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IG makes FTSE 100 share trading cheaper by removing mark-up
IG, one of the UK’s largest CFD trading platforms, has announced it is scrapping its own spread markup on FTSE 100 trading, in a move designed to make it the most cost-effective provider in the market for index constituents. Until now, financial spread betting clients trading FTSE 100 shares via spread betting or CFDs faced
Hargreaves Lansdown launches first LTAFs in a SIPP with Schroders Capital
Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has become the first UK investment platform to allow retail investors to access Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAFs) through a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), following a new partnership with Schroders Capital. From the week commencing 15 September, two Schroders Capital managed private markets funds will be added to the platform, giving eligible investors
How To Buy UK Gilts & Government Bonds: Best Platforms, ETFs & Risks
❓Methodology: Our experts chose what we think are the best investment accounts for buying gilts based on: Over 30,000 votes and reviews in the coveted Good Money Guide annual awards Our own experiences testing the gilt investment accounts with real money An in-depth comparison of the features that make them stand out compared to alternative
Is now a good time to buy gilts as an investment?
UK 10-Year gilt yield towers over other major economies Bond vigilantes are back. Not in Trump’s America (yet), but here in London. They are lurking in the shadows of the gilt market. Over the past few quarters, the 10-year gilt yield (interest rates on UK government bonds) had traded firmly above 4 percent. The series
Obsero AI Search Intelligence platform launched by Andy Francos and Mike Logue
Obsero has launched in London to help brands win visibility in AI-powered search as clicks from traditional search are declining and AI chatbots are reshaping discovery. Many brands lack visibility into how they appear across tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews. Obsero claims to change that by revealing how brands and competitors surface
Are We Approaching “Peak AI’?
AI Boom Under Increasing Scrutiny In recent days, chatter are swirling on the topic of ‘Peak AI’. “Tech stocks,” wrote one FT columnist last week (£) after tech shares weakened “are sending a warning.” Another FT article joined the debate (£): “Is it time to sell your AI stocks?” Even the Wall Street Journal inserted
CFD Broker Client Trading Loss Risk Warning Statistics
Which trading platforms and brokers have the most profitable customers? All brokers regulated by the FCA that offer derivatives products like CFD trading and financial spread betting must now show what percentage of their clients lose money. In this guide, we compare which trading platforms have the most and least successful clients. In our latest
eToro Alternatives
Unfortunately, there’s no FCA-regulated eToro alternative that offers copy trading. But if you want someone else to manage your money, you can use a robo advisor or wealth manager. Who are eToro’s Biggest Competitors? eToro is on its way to being one of the biggest brokers in the world. It has amassed an almost cult
Italy’s Credit and Equity Assets Outperform France’s
Once in a while, it pays to analyse government bond yields. These are prices of credit, of sovereign borrowers. Throughout history many sovereign entities (especially those managed by profligate Kings and Queens) had spent vast sums beyond the limit of taxation. Naturally, history is littered with sovereign defaults. Surely this sort of thing wouldn’t happen
BoE Confusion, Wall Street Clarity & Where the Smart Money’s Going Now
Bank of England in Two Minds about Interest Rates The Bank of England MPC is utterly perplexed by the British economy. The August 7 monetary meeting was an extraordinary one. The nine-member MPC held two votings to decide whether the policy rate should be lowered. Four, plus one, voted ‘yes’ to a rate cut; the
Are mining stocks still a good investment after tariff updates?
US Copper Prices Plunged on Tariffs Announcement Has the famed “Dr Copper” lost its predictive power on the global economy? Over the past few trading sessions, copper prices plunged as the Trump administration scaled back levy on the much-used industrial metal. The commodity metal dived by more than a fifth, and closed at its lowest
Is eToro trading platform good for advanced traders?
Compare eToro to other trading platforms You may also be interested in: Can you short stocks on eToro (and how do you do it)? Best Forex Pairs to Trade How much leverage does FOREX.com offer?
WTF Are Bitcoin Treasury Reserve Model Strategies?!
A Quick Guide to the Bitcoin Treasury Model Echoing the bullishness in stock markets, the crypto industry is expanding like never before under President Trump. Here are some recent exciting developments: US Congress passed the Genius Act (short for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, see summary here) in July to regulate
Can Rolling Trade Deals Underpin Stock Market Rallies?
The US administration is busily striking trade deals with key commercial partners. First, US-Japan signed a new trade deal with Japan on July 23. The new baseline tariff rate is 15 percent, just five points higher previous baseline rate. To acquire this favourable import duty, Japan promised to invest more than $550 billion in key
Will Lloyds Shares Reach £1 in 2025?
Lloyds (LLOY:LON) shares are in a very strong uptrend at present. This year, they have surged from 55p to 79p – a gain of 44%. Could Lloyds’ share price hit £1 in the near future? Let’s take a look at the set-up for the FTSE 100 bank stock. Why Lloyds shares are rising in 2025
What will Lloyds share price be in 5 years?
Lloyds (LLOY:LON) shares have been a great investment over the last five years. Believe it or not, they’re up about 200% over this timeframe – a return of around 25% per year. What about the next five years though? Can the share price keep rising or are we likely to see returns moderate? Timing is
ETFs vs Index Funds: Which is better for investors?
Passive investing through ETFs and Index funds has soared in popularity, and with good reason. It offers a low-cost, hands-off way to track markets. But when choosing between ETFs and index funds, it’s important to understand the key differences. “There’s been a huge shift towards passive investing in recent years,” says Danielle Farley, passive investment
Lightyear Hits $1 Billion in Customer Assets And Secures $23 Million For Expansion
UK investment app Lightyear has reached a major milestone, announcing it now manages over $1 billion in customer assets, just three years after launching. The announcement comes alongside the company’s $23 million Series B funding round, led by NordicNinja and supported by Lightspeed, Metaplanet, and notable tech angels including Markus Villig (Bolt) and Lars Trunin
