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If you're new to investing, you’ll want to choose an investment platform that’s right for you — ideally one that is low-cost, simple to use and with good educational material. Before going any further, it's worth mentioning that the vast majority of retail investors who attempt to become day traders lose a substantial amount of […]
Like all kinds of trading, you'll need a reliable and efficient platform to set yourself up for the best chances of success — especially in a fast-moving market like CFD trading (CFD stands for Contracts for Difference). In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the key features of some major CFD […]
Right now, it looks like the UK may face a recession, albeit a mild one, in 2025, despite earlier forecasts. But no one knows what's ahead. As an investor, diversification may be a priority to reduce your risk of losing money and to enhance your long-term financial prospects. You may be interested in selecting individual […]
Trading may conjure up images of traders hunched over their computers, or flashing green screens as they buy and sell stocks. But that’s not how most people trade today. In this article I'll give you an overview of some of the best platforms available in the UK. If you want to trade UK stocks and […]

Index funds are a type of mutual fund that aim to track the performance of a market index such as the UK’s FTSE 100 or the S&P 500 in the US. The goal of an index fund is to replicate the investment returns of its chosen index. These types of funds are passively managed, meaning […]
The world markets are in flux. Interest rates are at new highs while geopolitical tension is impacting global confidence. The strength of the global economy still looks uncertain coming into 2025. Global economic growth has stagnated and still remains below the pre-pandemic annual average of 3.2%. Without a doubt, many opportunities are hidden during this […]
Spread betting is where you speculate on the moves of stocks, currencies, indices or other financial instruments. You bet on whether you expect the price to move up or down, and your profit or loss is determined by the accuracy of your prediction. Any profit is free of capital gains tax. But like contracts for […]