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Investa Launches Completely Free US Share Trading as It Prepares for Covered Calls
Investa has launched completely free US share trading, removing not only dealing commissions but also the foreign exchange fees that investors would normally expect to pay when buying American stocks from the UK. The FCA-regulated options trading app says customers can now buy and sell US shares without commission, FX charges or other trading fees,
Why Don’t UK Investors Trade Options?
The short answer is that they are really complicated, and because they are not mainstream in the UK, people don’t talk about them and because people don’t talk about them, people don’t trade them. Plus, in the UK, if you want to trade on margin with leverage, we have financial spread betting, where you don’t
What do investors want in the UK?
It’s nice to see people in real life because today it’s almost impossible to tell the difference between what’s AI slop and what is someone’s actual opinion. Which is why I was very glad to see that the panel at the Investor Summit, was standing room only. The topic – what do investors want? Obviously,
How To Buy AIM Shares & Invest On The Alternative Investment Market
How to buy AIM shares To buy AIM shares you need a stock broker that provides access to smaller-cap shares like Hargreaves Lansdown or interactive investor. These are what we think are some of the best stock brokers for investing in AIM stocks and why: Hargreaves Lansdown – excellent market access, research pricing data and
Sharesify Launches The Wealth & Retirement Show
The Sharesify Wealth & Retirement Show is bringing together expert insight, investment ideas and direct access to some of the UK’s leading fund managers. Taking place in the City of London, this full-day investor event is designed for private investors who want to make more informed decisions about their portfolios. Hear directly from investment trust
StoneX Trading Index Trading Expert Review & Ratings
StoneX Trading Index Trading Expert RatingThe overall score out of 10 combines our expert rating out of 5 with the average customer rating out of 5.6.6/10★★★★★★★★★★BasicBased on our expert analysisExpert review by Richard Berry · Last updated 17th September 2026Visit StoneX Trading(opens in a new tab)n/aExpert ratingOur expert rating is the average of the areas
735,000 UK Teens Spent £55.5m Chasing Get-Rich-Quick Schemes On Social Media
Another day, another dire statistic from social media. Freetrade, the investment app owned by IG found that more than 735,000 UK teenagers have spent an estimated £55.5 million trying to copy “get rich quick” content they have seen online. Freetrade surveyed 1,000 teenagers and 1,000 parents through OnePoll and found that 34% of teenagers had
Moneyfarm launches an All Weather absolute return portfolio designed to make money in rising and falling markets
Moneyfarm has launched a new All Weather portfolio, an actively managed absolute return strategy designed to generate positive returns over the medium term without relying on stock or bond markets rising. The new portfolio sits within Moneyfarm’s Wealth Management service and is available through its Absolute Return investment style. Unlike a conventional balanced portfolio, the
Capital.com Extends CFD Trading Hours On 61 US Stocks
Capital.com has extended the CFD trading hours available on 61 US stocks, giving traders access to selected American stocks during both pre-market and after-hours sessions. The new extended trading hours come into effect from 11 September 2026 and significantly increase the amount of time during which Capital.com clients can trade US stock CFDs in the
CMC Markets launches 24/5 US share trading with fractional investing
CMC Markets has launched 24-hour US stock trading, five days a week, for UK customers using CMC Invest, combining extended market access with fractional investing. The new service allows CMC Invest customers to trade eligible US shares during extended and overnight sessions, giving investors the ability to respond to company earnings, breaking news and other
Best AI Investing Apps for 2026
There are a few good AI investing apps that automate the process of buying stocks, funds and portfolios. There are even a few that have AI tools in their app that can guide you on what to invest in. But you must be cautious, automated investing using artificial intelligence is something that even the largest
Can you trade prediction markets in the UK?
Prediction markets are one of the hottest areas of the financial markets right now. In the US, platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi are attracting record numbers of users. But can you trade prediction markets in the UK? Let’s take a look at the landscape. What are prediction markets? Prediction markets allow traders to bet on
CFDs Versus Listed Options Trading
I was at a presentation about options trading from the Cboe in London last night, in conjunction with Interactive Brokers (which offers CFD trading and options trading) and one of the presentations was about options versus contracts for difference. Now obviously, the agenda is for the Cboe to convince people that options are better because
What Are 0DTE Options & Where Can You Trade Them In The UK?
Can you trade 0DTE Options in the UK? Yes, you can trade 0DTE options in the UK by trading normal options on the same day they expire or by having a professional trading account. Zero-day options, or ‘0DTE’ for short, have become popular trading instruments in recent years. Today, they account for around half of
What services do prime brokers offer?
Prime brokers facilitate investment activity on behalf of a hedge fund very often with capital borrowed against the hedge fund itself. As hedge funds can be active with numerous brokers, a prime broker enables greater visibility on performance as all trades are settled through the prime broker. Their responsibilities can vary depending upon what is
Is it better to have various different kinds of pension pots or is there a tangible, economic benefit to amalgamating them?
A reader has asked: I have several different pensions, one frozen from 1995, one private personal pension managed by myself through an investment platform), one 18-year pension managed by trustees (defined/guaranteed final sum) and one ongoing pension with my current employer (maxed out contributions to leverage most from my employer contributions). Is it better or
Best Brokers For Fractional Share Investing Compared & Reviewed
Fractional shares allow you to invest a small amount of money in high-priced stocks. It is an ideal way for beginners to start investing in a diverse portfolio with only a small amount of money, especially since September 2024 you can hold them in an ISA. In this guide, we will explain what fractional shares
How long does a Pepperstone withdrawal take?
Getting your money back quickly from an online trading platform is often one of the most important things for traders. Especially when you’re a profitable trader and rely on trading income as a salary. Luckily, Pepperstone withdrawals are generally sent quickly, with UK withdrawal requests taking a median of around 38 minutes, to be processed