Importance of director deals

Employees trading stock in their employer can be a powerful share price catalyst.

‘There are many reasons insiders sell, but only one reason they buy.’...

Thu, 30/07/2015 - 14:10


ISA explained

If you’re thinking about investing your hard-earned cash an ISA could be a good place to start.
An ISA, or individual savings account, is essentially...

Mon, 27/07/2015 - 13:14


What a US rate rise could mean for markets

According to Benjamin Franklin “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” but it is another American who currently dominates markets’ attentions, at least when...

Wed, 22/07/2015 - 13:35


What we can all learn from China’s stock market slide

You may well be aware of the extraordinary movement seen over the past month – indeed the past year - in the Chinese equity market....

Wed, 22/07/2015 - 13:30


Trex - B share schemes

New tax rules could strike death knell for B share schemes

At face value owning shares in a company should be fairly straightforward. An investors buys stock at the prevailing market value, handing them rights to...

Tue, 14/07/2015 - 11:37


ETFs

Exchange traded products – the most popular choices

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are moving into the mainstream. According to the latest data from specialist consultant ETFGI, assets in the wider exchange-traded products (ETPs) space...

Tue, 14/07/2015 - 10:44


How the Greek crisis could affect portfolios

While the result of the Greek referendum (5 July) looks dramatic, particularly given the huge margin of victory recorded by those who campaigned against acceptance...

Fri, 10/07/2015 - 12:12


What the Summer Budget means for your savings and investments

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s Summer Budget is a boon for political commentators, economists and historians alike, as all will have plenty...

Thu, 09/07/2015 - 17:05


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