What Is a Bear Market? An Overview of the Economy’s Downward Cycle
A bear market is a term that is often thrown around in financial circles, but what exactly does it mean? In simple terms, a bear market refers to a period of time when the stock
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What is a Basis Point? An Explanation of the Financial Term
In the world of finance, there are many terms that can be confusing to those who are not well-versed in the industry. One such term is “basis point.” If you’ve ever come across this term
Best UK Stocks to Buy Right Now (April 2024 Update)
Many investors want to know the best stocks to buy right now in the UK. However, many lose money because they don’t know what to look for when investing on the London Stock Exchange. This
What is Level 2 Trading? The Ultimate Guide
Level 2 trading data is often assumed to be a crystal ball by retail investors. Sadly, this is not the truth. Moreover, Level 2 is often heavily misunderstood which means traders are acting on wrong
Placing Shares: Understanding What They Are & How They Work
Last month, I was involved in a private share placement for a stock I’m holding. It allowed me to get cheaper shares than the market price. Share placings are a great addition to a trader’s
The Best 8 Stock Screener in 2024
Stock screeners are a useful weapon in the trader and investor’s arsenal. Top stock screeners allow users to filter and scan for the best trades and investments according to specific criteria. Not using a stock
What is an Open Offer: Everything You Need to Know (With Examples)
What is an open offer An open offer is when a company gives shareholders an offer to purchase additional shares (or other securities) at a discount. The number of shares they can purchase is always
Cash Flow Analysis: Mastering How to Read a Cash Flow Statement
Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is reality. Understanding how cash moves through the business tells the truth and allows you to spot frauds who use several tricks mentioned in this guide.
What is AIM Rule 26 & How Should You Use It?
AIM Rule 26 mandates public websites for AIM-listed firms. This rule ensures businesses share info on location, operations, AIM securities count, and major stockholders. Non-compliance can lead to penalties. Nominated advisors must promptly report AIM
Spread Betting vs CFD: Understanding the Key Differences
The difference between spread betting and CFD trading can be confusing. And it’s further exacerbated by CFD and spread betting brokers using complicated jargon. This article will explain the difference between spread betting and CFD
What is RNS? Understanding the Regulatory News Service (Explained)
The Regulatory News Service (RNS) is the official news provider as designated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The RNS feed is one of the most important tools for both traders and investors. However, this
Trade Management Strategies & Techniques: Mastering Effective Trade Execution.
Many traders open their trades then do nothing until they are closed. This can be not only detrimental to P&L but it can mean that your trading capital is not being worked as hard as
Trading Plan Template & Examples: Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Solid Trading Plan
Trading plans are an important part of any trader’s toolkit. The problem is, most traders don’t actively lay out a plan before they begin trading. The result? They lose money and wonder why. Furthermore, many
What is a Price Monitoring Extension?
A price monitoring extension is activated when there is a movement in price that is a pre-determined percentage (set by a security’s Millennium Exchange sector) above or below the most recent automated trade. It is
Best Trading Books of all time: My Top 10 Picks for 2024
According to Amazon, there are over 30,000 books on trading when you search for “stock trading books” on their website. However, many of these books are an expensive business card for the author and little more
