Our comparison of the best trading platforms rank pricing, market access, customer services, apps and what added value a broker offers.
VWAP, which means volume-weighted average price is an excellent order type that can help traders buy or sell large positions along with the market instead of on a fixed price or time. In this guide we cover what VWAP trading is, how it can benefit your trading and show a selection of brokers that offer
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I quite often have discussions about how big the trading industry is in the UK for private clients, especially those that either make money themselves from trading, or that brokers make money from. The truth about decent trading platforms and the brokerage industry is that less than 10% of their clients make them the majority
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The proliferation of social media websites has upended human interaction forever. These ‘digital coffee houses’ allow banter of all sorts to grow and thrive. The impact on the investment world can not be overstated. Who could, for example, forget the reddit-fuelled Gamestop saga? In a matter of days, GameStop’s share price surged a few hundred
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Advisory CFD brokers are not as rampant as they used to be, but they are still around in one capacity or another. So here are our three golden rules to avoid being ripped off by advisory CFD brokers. CFDs are a very high-risk product and should only be traded by individuals who have significant trading
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In this guide, we look at the best indices for trading & investing. We explain what they are, the risks involved and also how you can invest in and trade stock market indices. Plus, what are the best indices to trade for beginners and experienced investors. What is a stock market index? A stock market
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There are two types of counterparties when you trade either an exchange (DMA) or a broker (OTC). In this guide I’ll explain what OTC and DMA trading is, their pros and cons and what type of trader they are most appropriate for. DMA Trading DMA trading means Direct Market Access, it is where you deal
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So you want to buy cannabis stocks? Buying cannabis stocks is a hot topic at the moment. Not quite as much as crypto trading – but at least with cannabis there is an underlying asset. So, if you want to get involved in the wacky world of baccy stocks here is our guide on where
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I’ve just read “The Trading Game” by Gary Stevenson and was reminded of this absolute gem from Bloomberg I first wrote about in 2015. If you want to do a bit of paper trading but aren’t interested in a demo account then take a look at Bloomberg’s Trading Game. On the basis that you no
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The Trading Game is a book about a guy who hates his job earning loads of money betting on the end of the economic world. It’s a true story and one of the closest representations of what trading for a bank is actually like. If you’re interested in making money from trading you should definitely
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It is possible to profit and make money spread betting on the financial markets, if you have a good strategy and buy low and sell high, or sell high and buy low. But as with any form of short-term leveraged speculating on the financial markets, it may be harder than you think. If you look
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