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Can you buy fractional shares on Freetrade?
Yes, you can buy Fractional shares on Freetrade. With fractional shares, you can buy a fraction of one US stock. So, for example, you could buy one quarter of a share in Amazon. This can be handy if you want to buy a stock that has a high share price. For instance, if a stock
Is Freetrade Safe?
Yes, you can consider Freetrade to be trustworthy. Freetrade is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK. Meanwhile, all Freetrade accounts are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), especially now they are owned by IG. I’ve been following Freetrade since its inception and test out the app every
Can you short on Freetrade?
No, you cannot short stocks on Freetrade, but you can still earn money from other people going short as the commission-free share trading platform has a share lending for its customers. Freetrade’s share lending program allows its users to lend out their eligible shares held in either a GIA, a general investment account, or SIPP,
Worst SIPP Funds Revealed By Provider Bestinvest’s Spot the Dog
Bestinvest has published its Spot the Dog report and it makes for uncomfortable reading for SIPP investors and fund managers alike. The latest Bestinvest Spot the Dog report reveals a rather worrying surge in the amount of assets “locked up” in underperforming investment funds, despite the total number of struggling funds holding steady rather than
Should family offices use prime brokers?
What is a family office? 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
Freetrade Investment ISA comes with a free share worth between £100 and £2,100
In this review, we look at Freetrade’s stocks and shares ISA offering, account options, fees and more. Whether you’re a beginner investor or an expert stock picker, our review will help you decide if Freetrade is the right investment platform for you. You may also be interested in: Shift to investing boosts XTB client numbers
How To Trade Futures in The UK
Trading In Futures At A Glance 👉 Futures are a financial contract where a commodity or financial instrument is bought or sold for a fixed price at a certain date 👉 Futures can be futures on stock indexes, commodities, precious metals and US Treasury (e.g. bonds) 👉 Futures can be traded at a futures market
Why brokers need National Insurance & Tax Identification Numbers
Trading platforms like eToro and Trading 212 need your national insurance number when you open an account to help identify you and reduce the risk of money laundering. If you’ve recently received a communication from your broker asking for your National Insurance number and still want to trade with them, best thing to do is
What different types of client need a prime broker?
There are may different types of prime broker, which all offer very specific services to very specific types of customers. Many prime brokers will develop products that suit their customer’s needs. This guide explains what different types of prime brokers do. Boutique Prime Brokers Boutique prime brokers can provide an entire operational framework and reading
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. What does a prime broker do? Prime
5 UK defence industry stocks that could be good investments
If this past couple of weeks has taught us anything it’s that when it comes to security and defence DEI and ESG has to take second place. For too many years global investors have had to contend with these well-intentioned but hopelessly naïve investment guidelines that actively encouraged cash to flow in the opposite direction
5 Essential FX Trading Strategies & Useful Indicators For Trading Ranges
Technical indicators are essential for traders to analyze market trends and price movements. This guide covers moving averages, ADX, Bollinger Bands, CCI, and RSI, explaining their roles in identifying trends, reversals, and market conditions. Moving Averages Moving averages are helpful in determining whether the market is in a strong uptrend, strong downtrend or is range
Are pub stocks a good investment?
To put it bluntly, no, pubs are not a good investment. There are a few large pub companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), each with a significant presence in the UK’s hospitality sector, and all of them have performed badly over the past five years. Investors would have also lost money in four
Three funds that could reduce risk in your ISA
With stock and bond markets showing marked volatility recently, savers might want to consider how they can diversify their investments to protect their money from potential losses. The need for such caution was highlighted last month as the launch of Chinese AI app DeepSeek led the S&P500 to plunge 1.5% in one day, as shares
Revolut reduces the cost of weekend foreign exchange fees
Revolut is changing its weekend FX fee schedule a move that’s good news for some customers, but not for others. In a move that could shake up weekend currency conversion services, leading fintech Revolut has unveiled a new fee structure, that significantly reduces FX costs for its premium customers. The changes, which take effect from
Freetrade launches Gilt investing in 9 UK Government bonds
You can now buy Gilts on Freetrade, the investing app recently acquired by established stock broker IG. The great thing about adding gilts to a portfolio is that they are much lower risk than dealing in shares, and they are income-paying bonds backed by the UK government. Freetrade also launched UK Treasury bill investing, which
How To Buy UK Gilts: Best Platforms, ETFs & Risks
Buying gilts has become more popular among investors as the economy and interest rates have seen increased volatility. In this guide, we explain how to buy Government Gilts, what they are, where to buy them and the potential risks and rewards of buying “gilt-edge” government bonds. Our picks of the best gilt investment accounts Add
6 ways to best use your ISA allowance, according to expert advice
Cash ISAs are more than just a way to keep a bit of your money. Used wisely, in certain circumstances, the annual ISA allowance can save you from tax bills running into thousands of pounds. Below, we share the top tips on how to use them most effectively from Hargreaves Lansdown head of personal finance
