FTSE Stock Market Indices: FTSE 100, 250, 350 & Small Cap
The FTSE 100, FTSE 250, FTSE 350 and FTSE Small Cap stock market indices are wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange (‘LSE’). The acronym …
How to invest in fractional shares (for UK investors)
Fractional share investment is simply where you acquire a fraction of a security (e.g. a share, or index tracker fund). Whilst fractional share ownership is …
Stock Exchange Trading Hours
The opening and closing times for the worlds stock exchanges vary, though they generally close in the evening (in local time). Stock exchanges are simply …
What is CFD trading?
A CFD is a ‘contract for difference’. It is a leveraged derivative product which allows you to speculate on the price movements of securities (e.g. …
What are Bull and Bear Markets?
People refer to the stock market as a ‘bull market’ where share prices have been rising consistently over a period of time. Conversely, a bear …
Compound Interest Calculator
Calculate the impact of compound interest on your investment Currency £ $ € Initial lump sum Annual additions* Number of years Interest rate (%) Compound …
Compound Interest Explained
What is compound interest? How is compound interest calculated? Compound interest formula Calculating compound interest in Excel The Rule of 72 Why is compound interest …
Types of Orders when Trading Shares & Derivative Products
When acquiring shares or trading in derivative contracts through execution only share trading platforms, there are a number of different types of share trade order …
Capital Gains Tax 30 Day Rule / Bed and Breakfast
Every year, UK- based investors benefit from a capital gains tax (‘CGT’) allowance. This allowance means that up to a certain value (£12,300 in the …