06Dec
Is Santa coming to town for UK investors this December?
The much acclaimed ‘Santa Rally’ – a term used for the traditional seasonal increase in stock market values in the... read more
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
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
21Dec
Is there a Christmas rally?
Any experienced trader or investor will be aware of the phenomenon known as the ‘holiday effect’ when the days... read more
09Oct
How holidays impact the financial markets
The stock markets, as year-round institutions, experience seasonal changes throughout the calendar year. Experienced investors might play to the seasonality... read more
03Nov
What are the top six signs that a stock market crash is coming?
There is increasing concern among investors and analysts that the incredible bull run enjoyed by Wall Street may soon... read more
