06Jan
The history of spread betting
Did you know people have been betting on stocks for over a century? Here’s our quick guide to the... read more
10Dec
UK election: what could it mean for the markets?
According to polls, Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has a comfortable lead going into this week’s general election. It’s worth... read more
07Nov
How do IPOs work? The basics
This has been a big year for companies going public. But what is an IPO, and what should investors... read more
17Oct
Safe havens: four assets that can reduce risk
There is no such thing as certainty in trading. However, there are some assets investors typically move to... read more
04Oct
Why have a trade war? Eight examples from history
Britain is redefining its relationship with the European Union while President Trump’s trade dispute with China escalates. Here we... read more
26Sep
Eight traits of a professional trader
Traders come from a variety of backgrounds, but typically share a core set of characteristics that enable them... read more
19Sep
Seven ingenious shorts
Some trades become the stuff of legend. Here are seven of the most audacious trades ever. 1. The Great... read more
03Sep
Did inflation collapse the Roman Empire?
Ask most people what caused the fall of Rome, and they’ll probably think of barbarians marching along the Appian... read more
12Mar
Managing your account currency: spread betting and CFDs
Although spread betting and CFDs have much in common, one important difference is currency. When you are spread betting with... read more
12Mar
How do we calculate interest on your trading positions?
Overnight financing (also called a swap rate for forex positions) is a small fee we charge on trading positions... read more
