Shareworld - Stock Market Investment FAQ

I already have 5000 shares in X company. I buy 1000 shares in same company today. If I sell 1000 shares tomorrow, which shares have I sold?
Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by Annie
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I am a US citizen, living in the US. How do I invest in a UK company listed on the FTSE?
Posted on Jan 10, 2012 by Dave Wickware
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Evening, I'm new to share purchasing, but have an interest in the while process. What I was wondering is, is there an equation or otherwise that helps to determine the gain on investment ?? (Easy numbers example): £50 of shares purchased at 20p Shares rocket and at the point you decide to sell are at 500p Again...simple numbers and I suppose unrealistic gain potential but, how do you work out the gain ?? Thankyou for answering what is probably a very simple question, I appreciate it
Posted on Jan 1, 2012 by Chris
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i have a £1000 to invest in shares and im looking at paying maybe £100 a month into this as well for a long term profit.iv been advised by a friend to use hargreaves and lansdown but im unsure if u get charged a percentage everytime u buy shares.iv read on this forum about hbos.
Posted on Dec 27, 2011 by forest0300
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I bought shares in Dragon Oil 16 years ago, the current share price is 454.50, is that 454 pounds or pence ??
Posted on Dec 20, 2011 by Anonymous
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I am not american, and had never bought shares, how can I still buy shares from a foreign company? Thanks in advance.
Posted on Dec 17, 2011 by Carlos I. Romero
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I have 27 National grid shares, type 11 17/43, how much are they worth
Posted on Dec 15, 2011 by Anonymous
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what are different types of investment shares? Especially interested in shares that will yield an annual return.
Posted on Dec 14, 2011 by Anonymous
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I have 5358 shares in Leeds Sporting PLC. Could you please tell me if these are worth anything. Purchased 23rd December 1999 Hopefully yours A N Treen
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 by A N Treen
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How can I buy some jollibee stock? I am in Philippines. thanks, C.hubs
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 by c.hubs
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how can i find out when companies pay dividends and when to buy to qualify for the dividends
Posted on Dec 4, 2011 by Anonymous
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If you purchase 5p ordinary share for less than 5p - and that company announces they are in talks with a purchaser who is attributing little to the shares - can they offer less than the 5p? or is the 5p the absolute minimum they could give you?
Posted on Nov 11, 2011 by Anonymous
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hi what is a bitcoin, how is it traded and how can i make money from it
Posted on Nov 8, 2011 by Anonymous
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intraday technical analysis how its done
Posted on Nov 7, 2011 by sree kumar
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profit margin for geotechnical holdings
Posted on Nov 2, 2011 by Anonymous
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Why is it that the required rate of return (yield) of an asset is inversely related to its price? Why is it that the more expensive the asset, the investor will receive less yield? Shouldn't be it the other way round? In that since you paid so much for the asset, you should receive all the more receive more yield? Along the same lines, I also do not understand why is it that if you require/expect a high return on cash flow, you're willing to pay less PV (present value).
Posted on Oct 28, 2011 by snitched
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