Investing and trading both involve putting money into financial markets, but they are not the same thing. The main differences come down to time, objectives and how decisions are made. An investor may buy shares and hold them for ten years. A trader could buy and sell the same [...]
Warren Buffett has spent decades warning investors about the dangers of speculation, emotional decision making, and overpaying for assets. What makes his current stance especially interesting is not just what he is saying, but what he is doing. Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on an enormous cash pile approaching [...]
IG updated two of its UK investment offers. From today, a new transfer incentive replaces the existing transfer offer. It also has a welcome bonus running until the end of 2026 for new clients. Full details of both are here. Free Share Bundle (Welcome Offer) For clients who are new [...]
Enjoy some of the best forex memes and all the best with trading! The dream? Put them together... a hot girl and a chart full of green candles Seems like every man and his dog is offering free forex signals Washed my hair with [...]
Most people think the worst outcome in trading is losing the money they put in. But what if your losses go further and you end up owing your broker money? It may sound unlikely, but under the wrong conditions it can happen. This article explains how traders can fall [...]
Most people hear the phrase funds recovery company only after they have already lost money to a scam broker or a fraudulent online platform. At that point, they are stressed, desperate and searching for anyone who claims they can help. The problem is that this desperation is exactly what [...]
The United Kingdom is home to some of the largest and most influential tech companies in Europe. While it may not match the scale of the U.S. market, the UK has built a strong, diverse technology sector spanning enterprise software, fintech, chip design, cyber-security, and IT infrastructure. These companies [...]
When learning the ropes as a total beginner, it’s worth absorbing as much information as you can before risking your capital. Whether you’re trading forex or crypto or anything else, the risks inherent in financial markets are substantial - even to the point where experienced traders can find themselves [...]
If you’ve been around the world of trading and financial markets for any length of time, you’ll likely have come across StockTwits. A social media site aimed exclusively at the financial community, it brings together investors, traders, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders for discussions on markets, stocks and wider financial [...]
Financial markets move quickly. Sometimes, these movements can be unexpected, and when you’re exposed to a position, you can quickly find yourself on the receiving end of some pretty heavy losses. The same applies on the upside of course, and traders can find themselves profiting wildly from highly volatile [...]