Anytime that you make a trade in the market, you need to know what you’re up against. Knowing...
Author - Andy Richardson
Dealing Service, Discretionary Service, and Portfolio Advisory...
Before you can take any active part in the stock market you will need the services of a stockbroker...
Choosing and Using a Stockbroker
Stockbrokers used to be intimidating people in pinstripe suits. But that has all changed:...
Tips for Selecting an Online Broker
There’s more to evaluate than who’s offering the lowest commission for online stock...
Initial and Variation Margins
Q. What is Margin? A: Spread bets are geared products that magnify the returns on share price...
What is a Point, Pip, or Tick? Spread Betting Terms Explained!
Q. What is a Point/Pip/Tick? A: In spread betting you trade an amount ‘per point’...
Spread Betting Basics: Going Long, Going Short
Q. What do the terms ‘Short Position’ and ‘Long Position’ mean? A:...
Leverage and Gearing – the Double-Edged Sword
Q: What is Leverage? Leverage is naturally all about risk and on markets like foreign exchange and...
Spread Betting versus Share Dealing
Q: What is the difference between normal trading and spread betting? A: There are several...
Why do Spread Bets have an Expiry Date?
Q: How long does your bet last? A: It’s one thing deciding whether a price will go up or...