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basically i am geting 7 grand compensation, however on the paper it says "securities held: 265.504 Equity index tracker fund income units" and on the form it gives me n option like: Securities holdings (stocks/shares) A. All security holdings to be sold B. All holdings tranfsferred in to my name C. part sold and part transferred Now what i don't get is...im not good with finance or business but i have a fairly good idea of what a shares/stock is ... what would be the best option to take? and how much is "265.504"? cos i dont know where the 504 comes from (btw this is in sterling british pounds) what would the best option be to get the most money from this "share or stock"? also say if the stocks are worth for example 10 pounds per share or whatever? would that mean i get 265.504x10? thanks for any help
Posted on Mar 2, 2010 by Jack
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Hi, If I buy stocks/shares do I have to pay any Tax and how do I know? If I buy stocks in an international company do I still have to pay Tax and is it UK Tax? Also instead of using a broker would you recommend and account from say T D Waterhouse or simular. Regards
Posted on Feb 28, 2010 by Mark H
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Hi, I am again totaly new to shares and stocks but very interested having read Liquid millionaire etc. I am interested in buying some shares in Yamana Gold having just joined The Oxford Club. Please could you tell me: How can I go about buying shares from international companies like Yamana gold (Canada) Also will I have to pay any UK or international Tax at all?
Posted on Feb 26, 2010 by Mark H
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How would I know if my sharesave was still live and valid
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 by Barney
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Which brokers can I hold VOG shares within an ISA?
Posted on Feb 23, 2010 by Sly
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how do i trade shares for commonwealth bank of australia from uk
Posted on Feb 22, 2010 by jb
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It is all very baffling and confusing. I want to get started investing - how? Much written on the internet introduces the subject but does not provide a start - do I need an account? a broker? Where do I actually start? What is the minimum I can start with?
Posted on Feb 22, 2010 by Bob Mellor
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Hi there I have been investing in the stock market for a couple of years and am now looking to diversify my portfolio by adding a few penny stocks from the US and hence require access to the US OTC market. Can you please tell me if there are any broker based in the UK who offer such services? I have contacted some of the major discount brokers but unfortunately have not been successful. Thanks in advance Zeratul
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 by Zeratul
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Can I buy shares from a private limited company
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 by Nicky Giles
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I have 1200 shares in BG Group, I have read that BHP Billiton are showing more than an interest in the company , shouold I sell my shares or when should I sell them if indeed I do?
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 by Alan Houston
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I recently purchased some gold ETFs (PHAU.L). These are backed by physical gold. How does that work, exactly? Where is the gold kept?
Posted on Feb 18, 2010 by Bill
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My grandfather passed away after a long illness and my grandmother and I have found a lot of shares certificates from about 20 years ago. Are these still valid/does my Grandma now own these? How would we find out more? thanks
Posted on Feb 17, 2010 by Sarah
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What would be a reasonable minimum amount for an initial foray into buying shares? Are the 'penny' shares worth having?
Posted on Feb 13, 2010 by L Pritchard
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i am a starter in stock market how can buy shares from uk stock market
Posted on Feb 7, 2010 by tom213
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hey,im really interested in investment and share trading.but im still new and yet have no experience in share trading.Would you share with me what is the particular things i first have to learn,for example,On Balancing Volume,or what method i have to use to calculate the rising or falling of share prices.lastly,would you mind to recomen me any useful website for the beginner like me.? Thanks for willing to answer my question.
Posted on Feb 2, 2010 by carmen
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Posted on Feb 1, 2010 by hyip45
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Can you discover if Companies West Group are real or not? We have been unable to find a broker who will sell these shares- yet the price has risen steadily on Frankfurt SE, seemingly without much trade occuring. Now they are being delisted. Is this a scam/
Posted on Jan 30, 2010 by Julie
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Hi I have £10,000 to invest in shares, for the past 10 years i have always wanted to buy shares but never got around to it, i have no experience in the whole process of buying shares. Can anybody give me any tips etc, or would it be better to invest in property? Mark
Posted on Jan 27, 2010 by Mark O'Shea
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Hi, I will use an example to explain what I mean. I have 100,000 shares (at a cost of £10,000) that I sell and make a profit of £10,000 (worth £20,000 in total when I sell). And for which I have then used up my annual CGT allowance of say, £10,000. I invest that £20,000 in a house and that's that. Money gone. I also have *100,000 shares (of a different sort) at a cost of £10,000 which are currently in profit by £5,000 (£15,000 total value). Supposing I wish to then buy into a third different share. If I cash in a portion of my *remaining shares (of £15,000) to the value of £10,000 (the original value paid) is this classed as money that is invested my me initially (exempt from CGT) or is it classed as a gain on top that is then taxable as CGT? Effectively are gains over CGT from the subsequent sale of shares classed as gain first, capital invested second of the other way round? Many thanks, S. Wright Halifax.
Posted on Jan 23, 2010 by Non-ISA Shares and Capital Gains
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13.01.10 Issue of EquityThe Company announces that, following the exercise of options, it has issued 125,000 new ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at an exercise price of 42p per share. ... As I am a beginner, can you explain how 1p costs 42p. Many Thanks.
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 by Cervantes
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Do you know how I can buy shares from UK in a company listed on Australian ASX market, without being charged an arm and a leg?
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 by Ben
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Is it true to say that the annual CGT exemption of 10,100 only apply to money invested in stocks held in an ordinary stock account (non ISA)? Hence, to get max tax exemption, best is to use up my ISA allowance first, then only invest using ordinary stock account?
Posted on Jan 21, 2010 by Janny
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Hi, I would like to see how many buys and sells are made on a particular share and also for how much. I've looked on LSE but I'm pretty much guessing! Is there an easier site to give it me straight? Also when I look on LSE on the top bar that tells me the price, bid, offer etc what does "volume" mean? Thanks for your expert answers in advance!
Posted on Jan 20, 2010 by Bruno
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I would like to buy RBS shares.Can I walk into my local bank and buy them or do I need to open a share dealing account. Have looked quite a bit on the internet and it seems complicated.I have never bought shares before.
Posted on Jan 18, 2010 by Cervantes
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i have 1036 gsk shares transfered out of a share reward scheme on leaving the company at a price of £14.74. if i sell today at £12.50 will this be classed as a loss for capital gains tax purposes
Posted on Jan 18, 2010 by Terry
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