling/Casino Adult entertainment Ethical investment is a growing theme because of the […]
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Investing With ETFs – Part 2
In last week’s article, I talked about the benefits of investing in ETFs. This week I provide readers with more tips about ETF selection and investments. 5 Things To Look For When Buying ETFs Exchange-Traded […]
Currency Brokers
OTC FX Options: What are they and where can you trade them?
As Brexit continues to batter the currency markets, companies now more than ever need to protect their exposure to foreign exchange price fluctuations. One method, that is often ignored, is OTC FX Options. We’ll take […]
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Investing With ETFs – Part 1
What are ETFs and how can you trade and invest in them? Exchanged-Traded Funds (ETFs) are one of the fastest growing areas of the financial markets. Investors like them because they are cheap and transparent, […]
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How to trade or invest in the Gold markets
Readers should know by now that in times of market distress, investors buy gold. The yellow metal has always been the ultimate safe haven asset. With the world economic outlook darkening, gold has risen from […]
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How To Use Volatility ETNs (VXX & VXZ) To Protect Your Stock Portfolios
When asked what he thought of the stock market, JP Morgan quipped: ‘It will fluctuate’. Indeed. Markets go up and down – and when prices are down, investor fear increase and volatility spikes. This is […]
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How switching brokers can increase your profits and reduce your losses
We’re not saying that by switching brokers you will automatically become a better trader and put on more winning positions. But by dealing through a more appropriate broker for your trading you can reduce your execution […]
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A ten step guide to trading with Technical analysis
Ten things to understand before you start trading with technical analysis… 1.  How to use support and resistance levels in trading One enduring feature of market analysis is the imposition of lines on charts. […]
