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
17Oct
Jason Sen: day trading workshop in Manchester, 16 November
Join Jason Sen on Saturday 16 November in Manchester for his technical analysis and day trading workshop. By following... 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
12Mar
Managing your account currency: the difference between 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
07Mar
The benefits of using a profit target
A profit target can help you stick to your financial goals whatever they are. Whether you’re dealing in stocks,... read more
27Feb
Equity trading costs: how we calculate our spreads on shares
The spread (or bid-ask spread) is the difference between an instrument’s buy and sell prices. It is effectively what... read more
27Feb
How do dividends impact my trading positions?
Dividends – or payments given by companies to shareholders to reward them for the risk of holding their shares... read more
