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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
Should I transfer my Cash ISA to stocks and shares ISA?
If you are wondering if you should transfer your cash ISA to a stocks and shares ISA, the answer is yes, if you want to make more money in the long run and no if you want zero risk of losing money in the short term. Overtime, Cash ISA interest rates do not beat inflation,
Is investing in gold a good idea on Interactive Brokers?
Investing in gold has been a sought-after commodity for wealth hunters and an actively traded asset for hundreds of years. The precious metal acts as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and the excess printing of fiat or paper currencies. Gold is seen by many investors as being largely uncorrelated to the performance
Best Investments For Monthly Income In The UK
Where to invest money to get monthly income in the UK To get a monthly income from investing in the UK you should buy a selection of bonds, dividend stocks, and income-generating funds. In this guide, we will explain what each of these income-generating investors are and how to buy them. Top 4 best ways
Compare Prime Brokers For Family Offices
Family offices are typically private companies or special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that manage the wealth of high, and ultra-high-net-worth families. Today, family offices offer more than just investment and money management to their principals. They can often oversee philanthropic and charitable activities and lifestyle management – that’s the management of private jets, yachts, residential properties,
What is a prime broker?
Prime brokers provide an all-in-one trading and investing account for institutional traders and hedge funds. In this guide to prime brokers we will explain what a prime broker does, who they do it for and which type of prime broker is more appropriate for specific types of client. The need for institutional-quality prime brokerage infrastructure
How To Switch Prime Brokers
The easiest way to switch prime brokers is to use our prime broker finder to be matched with the most relevant prime broker for your fund or family office. But remember, shopping about for a new prime-broker does not have to end in a move. It can confirm that the existing arrangement remains competitive or
City Index rebrands to StoneX Trading
City Index has changed it’s name to StoneX Trading as its parent company brings the long-established retail trading brand more closely under the wider StoneX Group identity. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed competing with City Index when I was a broker, but for the last ten updating my reviews over the years. It’s obviously sad
Is Wise good for investing?
Is Wise good for investing? Expert RatingThe overall score out of 10 combines our expert rating out of 5 with the average customer rating out of 5.6.1/10★★★★★★★★★★BasicBased on our expert analysisExpert review by Ed Sheldon CFA · Last updated 27th August 2026Visit Wise(opens in a new tab)Is Wise good for investing? Expert ratingOur expert rating
Best Markets To Trade In 2026
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Best Currency Accounts For Receiving Money From Abroad
If you’re receiving large amounts of money from abroad, you could save money by using a currency broker to handle your transaction. Compare the best currency brokers for receiving money from abroad and see what added value they offer. How To Receive A Large Amount Of Money From Abroad The cheapest way to receive large
How interactive investor Clients Have Beaten the Market
Interactive Investor customers have comfortably outperformed a commonly used benchmark for private investor portfolios over the past six-and-a-half years, according to the latest ii Index. The average Interactive Investor (ii) customer portfolio has grown by 59.1% since the start of 2020, compared with a 49% return from the Investment Association Mixed Investment 40-85% Shares sector.
How to choose a wealth manager – 8 things to check
Choosing the right wealth manager will be very different depending on your specific requirements. There will rarely be a single “best” wealth manager for every individual as your needs will differ greatly from someone who has different assets and investments to manage than you do or has different goals in mind to you. Need a