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Main Articles
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
Cash and New
Some investors will be trading over a short period and be trying to avoid having to settle payment in full. To do this they extend the settlement from the default T+3 (Trade date plus three days for payment) to T+10, T+15 or even T+20......More
Where is your Gold?
Probably a question that may not have occurred to you, especially if you just have a few Krugerrands or some valuable jewelery. It may be kept safely under lock and key at home or at your bank......More
Gold - Bull or Bear?
Over the last five years gold has given sterling investors 20% + annualized returns, reaching a high of US$1217 in December. The current price has slipped a bit to US$1079. The gold bulls, including many fund managers, are tipping new highs of $1500 in 2010. What are the arguments for and against?...More
pharmaceuticals
The key to the analysis of pharmaceutical companies is understanding the pipeline of new products. Long term growth is driven by new treatments......More
UK Government index-linked gilts
Index-linked gilts account for 30% (March 2008) of all UK government debt. They were first issued in 1981. There are similar instruments in USA, Australia and Canada....More
Level 2 Explained
Level 2 is the data from the London Stock exchange which includes individual orders, trades, volumes and the current state of the 'order book'...More
Corporate Bonds
Investing for income in times of falling interest rates. This article offers an introduction to corporate bonds including examples of how to work out return....More
Gearing or Leveraging
An explanation of the different types of gearing including Investment gearing, financial gearing and operational gearing...More
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"...
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...
ETFs in depth: Barclays ishare
Although you may think that ETFs are something exotic or mysterious, they are not. So, just to get this in perspective we shall expand a bit on one particular ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), namely the Barclays iShare FTSE100.
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.
Ban on Short Selling
Explanation of the UK ban on Short Selling.