Articles on Stocks and Shares
Below are some in-depth articles relating to questions in the FAQ section and also a new feature on corporate activity that we believe will be very useful, especially as it grows. Again, this section relies on your input and feedback.
Main Articles
Should I invest in property or the stock market?
Looking at the residential property market, in particular the UK, it has proved a remarkable investment from Post war to current day, inspite of the occasional ups and downs and crashes. Read on...
Free Share Valuation Service
They may or may not have any value, but how do you know? There may also be back dividends waiting to be collected!
Buying Gold
There is a lot of interest these days in buying into the rising price of gold, or as we say "gaining exposure"...
UK Government Pre Budget Speech
The main items in the Chancellor's speech that effects the ownership of stocks and shares is the change in Capital Gains Tax (CH+GT)...
Something even safer than houses?
As the well-known saw has it - "Property goes up for ever doesn't it ?" After all, even if the buildings fall to pieces, they're not making the land they stand on any more... Read on...
LITHIUM - Jumping on the (hybrid) bandwagon
Lithium, the lightest metal, is a natural resource, the majority of the world's supply being found in Chile...
Diary of a CFD trader
Having read Shareworlds short article on contracts for difference (CFDs) I decided to open an account with City Index, one of the many CFD providers and have started a diary where I can share my trading experiences and hopefully impart some hints and tips along the way.
ISAs HIT by IHT?
We would like to mention that older investors who have savings in Personal Equity Plans (PEPs) and Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) could lose 40% of their savings through Inheritance Tax (IHT)...
Stamp Duty
When we say stamp duty we are probably referring to Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT)...
Covered warrants
A covered warrant is similar to an option except they cover more financial instruments...
ETFs
ETFs, or Exchange-Traded Funds are traded in Europe and the US. There is an estimated $18bn currently invested and in the US $238bn...
Restricted stock (US)
Restricted shares should be stamped clearly showing that they are restricted, this is known as the stock legend...
Share scams
You might find this story interesting; it may even save you money...
CFDs (Contract for Difference)
A CFD or Contract for Difference is a product traded on margin, allowing a client to trade long or short of stock and to track the performance of the underlying share...
REITs or Real Estate Investment Trusts
Draft legislation has just been published by the UK government outlining the formation of these vehicles...
Indexation allowance
Indexation was introduced to ensure that gains caused only by inflation were not taxed...
Dividend Timetable
The interim dividend is declared at the time of the interim (half year) figures together with a recommendation of the final dividend...
Buying AIM shares for IHT relief
If you have been advised by your broker to invest in shares quoted on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for the purpose of obtaining relief...
Trading in Options (For beginners)
Traded options simplified.
How to make money in a Bear Market
Strategies for shorting stock.
Your Local Stockbroker
The advantages of having a local stockbroker.
Company Information
Corus Group
Corus is an international company, providing steel and aluminium products and services to customers worldwide....
Myhome International
A UK-based multi-branded franchise operator quoted on the AIM market....
pipex communications plc
The Pipex company was established in 1991, originating from Unipalm...
Informa plc
Provision of specialist information to the academic, professional and business communities...
Ellis Stockbrokers Ltd
A private client agency stockbroker that also specialises in the provision of corporate broking services to AIM and PLUS traded companies.
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