What Time Does The UK Stock Market Open?
Discover the opening time of the UK stock market and gain insights into the best times to trade.
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What Are Market Makers?
Learn about the role of market makers in the financial world and how they impact trading.
What are Indices in Trading? And How to Trade Them
Indices are a measurement of the price performance of a basket of shares from a specific exchange. For example, the FTSE 100 presents a weighted average of the 100 most valuable companies on the London
Bid-Ask Spread: Everything Traders Need to Know
The bid-ask spread, also known as the bid-offer spread, is an often-overlooked cost of intraday trading (day trading). This article will help you get to grips with exactly what the bid-ask spread is and does.
What is a Share Warrant & How do They Work in the UK?
A share warrant essentially offers UK investors a risky but potentially very lucrative investment opportunity if the underlying stock rises in value. It goes without saying that before investing in share warrants, investors should take
What is Copy Trading and How Does it Work?
Copy trading allows traders in financial markets to automatically copy positions opened and managed by other traders. Copy trading means traders can copy specific strategies and ties a portion of the copying trader’s funds to
What is a Share Buyback and Why Do Companies Do it?
In this article, we’re going to look at what a share buyback is, how they work, why companies do them, and whether investors benefit. When companies have built up surplus cash, they have three options.
Warrants vs Options: What’s the Difference?
Warrants and options can be confusing to investors. This means they miss out on potentially lucrative opportunities. Warrants and options which are often referred to as ‘stock warrants’ and ‘stock options’ are two terms you
Best Spread Betting Brokers (2024 Update)
One of the major decisions all spread bettors are faced with is which spread betting broker we decide to use for our spread bets. The problem is that there are many spread betting brokers –
Best Trading Software & Tools (2024 Update)
All traders want the best trading software and tools for the job. The problem is there are many tools and software products, all making bold claims and promises. Unfortunately, many of these claims fall short
Best Level 2 Trading Platform in the UK (2024 Update)
Level 2 provides you with full viewing of the order book in real-time on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and provides insights in how you can get better pricing using direct market access (DMA). Level 2 also shows us the market depth and the liquidity available for the security.
Best Online Stock Broker UK (2024 Update)
Choosing your stock broker in the UK can be a daunting task. There are many stock brokers to choose from and a lot of information out there. This is further compounded by confusing jargon and
What is Shorting a Stock: Short Selling Explained
Many traders don’t understand the risks of short selling. This can cause them to lose their capital quickly, and this is further compounded by the fact that information can be conflicting. This article will walk you
The Market Cycle: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the market cycle isn’t easy, even for experienced stock buyers and traders who work in the market every day. Cycles vary in length depending on your goals with each phase presenting a unique challenge
When to Sell Stocks and Shares
Selling stocks and shares in an investment portfolio is an age-old problem for everyone who deals in financial markets. Fear and uncertainty constantly play with emotions, forcing us to ask ourselves if we should sell
