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
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
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
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
26Feb
Why choose spread betting over traditional stock trading?
In the world of financial securities, traders have a wide choice of investment opportunities. Whether you prefer to invest... 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
02Oct
Is trading on margin a risky investment?
All forms of investment carry risk, but trading on margin is a concept that many people believe leaves you... read more
