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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
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